[AISLE-Share] Metal Shelving for Middle School Library

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Before our school remodel, we had beautiful but old blond wood shelves. The
architect decided upon metal shelves for the new library. (I wasn't
consulted on anything).
There's no noise issue now, nor was there before. Our school insists upon
shelves being only around the walls. It's always been that way - better
visibility of student activity. Still, though we have tile floor and no
special noise-prevention accommodations, noise isn't a problem.
Best of luck!
:) Kathy



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School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info wrote:

> I've worked in two different libraries, one with wood shelves, the other
> with metal.  I see no difference in sound.  What I do notice is that
> bookends slip more on wood.  That being said, my metal shelves had a groove
> in the center for bookends to be fastened into the grooves.  Aesthetically,
> the wood is prettier.
>
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> Happily Ever After,
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> Karrie Fisher
> Media Center Specialist
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> On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 1:47 PM Email list for the Association of Illinois
> School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> Hello!
>>
>>
>>
>> I am looking at replacing the original shelving in my middle school
>> library.  The proposed design includes metal shelving on the perimeter of
>> the room.  Does anyone have experience with both wood and metal shelving,
>> and can speak to the difference in noise level?  My students visit the
>> library as a  whole class, so we often have 25 students at a time browsing
>> for books.  Has anyone switched from wood to metal shelving and noticed a
>> considerable difference in noise?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for your help!
>>
>>
>>
>> Jamie Lain
>>
>> District Media Specialist
>>
>> Seneca Grade Schools
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