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Carving out new service areas within existing space can offer a cost-effective solution for budget-conscious libraries. This new hands-on workbook in the proven PLA Results Series guides library directors, staff, and boards through the process to prioritize new services that need space and identify an appropriate location. Supplemented with workforms and toolkits plus examples ranging from small to large public libraries, the process in equally valuable for school, special, and academic libraries who are faced with similar space repurposing challenges. The Public Library Association's mission is to enhance the development and effectiveness of public library staff and public library services. Over the past seven years, PLA has supported a family of publications. ALA Editions' "For Results" Services, designed for library managers, staff, and boards to manage their libraries more effectively.