<div dir="ltr">I just did this...but on a budget. I first got a refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot replaced---my attendance of staff increased quite a bit and now I have lunch with students every day--we watch documentaries, talk about books they are reading and so on. Sometimes they just need the study area or time to collaborate with other students. <div><br></div><div>I also got tables of varying length and height. I have three varieties of tables an chairs so students can use them how they see fit. EVERYTHING in my area (except my desk) is on wheels. I can change the entire room in a matter of 10 minutes. It is fantastic. I also have tables that flip the tops to go flat against the walls for when we do yoga, meditation or have presentations. </div><div><br></div><div>Other things like the lego wall, knex sets, snap circuits, STEM carts with supplies came next. I also have pub style tables for innovation tables when students/staff need to meet and talk about a topic (I have a topic board to get them started in the morning). </div><div><br></div><div>It's really what is good for you and your space. Don't leave yourself out of the equation with items---make sure you are comfortable and then move forward--I was not with a couple of things but pushed them through because I was told too and items just sit there with dust. </div><div><br></div><div>Happy to send you any pictures if you like as well (email off thread please). </div><div><br></div><div>Thanks!</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 10:44 AM Email list for the Association of Illinois School Library Educators <<a href="mailto:aisle@list.railslibraries.info">aisle@list.railslibraries.info</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Amen to that! A bathroom would be FABULOUS!!! </div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 10:42 AM Email list for the Association of Illinois School Library Educators <<a href="mailto:aisle@list.railslibraries.info" target="_blank">aisle@list.railslibraries.info</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div style="word-wrap:break-word">I would want a bathroom for only library staff to use.<div><br><div>
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<br><div><blockquote type="cite"><div>On Oct 23, 2018, at 4:13 PM, Email list for the Association of Illinois School Library Educators <<a href="mailto:aisle@list.railslibraries.info" target="_blank">aisle@list.railslibraries.info</a>> wrote:</div><br class="m_-2323046104938224680m_-5770612566295997466Apple-interchange-newline"><div><div dir="ltr">Quiet meeting/study rooms off to the side. Various sizes: for groups from 4-20. Complete with white boards, TV monitors with HTMI outlets, tables & chairs, outlets, etc. in each room. <div><br></div><div>Moveable bookcases, flexible signage. A variety of seating options: comfy chairs, balls, stools, etc. Tables with built-in outlets that include USB ports. </div><div><br></div><div>Display furniture. </div><div><br></div><div>A circulation desk with room for more than one person to work, a dual-computer screen that both the patron and clerk can see without craning around. Plenty of drawers of various sizes. The desk should also have levels so that both kindergarteners and 8th graders can use it comfortably. </div><div><br></div><div>An office work area with cabinets and shelves for processing supplies and a place to prepare books for the shelves, make book repairs, etc. </div><div><br></div><div>A separate room with windows onto the library for classes to meet in. Fully equipped with audio/video, SmartBoard, etc.</div><div><br></div><div>Enough budget to purchase LOADS of books AND have them fully processed and shelf-ready.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Tue, Oct 23, 2018 at 9:20 AM Email list for the Association of Illinois School Library Educators <<a href="mailto:aisle@list.railslibraries.info" target="_blank">aisle@list.railslibraries.info</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">A water feature! Tinkling water and fish are very relaxing! A sound booth that can be reserved. A small movie studio room. WINDOWS and a SKYLIGHT! And most importantly: MORE SHELVES FOR BOOKS! MORE SHELVES TO DISPLAY BOOKS! MORE BOOKS! (See a theme here?)</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 9:50 AM Email list for the Association of Illinois School Library Educators <<a href="mailto:aisle@list.railslibraries.info" target="_blank">aisle@list.railslibraries.info</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div><br clear="all"></div>If your administrator told you to redesign your high school library - what would you include? Dream big! Imagine you don't have to worry about "how much does it cost?"<br><div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="m_-2323046104938224680m_-5770612566295997466m_7192249928217124001m_-5043358034920481506gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><b><font size="4"><font face="garamond,serif"><font color="#0000ff">Karen Varga<br></font></font></font></b></div><div><b><font size="4"><font face="garamond,serif"><font color="#0000ff">Librarian,</font></font></font></b><b><font size="4"><font face="garamond,serif"><font color="#0000ff"> Marian Central Catholic H. S.</font></font></font></b><br></div></div></div></div></div><p>_______________________________________________<br>AISLE-Share mailing list<br><a href="mailto:aisle@list.railslibraries.info" target="_blank">aisle@list.railslibraries.info</a><br>For list archives and subscription options, visit:<br><a href="http://list.railslibraries.info/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/aisle" target="_blank">http://list.railslibraries.info/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/aisle</a><br>To unsubscribe, send a message to:<br><a href="mailto:aisle-leave@list.railslibraries.info" target="_blank">aisle-leave@list.railslibraries.info</a></p>
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