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School Library Facilities Plan. Lisa Upper. Design Overview. Design Elementary school library (within a K-12 private school) Built in 2007 Primarily designed by a rchitect facilities director prior librarian Original plan allowed for 4,000 sq. ft. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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School Library Facilities PlanLisa Upper
Design OverviewDesign• Elementary school library (within a K-12 private school)• Built in 2007• Primarily designed by
– architect– facilities director– prior librarian
• Original plan allowed for 4,000 sq. ft.• Projected building cost $200 / sq. ft. for a total of
$800,000• After cutting the budget, plan allowed for 2,100 sq.
ft. (5,000 sq. ft. recommended – Morris, 2010)• Actual building cost $125 / sq. ft. for a total of
$262,500• Final dedicated student space total: 1,185 sq. ft.
Location within the School• Near office
Location within the School• Near instructional
classrooms
Location within the School
• Near teacher workroom
Location within the School
• Near restrooms
Location within the School
• Near outside entrance
Location within the School
• Near computer lab
Location within the School
• Near to noise-producing room, but well-insulated
Location within the School
Informed by North Carolina IMPACT p. 62
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Elements exist separately
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Elements exist separately Elements are there
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Elements exist separately Elements are thereNear noise-generating areas
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Elements exist separately Elements are thereNear noise-generating areas
Excellent noise dampening
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Elements exist separately Elements are thereNear noise-generating areas
Excellent noise dampening
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Elements exist separately Elements are thereNear noise-generating areas
Excellent noise dampening
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Story area free from distraction
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Elements exist separately Elements are thereNear noise-generating areas
Excellent noise dampening
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Story area free from distraction
Limited line of sight within room
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Elements exist separately Elements are thereNear noise-generating areas
Excellent noise dampening
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Story area free from distraction
Limited line of sight within room
Visibility within school
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Elements exist separately Elements are thereNear noise-generating areas
Excellent noise dampening
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Story area free from distraction
Limited line of sight within room
Visibility within school
840 sq. ft. less than the 30 sq. ft. per student required for 15% of the school population IMPACT p. 83
Design CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Former librarian lacked experience and degree
Experienced architect and facilities director
Limited program vision Designed for existing program
Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Form has some ability to change with function
Elements exist separately Elements are thereNear noise-generating areas
Excellent noise dampening
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Story area free from distraction
Limited line of sight within room
Visibility within school
840 sq. ft. less than the 30 sq. ft. per student required for 15% of the school population IMPACT p. 83
Natural light and lighting zones
Facility Areas for Major Functions• Support areas• Large group instruction• Reference• Story sharing• Independent work area• Small group activity • Informal reading• Multimedia production• Periodical storage• Administration and planning• Circulation
– Accessible to all patrons
• Automated catalog• Professional area• Parent resource area• Workroom• Display and exhibit• Secure equipment area• Computer lab / tech areas
inside or near– Wireless access– Adequate workstations
• AASL, 2009, p. 34
Functional Regions OverviewUse of Space Approx. Square
Footage
Functional Regions OverviewUse of Space• Collection
Approx. Square Footage• 420 sq. ft.
Functional Regions OverviewUse of Space• Collection• Circulation
Approx. Square Footage• 420 sq. ft. • 130 sq. ft.
Functional Regions OverviewUse of Space• Collection• Circulation• Story Time Area
Approx. Square Footage• 420 sq. ft. • 130 sq. ft.• 250 sq. ft.
Functional Regions OverviewUse of Space• Collection• Circulation• Story Time Area• OPAC Access
Approx. Square Footage• 420 sq. ft. • 130 sq. ft.• 250 sq. ft.• 35 sq. ft.
Functional Regions OverviewUse of Space• Collection• Circulation• Story Time Area• OPAC Access• Workroom
Approx. Square Footage• 420 sq. ft. • 130 sq. ft.• 250 sq. ft.• 35 sq. ft.• 150 sq. ft.
Functional Regions OverviewUse of Space• Collection• Circulation• Story Time Area• OPAC Access• Workroom• IT System
Mainframe
Approx. Square Footage• 420 sq. ft. • 130 sq. ft.• 250 sq. ft.• 35 sq. ft.• 150 sq. ft. • 135 sq. ft.
