Site Selection Policy

When selecting a site for a new or expanded library, the King County Library System takes into account three fundamental factors:

• KCLS recognizes that as a regional service provider, the location of KCLS libraries must provide for optimal service to the most number of residents within the entire System service area. This takes precedence over political boundaries or undeveloped neighborhoods.

• The Board of Trustees is committed to providing an equitable level of service throughout the entire District.

• The placement of a library in a manner that maximizes its use will be more valuable over the long term than the original investment made in land or building. Typically, the original cost of a new building is exceeded in just three years by its cumulative operating costs.

SCREENING PROCESS
The following screening process is a prioritized hierarchy of specific factors that should be weighed to determine “the best” or “most suitable” site for a library. The three tiers of screening criteria form a naturally weighted system that can guide the selection of a librarysite.

View the Site Selection Screening Process Criteria

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