Facilities
Erikson, Rolf, and Carolyn Markuson, Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future. Chicago: American Library Association, 2000. ISBN 0-8389-0790-3
Other than the students themselves, nobody will be affected more by a school library building, remodeling or renovation project than the school librarian. Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future will help the librarian anticipate needs and participate in the planning process with the architect, consultant(s), building committee and administrators. As technology is driving many projects, the book outlines how networking issues affect the design of the space. It presents a lay person explanation of interior zone planning, furniture selection and purchasing, lighting, etc. Available from the ALA Online Store at http://www.alastore.ala.org/aasl or call 866-SHOP ALA (866-746-7252).
Baule, Steven M. Facilities Planning for School Library Media and Technology Centers. Worthington, Ohio: Linworth Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-938865-74-9
The author describes the keys to success for school facilities of the future - flexibility, planning, expendability and security. Also gives advice on building a facilities project team.
Conklin, Nancy. "New Technologies, New Considerations." Knowledge Quest 27, no. 1 (September/October 1998):31-32.
"As more and more school libraries are being built or renovated to accommodate new technologies, what should we consider as we plan these new spaces?" The authors suggests several key components to consider.
Johnson, Doug. "Building Digital Libraries for Analog People: Ten Common Design Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them." Knowledge Quest 28, no. 5 (May/June 2000): 10-15.
Director of Media and Technology in the Mankato (Minn.) Public Schools, Doug Johnson shares 20 years of practical wisdom for media center design in his inimitable, humorous style.
"Some Design Considerations When Building or Remodeling a Media Center"
http://www.doug-johnson.com/dougwri/buildingquestions.html
ERIC ED425609 (January 1, 1998) by Doug Johnson.
Public Education Network and American Association of School Librarians. The Information-Powered School. Edited by Sandra Hughes-Hassell and Anne Wheelock. Chicago: American Library Association, 2001. ISBN 0-8389-3514-1
Contains more than 40 templates and model forms, all tested in actual Library Power sites. Outlines a specific plan for school library media specialists and teachers to share the responsibilities of planning, teaching, and assessing student learning and offering a truly coherent curriculum. Includes tips from experienced practitioners on gathering the support of teachers and principals, on managing new roles and responsibilities, and on leading the charge to integrate information literacy and technology into curricula. See chapter 9, "Refurbishing for Learning." Available from the ALA Online Store at http://www.alastore.ala.org/aasl or call 866-SHOP ALA (866-746-7252).
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