Functional Regions OverviewUse of Space• Collection• Circulation• Story Time Area• OPAC Access• Workroom• IT System
Mainframe• Computer Lab
Approx. Square Footage• 420 sq. ft. • 130 sq. ft.• 250 sq. ft.• 35 sq. ft.• 150 sq. ft. • 135 sq. ft.• 630 sq. ft.
Functional Regions OverviewUse of Space• Collection• Circulation• Story Time Area• OPAC Access• Workroom• IT System
Mainframe• Computer Lab• Student Work and Instruction Area
Approx. Square Footage• 420 sq. ft. • 130 sq. ft.• 250 sq. ft.• 35 sq. ft.• 150 sq. ft. • 135 sq. ft.• 630 sq. ft. • 350 sq. ft.
Functional Regions OverviewUse of Space• Collection• Circulation• Story Time Area• OPAC Access• Workroom• IT System
Mainframe• Computer Lab• Student Work and Instruction Area• TOTAL
Approx. Square Footage• 420 sq. ft. • 130 sq. ft.• 250 sq. ft.• 35 sq. ft.• 150 sq. ft. • 135 sq. ft.• 630 sq. ft. • 350 sq. ft.
• 2,100 sq. ft.
Functional RegionsCirculation130 sq. ft.
Approx. Total 2,100 sq. ft.
Functional Regions
Collection420 sq. ft.
Approx. Total 2,100 sq. ft.
Functional Regions
Story Time Area
250 sq. ft.Approx. Total 2,100 sq. ft.
Functional Regions
OPAC Access35 sq.
ft.
Approx. Total 2,100 sq. ft.
Functional Regions
Student Work and
Instructio
n Area350 sq.
ft.
Approx. Total 2,100 sq. ft.
Functional Regions
Computer Lab630 sq. ft.
Approx. Total 2,100 sq. ft.
Functional RegionsIT System Mainfram
e135 sq.
ft.
Approx. Total 2,100 sq. ft.
Functional RegionsWorkroom150 sq. ft.
Approx. Total 2,100 sq. ft.
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
• Connected to library, but not a functioning part of the library
Computer Lab
• Connected to library, but not a functioning part of the library
• Dedicated computer specialist
Computer Lab
• Can accommodate one class at a time
Computer Lab
• Can accommodate one class at a time
• No allowance for independent work before, during, or after school
Mobile Lab• Intended use
at time of acquisition – 6th-12th grades
Mobile Lab• Intended use
at time of acquisition – 6th-12th grades
• Requires sign up
Mobile Lab• Intended use
at time of acquisition – 6th-12th grades
• Requires sign up
• Requires two IT specialists to move
Mobile Lab• Cart
– Earthwalk – $4,000
• Printer – Brother Wireless
Laser – $250
• Laptops – Dell Vostro – Paragon Micro – $900 x 25 =
$22,500
IT Office / Mainframe
IT Office / Mainframe
IT Office / Mainframe
• Mainframe and storage
IT Office / Mainframe
• Mainframe and storage
• IT department located in adjacent building
Workroom
Workroom
Workroom
• Basic cabinetry and countertop
Workroom
• Basic cabinetry and countertop
• Additional custom-made shelving unit
Workroom
• Basic cabinetry and countertop
• Additional custom-made shelving unit
• Book processing in workroom not realistic
Workroom
• Basic cabinetry and countertop
• Additional custom-made shelving unit
• Book processing in workroom not realistic
• No computer in workroom
Workroom
• Basic cabinetry and countertop
• Additional custom-made shelving unit
• Book processing in workroom not realistic
• No computer in workroom• Back wall could become production / green screen
backdrop
Circulation Desk
Circulation Desk
Circulation Desk
• Inviting entrance
Circulation Desk
• Inviting entrance• Book drop as part of circulation desk
Circulation Desk
• Inviting entrance• Book drop as part of circulation desk• Reference area in desk
Circulation Desk
• Inviting entrance• Book drop as part of circulation desk• Reference area in desk• Perhaps 3-4 feet of wasted space
Circulation Desk
• Inviting entrance• Book drop as part of circulation
desk• Perhaps 3-4 feet of wasted space• Moving desk towards entrance
would widen passageway between wall and side of desk
Circulation Desk
• Inviting entrance• Book drop as part of circulation
desk• Perhaps 3-4 feet of wasted space• Moving desk towards entrance
would widen passageway between wall and side of desk
• Limited space behind desk
Circulation Desk
• Inviting entrance• Book drop as part of circulation
desk• Perhaps 3-4 feet of wasted space• Moving desk towards entrance
would widen passageway between wall and side of desk
• Limited space behind desk• Only one person fits
comfortably at a time
Circulation Desk
• Space at chair height is cramped at 45”w x 16 ½” deep
Circulation Desk
• Space at chair height is cramped at 45”w x 16 ½” deep
• Desk has become the work area for all daily tasks
Circulation Desk
• Although there are windows, line of sight / range of hearing is limited
Circulation Desk
• Although there are windows, line of sight / range of hearing is limited
• Cannot monitor OPAC computers
Circulation Desk
• Although there are windows, line of sight / range of hearing is limited
• Cannot monitor OPAC computers
• Netbook, scanner, A/V cart provided for remote circulation within student area
Story Area
Story Area
• Original design called for sunken story area
Story Area
• Original design called for sunken story area
• Not ADA – friendly, so design was changed
Story Area
• Story area can accommodate only one class comfortably
Story Area
• Story area can accommodate only one class comfortably
• Additional risers would necessitate central handrails
Story Area
• Story area can accommodate only one class comfortably
