<div dir="ltr">My first library had no walls and the noise from surrounding hallways and classroom was a big problem. Or when anyone used the library for more than study hall, teachers in the vicinity complained about the noise coming from the library. It was pretty much a lose-lose situation. Five years later when they built a new library at that school, they made sure it had walls. My current library has two walls of glass block - very bright and open without the noise.</div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Barb Miller<div>Learning Resource Center Facilitator</div><div>Troy Community Consolidated School District 30C</div><div><br></div><div><font face="comic sans ms, sans-serif"><i>Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination </i> </font></div><div><font face="comic sans ms, sans-serif">- Sidney Sheldon</font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 7:43 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:islma@list.railslibraries.info" target="_blank">islma@list.railslibraries.info</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p>I would also be concerned about safety and security of a completely open space. Although, my new (reno two summers ago) space is all windows into our commons area (which I totally advocated for and are awesome), so safety may also be an issue in my space.
I can, however, be completely visible and accessible to everyone in the building, while still being able to lock my doors when necessary. We are happy to schedule visits if you ever want to see the space.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">My building is looking at remodeling or building a new space for my library. Right now we are in a large room with doors that we can lock up at night. The new design
would be an open library. I really like the openness of the space. I am concerned about the security of the books if people can just come in and out at will. Does anyone work in a library with no walls? What are your thoughts? Concerns? Any information would
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