The Challenge: Finding Focus in a Busy World
For many in our community, the library is the essential third space—a place for learning, connecting, and working. But as work and education shift increasingly toward digital platforms, a new challenge has emerged: finding a truly quiet, private space for critical tasks like virtual meetings, confidential phone calls, or focused professional work.
Whether you’re a student preparing for a major exam, a job seeker interviewing remotely, or someone needing a discrete place for a telehealth appointment, the open environment of the library sometimes falls short when privacy and soundproofing are non-negotiable.
Our Proposed Solution: The TalkBox Booth
To address this growing need, the library is exploring the addition of a TalkBox Booth—a modern, soundproof privacy pod designed specifically for public spaces.
These booths offer a comfortable, contained environment where users can:
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Take confidential phone calls or join critical video conferences without worrying about background noise or disturbing others.
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Conduct remote job interviews or attend counseling/telehealth sessions privately.
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Engage in deep, focused study without the distractions common in open reading areas.
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Provide a comfortable, private lactation space for parents.
Your Voice Shapes Our Investment
Adding a resource like the TalkBox Booth is a significant decision and investment for the library. We need to hear directly from you—patrons and community members—to ensure this resource meets a genuine need.
We need your input on:
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How frequently you would use a private, soundproof space.
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The specific activities you would use it for (interviews, studying, calls).
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How important this investment is compared to other library needs.
Take the Survey Now!
Please take a few minutes to complete our short community needs survey. Your answers, combined with your demographic information, will help us determine the best way to allocate resources and make the library more functional for everyone.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/4z6kDmQR9ouSTpyU8
