[AISLE-Share] Library Renovation

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Jamie,

We used Lowery McDonnel. I am attaching the plans for our redesign that
show the names and item numbers for each piece of furniture we received for
the beginning of our project.

I worked with Richard Sherman as the "sales rep" and Donna Gunther as the
designer. Both were awesome!

*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

Currently Reading:
*Undefeated* by Steve Sheinkin


On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 10:23 AM Email list for the Association of Illinois
School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Thank you so much for sharing photos of your space!  I am working on a
> redesign and am not convinced on some of the design choices.   Do you mind
> sharing specifics such as vendor and model of your shelving, tables, and
> chairs?
>
>
>
> Jamie Lain
>
> District Media Specialist
>
> Seneca Grade School
>
> jlain at sgs170.org
>
>
>
> *From:* aisle-bounces at list.railslibraries.info [mailto:
> aisle-bounces at list.railslibraries.info] *On Behalf Of *Email list for the
> Association of Illinois School Library Educators
> *Sent:* Monday, December 03, 2018 8:18 AM
> *To:* aisle at list.railslibraries.info
> *Subject:* Re: [AISLE-Share] Library Renovation
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
> 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> 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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