[aisle] Library updates and remodel

Thu Sep 19 12:10:13 CDT 2019

If you have Project Lead The Way (PLTW) in your school, there is a project
where they need to redesign a library.  You could have them work on that as
their project.  We did that last year, and got some great designs.  We need
more solutions, but it was a start.

Ben

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 11:37 AM Christine Wilson via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Make sure that the fixtures you choose are flexible and can be
> reconfigured for uses down the road we can't even think of yet!
>
> In terms of the decor, look into some of the brain studies on color and
> environment. Decide how you want the various spaces in your library to
> function (quiet study, active maker space, calm cool down, engaging story
> time, etc.) and design accordingly. If you have the research to back it up,
> you should have more leverage with your admin. This also extends to
> artwork, display space, etc.
>
> Vendors can be helpful with design, but if you then feel you have to buy
> their products, get help elsewhere. Maybe you have students with parents
> who are librarians, architects, designers, etc. Or staff have siblings and
> spouses with those skills.  Anyway, these can also be sources of free
> assistance with your plan.
>
> Good luck - sounds like fun!
>
> On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:18 AM Peterson, Sharon I. (OV) via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> Demco has library furniture and a design team that would help you.
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>> When I  redesigned my library (I didn’t get everything I wished for) My
>> first priority was my needs.  Book cases, height being a consideration for
>> the different ages of students, seating, STEAM area and furniture for it,
>> etc.    One thing I added was a Lego wall for my younger kids in my STEAM
>> station area.  I also had some seating custom made to hold baskets, 3 on
>> each shelf, for my paperback picture books for my younger kids.
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>> You’re so lucky to have this opportunity!   Best wishes!
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>> Sharon Peterson,
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>> LMC Director @ Oak View
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>> My superintendent has charged me with the task of redesigning and
>> reconfiguring what our district's libraries need to look like and contain
>> in order to make our facilities "21st century".  He really didn't give me
>> any boundaries (which makes me feel more overwhelmed than liberated), so I
>> thought I would ask all of you what tangible things (furniture, displays,
>> shelving, technology, etc.) and intangible (online resources and the like)
>> are "must haves".
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>> I serve two libraries (preK-6 and 7-12) with a population of nearly 900
>> students district wide.  Both libraries have a bank of computers for
>> student use and recently added SMART panels for instructional purposes.
>> The district library budget is roughly $20,000, but some of that is always
>> earmarked for things that I don't necessarily feel are library related but
>> admin takes them out of the budget anyway.
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>> I guess what I am asking is a blend of practical recommendations and wish
>> list items.  Our admin team is fairly focused on aesthetics right now, so
>> I'm sure furniture will be on the must purchase list from their
>> perspective.
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>> Any guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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>>
>> Michelle Shippy
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>> Dakota CUSD #201
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>> Library Information Specialist
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