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Designing the Media Center to accommodate technology and other modifications needed to meet the requirements of a 21st century library
By Rebecca Alford 10/30/2011 FRIT 7132 Dr. Warren Fall 2011
H A L L S A N D C L A S S R O O M S
Courtyard
Main Gym
High school enrolls 1461 students High school students served by: 6 administrators, 4 counselors, 2 media specialists, 82 teachers, and 50 support staff Building constructed in 1997 in rural area; Addition built in 2005 per increased enrollment Serves 9th through 12th grades plus Pre-K class Programs include successful academic and CTAE (Career, Technical & Agricultural Education) programs Stang Zone store for students, staff, parent, and community shopping (annual sales = $100K+) Library houses 17,000 books and 500 videos/DVDs Library Circulation circa 1,000 items per month
Circulation desk
Students and staff can check out materials from two locations at the Circulation Desk. Media Staff have full 180 degree view of entire Media Center. The desk has adequate space for signage, counter displays, supplies, and quick processing.
Administrators, teachers, and clubs sign up for use of three areas monitored by LMS.
Circulation Desk is also place to find supplies needed for developementing projects.
The instructional area is classroomsized. It is located in the main area of the Media Center and is equipped for multimedia presentations.
Electric overhead screen Projector Multi-media equipment Circulation desk
View from circulation desk View from instructional area
A resource center for review of possible new material A craft room for storing - Ellis machine - cutting boards -poster board -rolls of bulletin bd paper (variety of colors) -laminating machine -old periodical storage for future classrm proj. Individual or small group conference area Individual or small group work room Medical testing area (hearing and vision) and shot administration area
The Media Center has two exits that have adequate loading areas.
Class area in Media Center surrounded by 55 computers all around the walls.
One to two classes plus drop-in students can work during one class period.
Mac Computers are good for any special graphics that are needed for student projects.
Non-fiction Area
Recycle containers
We recycle printer cartridges, batteries, cans, bottles, and paper.
School Vision
South Effingham High School provides a balance of academic rigor and relevant experiences, through an ever-evolving process, guided by the needs of students in curricular and extra curricular activities with the goal of producing graduates who are academically proficient, caring, and productive citizens.
Providing an open, accessible, and user friendly library with flexible scheduling to meet the needs of students and teachers. Seeking in put from the schools media committee to insure a broad perspective on decisions that affect students and teachers use of the media program. Working collaboratively with the teachers to insure meaningful, relevant learning activities that support and enhance the curriculum. Providing up to date print and non-print resources and technology necessary and desirable for student achievement.
Helping students become discriminating users and creators of information through instruction and hands-on curriculum. Providing up-to-date print and non-print resources and technology necessary and desirable for student achievement. Stimulating interest in reading for pleasure as well as for academic achievement. Effectively managing people, funds, and equipment to better serve the learning community.
Flexible Scheduling:
In accordance with the guidelines outlined in Information Power, the SEHS media center operates a flexible schedule that allows optimal use of resources throughout the school day. Teachers may schedule whole classes or small groups, and individual students may visit the media center during school hours, as well as before and after school. The media center is not closed to individuals students when whole classes are scheduled, however, students may find computers are unavailable during this time. (This policy works very well)
Semester-beginning activities
Orientation classes are scheduled for freshmen at the beginning of each semester. Students are instructed (by MS and instructional video) in the use of network folders, printers, and appropriate Internet use; and in addition, students are given general information about media hours, circulation procedures, and behavior expectations. (This policy needs to be re-written to include a video presentation developed this year that goes over all these policies)
Collaborative Planning
The media specialists plan with teachers to provide cirriculum-based instruction that relates to information access and meets the diverse learning needs of students. In addition, the media specialists solicit teachers recommendations for the purchase of resources in formats that best meets the needs of all learners. (a policy that needs to be applied more often)
Weeding
Books, audiovisuals, and equipment are weeded occasionally to: insure up-to-date, reliable content and to make space available for new items. Materials are removed from the shelves and MARC records adjusted accordingly. (Weeding has been put on hold to reach SACS standards for number of books/students. We have now met that goal therefore we may start weeding again) Certain materials are not weeded. These include: -Classics except those in very poor condition -Local and Georgia history -School publications such as yearbooks and SACS studies -Certain student made material (Weeded books will be donated to local prison needs to be added)
Challenged Materials
Procedures for handling challenged materials are outlined in the School Board Policy Manual-Policy IFAB. Concerned parents and/or community members interested in challenging library materials are asked to complete a Request for Reconsideration of Educational Media and to notify the school principal. The reconsideration process commences upon receipt of the completed form.
