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We are in the process of a remodel.  Can I ask everyone who has curved shelving if you like the circle shelfs and just not the winding shelving?  Or are they both too deep and hard to work with?

I appreciate everyone’s advice and pictures as we are getting redone it helps show the designers what works and what doesn’t!

"Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him." ~ Maya Angelou

Anne Ciaccio
Teacher Librarian/Reading Specialist
Thurgood Marshall School
4664 N. Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103
anne.ciaccio at rps205.com<mailto:anne.ciaccio at rps205.com>
815-490-5400/34009

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Here are some pictures of our redesigned library. I have two pictures of the circular Spanish section (one with the circle connected and one where it's split into two halves of a circle). Also, one picture is a panoramic that shows what it looked like before we replaced the computer lab space with a presentation area (shown in another picture).

I wish I had taken "before" pictures from before our entire redesign began, but alas, I was not smart enough to remember to do that.

Overall, I like the colorfulness of the space now (drab tables and bookcases and pillars before). I like the ability to stack chairs and move just about everything. I like that we have a completely multi-functional library space with several "separate" spaces that allow multiple classes to utilize the library at one time. I like that we have better sight lines (old shelves were tall and faced the wrong ways).

I DO NOT like the winding shelves; they do not hold books well and they are too deep. I would have (in hindsight) asked for straight shelves that are less deep. Sometimes I do not like that the books are "far" from the circulation desk. At first, we ran out of shelf space, but we ordered more shelves that are straight and line the back wall. One last thing that I do not like is that it's difficult to get out from behind the circulation desk. During out lockdown drills (or in the event of a real shooter) it takes precious seconds to run from around the circulation desk to the doors to lock them.


Mr. Tim Yoder

Librarian
Harvard Junior High School
1301 North Garfield Street
Harvard, IL 60033
815-943-6466 ext.2337
Fax 815-943-8521
Email: tyoder at cusd50.org<mailto:tyoder at cusd50.org>

Currently Reading:
Undefeated by Steve Sheinkin


On Sun, Dec 2, 2018 at 8:45 AM Email list for the Association of Illinois School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info<mailto:aisle at list.railslibraries.info>> wrote:
I have been given some funds to renovate a portion of my library space.  I see many interesting designs online, but I am curious to know if anyone has recently renovated their library and would be willing to share some pics of the renovation and insights on what you like best about your new space.

Thanks!
Paige Green
Teacher Librarian
Countryside Elementary School
I am currently reading Refugee by Alan Gratz

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