• Additional risers would necessitate central handrails
• High side wall blocks corner student view
Story Area
• Story area can accommodate only one class comfortably
• Additional risers would necessitate central handrails
• High side wall blocks corner student view
• Inflexible concrete wall
Story Area
• Entrance to story area 29” – width of wheelchair 26”
Story Area
• Space behind midline of circle unusable for instruction• Lack of visibility• Lack of proximity
Story Area
• Space behind midline of circle unusable for instruction• Lack of visibility• Lack of proximity
• Created storage space by flipping former puppet theater to design ‘fireplace’ for
housing reading pillows
Story Area
• Pull down screen
Story Area
• Pull down screen• High side wall of sitting area
blocks corner student view of screen
Story Area
• Projector connected to A/V input housed in IT workroom on opposite side of library
Story Area
• Projector connected to A/V input housed in IT workroom on opposite side of library
• Remote control range from story area to IT workroom insufficient
Story Area
• Projector connected to A/V input housed in IT workroom on opposite side of library
• Remote control range from story area to IT workroom insufficient
• No instructional presentations requiring
computer input
Story Area
• Projector connected to A/V input housed in IT workroom on opposite side of library
• Remote control range from story area to IT workroom insufficient
• No instructional presentations requiring
computer input • Half wall too high for
seated screen viewing outside of story area
Story Area
• Direct connection with A/V adaptor and cord installed
Story Area
• Direct connection with A/V adaptor and cord installed
• Cord to be secured against ceiling and behind clock
Story Area
• Direct connection with A/V adaptor and cord installed
• Cord to be secured against ceiling and behind clock
• Laptop for instruction available
OPAC
OPAC
Removed tall OPAC carrels from center of the library
OPAC
Carrels placed against workroom wall, under windows
OPAC
Carrels cut down to seated height of 27” (ADA-approved)
Instruction/Independent Work
Instruction/Independent Work
Original table placement too congested
Instruction/Independent Work
• Tables spread out• ADA-approved distance
between tables, chairs, and bookcases
Instruction/Independent Work
Instruction/Independent Work
Collection
• Bookcases created a limited line of sight• Space between cases smaller than the 5’ ADA recommendation
Collection
• Block of bookcases removed
Collection
• Bookcases moved to the perimeter of the library
Collection
• Door opening between library and computer lab still within fire code requirement of 36”
Collection
• Bookcases moved to the perimeter of the story area wall
Collection
• Replaced bookcases with flexible shelving for picture books • Wooden browsing carts
• Wooden Furnishings• $1,500 (factory seconds, $750)
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses Strengths
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Circulation desk became a too-small multi-use desk
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Circulation desk became a too-small multi-use desk
Has drop slot and spring-loaded book bin
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Circulation desk became a too-small multi-use desk
Has drop slot and spring-loaded book bin
Story area limited to 25
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Circulation desk became a too-small multi-use desk
Has drop slot and spring-loaded book bin
Story area limited to 25 Secluded
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Circulation desk became a too-small multi-use desk
Has drop slot and spring-loaded book bin
Story area limited to 25 SecludedStationary bookcases limit visibility and flexibility
Adequate shelving
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Circulation desk became a too-small multi-use desk
Has drop slot and spring-loaded book bin
Story area limited to 25 SecludedStationary bookcases limit visibility and flexibility
Adequate shelving
Instruction area too crowded
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Circulation desk became a too-small multi-use desk
Has drop slot and spring-loaded book bin
Story area limited to 25 SecludedStationary bookcases limit visibility and flexibility
Adequate shelving
Instruction area too crowded Enough seating for one full class
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Circulation desk became a too-small multi-use desk
Has drop slot and spring-loaded book bin
Story area limited to 25 SecludedStationary bookcases limit visibility and flexibility
Adequate shelving
Instruction area too crowded Enough seating for one full class
Limited staffing
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Circulation desk became a too-small multi-use desk
Has drop slot and spring-loaded book bin
Story area limited to 25 SecludedStationary bookcases limit visibility and flexibility
Adequate shelving
Instruction area too crowded Enough seating for one full class
Limited staffing Volunteerism
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsComputer lab separate from library
