<div dir="ltr">The library in our middle school has always been an open, no-walls, no-doors-to-lock environment. The original design had a recessed floor where all the books were kept, so in a sense there was a wall surrounding that lower level. A few years ago, there was a remodel, and everything was brought up to the hallway level. We are completely open.<div><br></div><div>It is absolutely amazing how few items go missing over the course of each year, which is a real testimony to the integrity of our students and staff. We also clearly state and enforce the expectation that students travel through the hallways around the library during passing periods rather than cutting through the space. There are even two antiquated security gates that we require students enter and exit by, rather than just coming in from anywhere in the hallway. To the astonishment of many, our students by and large comply with these rules, scolding one another if they
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see someone "walking through the imaginary wall" that I describe during library orientations. </div><div><br></div><div>We do have a large storeroom into which we can shepherd students to secure the location in the event of a lockdown. If I ever had a ton of students in here (more than would fit in the storeroom), I would send them to nearby classrooms for shelter if needed. </div><div><br></div><div>One flaw in our design is that there is no office for the librarian, so I work at the circulation desk all the time, which is not always great. Ideally, I would prefer plexiglass floor to ceiling walls to separate the hallways from the library, but I will say that the openness of the space encourages use. During the lunch periods, we can have one class moving in the halls while another class is in the library, and that's annoying but not the end of the world.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><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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