Adam Amato Emerald
John Erickson, a field tech from Tech Logic, works out bugs in the new Tech Logic
book sorting machine in the new Downtown Eugene Public Library.
Library
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G.Z. “Charlie” Brown, professor and
director of the ESBL.
Library patrons are finding that
bookshelves near windows are posi
tioned to maximize the light in each
aisle, which also saves energy. On
cloudy days, the library’s electric
lights adjust automatically.
These improvements came
from ESBL research and recom
mendations.
Of all the additions to the new li
brary, including art, self-serve
checkout stands, heated floors,
and more books, staff and space,
the most expensive one won’t even
be seen by the public.
The new fully-automated book
return system is the first of its kind
in Oregon, and it cost the library
$2 million, Library Director Con
nie Bennett said.
Previously, librarians checked the
books in by hand. Now, three con
veyor belts take books from return
slots, reactivate their sensors, meas
ure their size and determine their
spine direction in order to place the
book on the right reshelving cart.
Eugene Public
Library hours
Monday and Tuesday
10 a.m p.m.
Wednesday through Saturday
10a.m.-6 p,m.
Sunday 1 p.m.-S p.m.
SOURCE: Eugene Public Library
“It’s very special,” Nishimura
said. “It will reduce stress demands
on staff and save on staff time.”
One drawback to the new library,
at least for drivers, is a lack of free
parking. Sixty-four metered parking
spaces are located below the library,
and there are several hundred me
tered spaces and paid garages within
three blocks.
“People expect to find paid park
ing downtown,” Nishimura said.
Library officials suggest taking a
bus — Lane Transit District’s down
town station is located right across
the street. There are also more than
100 covered bike-parking spaces
around the library.
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