Full-time computer specialist
Workroom doesn’t lend itself to working
Adequate storage; could be used for production projects
Circulation desk became a too-small multi-use desk
Has drop slot and spring-loaded book bin
Story area limited to 25 SecludedStationary bookcases limit visibility and flexibility
Adequate shelving
Instruction area too crowded Enough seating for one full class
Limited staffing VolunteerismLimited visibility from circulation desk
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsProjector and screen limited to story area; multimedia instruction unwieldy
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsProjector and screen limited to story area; multimedia instruction unwieldy Physical space is lacking multiple, flexible spaces that accommodate a variety of learning tasks AASL, 2009, p. 34
Functional Regions CritiqueWeaknesses StrengthsProjector and screen limited to story area; multimedia instruction unwieldy Physical space is lacking multiple, flexible spaces that accommodate a variety of learning tasks AASL, 2009, p. 34
Administrator not yet open to resource-based instruction and learning, flexible scheduling, and the need to simultaneously accommodate both small and large groups at the same time
ACTION POINTSFacility Design and Functional Regions
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Limited program vision;Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Limited program vision;Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Program mission statement, philosophy, policies, and procedures written and published to school website and orientation materialsCost: $0
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Limited program vision;Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Program mission statement, philosophy, policies, and procedures written and published to school website and orientation materialsCost: $0
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Limited program vision;Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Program mission statement, philosophy, policies, and procedures written and published to school website and orientation materialsCost: $0
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Movable furniture for flexibility in large group space acquiredCost: $750 for book browsers
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Limited program vision;Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Program mission statement, philosophy, policies, and procedures written and published to school website and orientation materialsCost: $0
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Movable furniture for flexibility in large group space acquiredCost: $750 for book browsers
Limited line of sight within room
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Limited program vision;Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Program mission statement, philosophy, policies, and procedures written and published to school website and orientation materialsCost: $0
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Movable furniture for flexibility in large group space acquiredCost: $750 for book browsers
Limited line of sight within room
Netbook and scanner used for mobility during checkoutCost: $250
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Limited program vision;Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Program mission statement, philosophy, policies, and procedures written and published to school website and orientation materialsCost: $0
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Movable furniture for flexibility in large group space acquiredCost: $750 for book browsers
Limited line of sight within room
Netbook and scanner used for mobility during checkoutCost: $250
Projector and screen limited to story area; multimedia instruction unwieldy
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Limited program vision;Form could not follow function as there was no mission / goal
Program mission statement, philosophy, policies, and procedures written and published to school website and orientation materialsCost: $0
Story area can accommodate only one class at a time
Movable furniture for flexibility in large group space acquiredCost: $750 for book browsers
Limited line of sight within room
Netbook and scanner used for mobility during checkoutCost: $250
Projector and screen limited to story area; multimedia instruction unwieldy
Mobile projector, screen, and laptop availableCost: $0
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Physical space is lacking multiple, flexible spaces that accommodate a variety of learning tasks
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Physical space is lacking multiple, flexible spaces that accommodate a variety of learning tasks
Floor space reworkedCost: $0Mobile book browsers acquiredCost: $750 (half price for company “seconds”)
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Physical space is lacking multiple, flexible spaces that accommodate a variety of learning tasks
Floor space reworkedCost: $0Mobile book browsers acquiredCost: $750 (half price for company “seconds”)