Operations continued
Copyright
Each year, the media specialist informs the staff about Copyright laws and Fair Use Guidelines either in assembly or via a Powerpoint presentation available on schools computer network. (We need to update this Powerpoint and information). Carol Simpsons, Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide, 4th ed., is consulted for answers to specific questions. In addition to the aforementioned book, the media specialist may consult the following: Stanford University Libraries www.fairuse.standard.edu www.fairuse.stanford.edu University of Georgia www.usg.edu/admin/legal/copyright www.usg.edu/copyright U.S. Copyright office www.loc.gov/copyright www.copyright.gov
Technology
The media center maintains 34 desktops and 30 mobile laptop computers for student use. (needs to be changed to 91 desktop computers) The computers are equipped with Microsoft 2000 (Microsoft 2007)and several subscription databases. Students have access to GALILEO, GCIS, World Book Encyclopedia and WilsonWeb. (Remove Encyclopedia and WilsonWeb. We no longer pay for those services) In addition, students may access the media centers website for online links to helpful resources. Students do not have e-mail access. (Students now have access to emails through google and yahoo) Access to Websites deemed inappropriate for students is limited. The student handbook outlines the terms and conditions associated with use of the Internet and parents may choose not to allow their children access. Students are encouraged to purchase flash drives to facilitate the transportation of their work from home to school. (Students are also encouraged to use their yahoo and google accounts to save their documents at home for use at school). Policy revised 2007-2008
We believe that technology is a tool. It is not an education itself, and it does not and should not take the place of a well-trained professional teacher. It can, however, motivate students and enhance the curriculum, and bring to the fingertips of every student a storehouse of research and information which increases student achievement and strengthens teaching.
The mission of the Effingham County Office of Technology is to provide comprehensive, equitable, and efficient use of existing and emerging technology to engage, challenge and nurture diverse learners in preparation for global citizenship in an increasingly complex information society
Providing media that promote factual knowledge, literacy appreciation and ethical standards.
Providing media that demonstrates different points of view in order to promote critical reading and thinking skills. Providing media that demonstrates different points of view in order to promote critical reading and thinking skills. Providing media representative of many religious, ethic and cultural groups and their contributions to the nations heritage. Placing principal above personal opinion and reason above prejudice in the selection of books and other media to the highest quality to assure a comprehensive collection appropriate for the users.
Mac computers
Desktop computers
Classroom area
Sitting area
lab
My office
DVD/VCR storage
Rear entrance
Media Survey
Likes:
the Librarians very well lighted clean good books great help
Dislikes:
dirty carpet slow computers noisy need quiet area need to open earlier more books
lunch hangout
Media Improvements Key New tables with chairs New caf tables with chairs Awnings for windows Shortened Circulation stacks
2 wall mount Partitions. 68 H 166L Nine Panels $2349.98 need 10W-22D 6 Round Caf tables 36 diameter 29 height 6 x 176.99 $1061.94 24 caf style stools.. 29 high Caf Stools 24 x 115.99 $2783.76 (www.schooloutfitters.com) ________________________________________________________________ 6 round game tables 48 diameter 30 height (adjustable) 6 x 186.95 $1061.94 (www.worthingtondirect.com) _______________________________________________________________ Awnings for windows 4 windows (made by class) material and frames $1437.00 (www.alababa.com) ________________________________________________________________
Floors Eco-friendly cork board- 3600 sq. feet 8.49/sq ft $36596.91 (includes installation $5.00/sq ft.) (www.builddirect.com)
According to many web sites, this flooring Is easy to install. Therefore, our maintenance department may be able to install and save approximately $10,000.00.
48 round activity tables with adjustable height therefore can be used for any size student. Can be ordered in different wood colors.
Most of the corrections that need to made to SEHS policies are updates already being implemented. Overall, our school and counties policies are very well written and are followed by our media center staff.
The recommendations for improvements were items that were mentioned numerous times in the media center survey that is posted on our web page. Last year, the major complaint was our slow computers in our media lab. We were able to upgrade our lab to new computers The facility upgrades that are mentioned and included in this project are definitely dreams. We really need more space but there is no room to expand our media center. If you add a second floor, there would be a need for more staff to oversee additional space. Therefore, a solution to adding a quiet space is the movable partitions. These partitions will allow two areas of the media center to be blocked off for quiet areas and still allow the operation of everyday circulation to take place. When the partitions are pulled open, students will know to keep the voices low. Big windows allow plenty of natural light. Tables are needed to add sitting room. The collection stacks can be shortened to allow for more room. Our carpeted floors are very worn and need to be replaced. Cork flooring is very eco-friendly, quiet, and resilient. They are expensive but very good for a media center setting. The Mustang Cafe is an idea we are presenting to expand our media area. This area would be great for a magazine area and for eating. Another place for students to gather near our media center and in close proximity so it can be supervised easily.