StarFleet Academy Library

[Solomon Flax]

Hello Prospective Architects and Builders,

I have noticed that many of the designs featured in the Galaxy Sandbox omit any mention of the Academy Library. Admittedly this may be because the labels and annotations are not comprehensive, but I suspect that in some cases it is out of ignorance of the Library's existence. Although I have tried to promote the profile of our library its previous size and location was quite an obstacle to its growth. Let me encourage the future builders of Galaxy to remember it and make it more accessible.

A number of members (including Library staff) have mentioned to me how difficult it was to locate our previous library, after all it was tucked into the corner. I would like to see the Library have a more prominent location, after all, new members and visitors need first to find information about us before they can make an educated decision to join our ranks.

A separate library building, or a ground floor location in an Academy building would serve that aim perfectly.

Kind regards,

Sol.

[Andromeda Quonset]

One thing not obvious without really close examination of my design, is that the central building, for the ground floor, is essentially 4 sections. I speak much in my notecard about the front 2 sections being suggested as a DO/Security Post, and the other as a place for personnel to process cadets and have items for visitors. The other 2 sections do appear to be a part of the main structure, but one could be for a library, the other for a museum, in some combination. Another thought for the library is to locate it on the floor a few levels up that has the over-hang. This overhang is intended as an outdoor walkway, and might provied a nice atmosphere for library use. Or museum use. Another thought might be to locate the museum on the rim directly below the auditorium (auditorium on the top floor). Additionally, expansion could be made into the greenbelt area with suitable buildings.

[dirjha]

I suggested 6 levels in my space station, with 3-4 of them for various offices and Divisions to use, which would include the Library. Each Deck is actually quite large and offices can be sized as needed.

I do want to eliminate the bloat space of the old HQ, but also not cramp anyone either. Perhaps if you were on the same level as the Personnel Office and main Transporter Deck. Could probably include the auditorium on the same level and one or two more small offices.