Story area projector and screen limited to input from IT workroom, making instruction through use of computer applications unrealistic
Action Points - CompletedActionable items Action taken
Physical space is lacking multiple, flexible spaces that accommodate a variety of learning tasks
Floor space reworkedCost: $0Mobile book browsers acquiredCost: $750 (half price for company “seconds”)
Story area projector and screen limited to input from IT workroom, making instruction through use of computer applications unrealistic
Adaptor cord connected to projector; wiring secured to ceiling and wall; laptop availableCost: $10
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action needed
Elements exist separately
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action needed
Elements exist separately Coordination / collaboration Cost: $0
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action needed
Elements exist separately Coordination / collaboration Cost: $0
840 sq. ft. less than the 30 sq. ft. per student required for 15% of the school population to be accommodated at any one time
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action needed
Elements exist separately Coordination / collaboration Cost: $0
840 sq. ft. less than the 30 sq. ft. per student required for 15% of the school population to be accommodated at any one time
Consultation with media specialist during future building and remodelingCost: $0
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action needed
Elements exist separately Coordination / collaboration Cost: $0
840 sq. ft. less than the 30 sq. ft. per student required for 15% of the school population to be accommodated at any one time
Consultation with media specialist during future building and remodelingCost: $0
Limited staffing
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action needed
Elements exist separately Coordination / collaboration Cost: $0
840 sq. ft. less than the 30 sq. ft. per student required for 15% of the school population to be accommodated at any one time
Consultation with media specialist during future building and remodelingCost: $0
Limited staffing Part-time assistantCost: $7.50/hr x 10 hrs/wk x 40wks/yr = $3,000
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action needed
Elements exist separately Coordination / collaboration Cost: $0
840 sq. ft. less than the 30 sq. ft. per student required for 15% of the school population to be accommodated at any one time
Consultation with media specialist during future building and remodelingCost: $0
Limited staffing Part-time assistantCost: $7.50/hr x 10 hrs/wk x 40wks/yr = $3,000
Stationary bookcases limit visibility and flexibility
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action needed
Elements exist separately Coordination / collaboration Cost: $0
840 sq. ft. less than the 30 sq. ft. per student required for 15% of the school population to be accommodated at any one time
Consultation with media specialist during future building and remodelingCost: $0
Limited staffing Part-time assistantCost: $7.50/hr x 10 hrs/wk x 40wks/yr = $3,000
Stationary bookcases limit visibility and flexibility
Bookcase bases reworked to accommodate wheelsCost: $150 ($25 x 6)
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action neededComputer lab separate from library
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action neededComputer lab separate from library
Second mobile labCost: $27,000
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action neededComputer lab separate from library
Second mobile labCost: $27,000
Circulation desk area cramped
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action neededComputer lab separate from library
Second mobile labCost: $27,000
Circulation desk area cramped
Desk movedReplace seated area with longer desk moduleCost: $400
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action neededComputer lab separate from library
Second mobile labCost: $27,000
Circulation desk area cramped
Desk movedReplace seated area with longer desk moduleCost: $400
IMMEDIATE COST $ 550 Furniture
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action neededComputer lab separate from library
Second mobile labCost: $27,000
Circulation desk area cramped
Desk movedReplace seated area with longer desk moduleCost: $400
IMMEDIATE COST $ 550 FurnitureLONG-TERM COST $27,000 Computers
Action Points - PendingActionable items Action neededComputer lab separate from library
Second mobile labCost: $27,000
Circulation desk area cramped
Desk movedReplace seated area with longer desk moduleCost: $400
IMMEDIATE COST $ 550 FurnitureLONG-TERM COST $27,000 ComputersONGOING COST $ 3,000/year Employee
• AASL. (2009). Empowering learners. Chicago: ALA.• Erikson, R. & Markuson, C. (2009). Designing a school
library media center for the future. 2nd ed. Chicago: ALA. • Morris, B. J. (2010). Administering the school library media
center. 5th ed. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.• NC DPI, ITD. (2008). IMPACT: Guidelines for North
Carolina Media and Technology Programs. Raleigh, NC.• Woolls, B. (2008). The school library media manager. 4th
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