South Effingham High School Media Center Facilities Plan

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

Floor Plan layout of main area of school

Auxiliary Gym
Cafeteria and auditorium
Front Office Media center Circular drive

H A L L S A N D C L A S S R O O M S

Courtyard

Main Gym

Front entrance of school

Mrs. Catherine Olivier, Media Specialist

This is our current Media Center

Circulation deskwhen you walk in front door.

Essential to a modern Media Center plan is the centrally located Circulation Service Desk

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.

Media Center Media computer lab 100 wing computer Lab

Scheduling Book on Circulation Desk

Circulation Desk is also place to find supplies needed for developementing projects.

Hole punch glue

Student Areas for

Computer access for Internet browsing, Word Processing, C-D rom use, PowerPoint, Excel, online research, and much more Collections of Fiction, Non-fiction, periodicals and reference books

Socializing and game area

Casual reading in relaxed area Work areas for individual or group projects Instructional area for viewing of television, projector, and audiocassette

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 Teacher Resource Room serves as:

The long and narrow media storage is perfect for

Wet and dry work area Wall of cabinets and drawers for storage extra projectors extra televisions/DVD-VCR players extra projector carts Laptop with ID card maker and printer

Media Storage Room

Surplus, Server, and Supplies Storage Room

This room serves as a storage room for paper, laminating film, printer cartridges/toner, computer parts, computer monitors, surplus, and anything else that needs to be stored.

AUDIO-VISUAL STORAGE ROOM

DVD/VCR and books on tape disk storage 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.

49 regular desktop computers

Mac Computers are good for any special graphics that are needed for student projects.

Six Mac Computers along back wall

Computers along the walls

Computer lab behind circulation desk

36 desk top computers, smart-board, two printers (one color) and surround sound.

Wheelchair accessibility in lab, between collection stacks, and around furnishings

Small group work area Class work area

Student work areas

Fiction along walls

Non-fiction Area

Book Collection Area

Displays of Book Collection

Batteries, bottles and printer cartridges

Paper recycle Can recycle

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.

South Effingham High School Media Center Mission

To Support effective teaching, promote successful learning and encourage productivity

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.

Operations (needed changes in red)

Hours of Operations:
The media center opens at 7:30 each day and remains open Monday through Wednesday until 5:00 and Tuesday and Thursday until 4:00. The center closes at 3:45 on Fridays. This policy needs to be Monday through Thursday 7:30 until 5:45 and Friday- 7:30 until 3:45.

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)

Operations continued (needed changes in red) Circulation

Books are circulated for two-weeks periods. (Students are allowed to check out two books at a time). Students (in good standing-history of no overdue material) may check out up to four books at once. Overdue notices are sent out each week(change wording to - on a regular basis). Fines are not charged. Lost books must be paid for before report cards are issued each nine weeks. (Letters are sent home to parents and report cards are held for books not returned) Students may not check out audiovisual materials; however, students are told of liberal circulation policies of local public libraries and encouraged to use the public libraries. Teachers may keep materials as long as needed with the understanding that the items may be recalled if a request has been made for the material. (Due to part-time media clerk, we are unable to send notices every week)

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

Office of Technology Beliefs-Effingham County

The districts mission statement for technology is based on the following beliefs: -Effingham County strives to provide students with a comprehensive education that enriches their lives and prepares them for their future. -Students must have access to technology in their classroom environment so they can become proficient in using it. -Teachers are a key component in developing and nurturing appropriate technology use by students. Therefore, they must have access to up-to-date technology and the appropriate training and technical support to take advantage of it. -Technology is equally important to administrative and support staff in the school district. It is essential that all staff have access to technology and the skills to use it to its best advantage. -The use of technology links students, staff and community to each other and to information, thus building communication and partnerships between the school, home, community and the world. Last Modified on 10/09/2006

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.

Office of Technology Philosophy

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

Office of Technology Mission Statement

District Media Center Guidelines

Providing media that support and enrich the curriculum while considering the interest, abilities and maturity levels of the students.

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.

Resource and Non-fiction Stacks

Mac computers

Desktop computers

Classroom area

Sitting area

Fiction collection stacks

Front entrance Circulation desk

lab

My office

Teacher resource room

Media Storage room

DVD/VCR storage

Rear entrance

Current Media Center Plan

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

Front entrance of school Mustang Caf with awnings over windows

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)

Cost for improvements

Tyenna By Evora Cork flooring Merlot Collection

Need two wall-mount partitions

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.

Awnings Mustang cafe

Caf tables and chairs

48 round activity tables with adjustable height therefore can be used for any size student. Can be ordered in different wood colors.

The renovations to complete all these projects total: $45290.55

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.