[aisle] Library updates and remodel

Thu Sep 19 13:17:38 CDT 2019

Many "current" redesigns have your books lining the outer wall to provide
for flexible seating in the center.  Things to keep in mind (especially if
aesthetics are the priority):
1. Depending on your library, you may need to weed A LOT to accomplish this.
2. The architect's layout will have you use the bottom shelves, so be sure
to *demand* (and I do mean demand) bottom shelves with a 35 degree angle,
otherwise, it will be difficult for you and your students to see the call
numbers.
3. Make sure the architect's plan calls for shelves that are at least
13-14" apart.  (Our library was also based on aesthetics, and the shelves
are too close together; any higher and they would have been visible through
the windows, so lots of books are laying on their sides).
4. Make sure you make it clear that best practice is for shelves to be at
least 25% empty, so that there is room for future purchases.
5. Make sure you discuss your workspace, storage, and electrical needs.  (I
lost 95% of my work space, have nowhere to store book carts and media
carts, and didn't have adequate electrical- even where they planned to
house a ChromeBook station!).

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Good Luck!!!

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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>> 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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