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- 1. Hopkins Elementary Media Center MissionStatement The Hopkins Elementary Media Center strives to produce confident and competent users of information and technology, promote a lifelong love of reading, and assist members of the learning community in achieving curriculum goals.
- 2. Must Know Factsabout the Mustangs • Serves students K-5, general and special ed • Population: 1,846 (the largest elementary school in the state) • Title I School (94% free and reduced lunch) • Over 1/3 of the population served in ESOL services • 10% of student population served in Special Education • 90+ homerooms • 200+ staff schoolwide • Located in Lilburn, GA in Gwinnett County • We are part of the Gwinnett County Public School System
- 3. Media Mustang Facts •Media Center is staffed by 1 full time media specialist and 2 full time media clerks • Houses a collection of more than 10,000 books and 200+ media titles (DVDS, VHS tapes, books on tape) • Houses titles for teacher professional learning • Circulation from last school year: 73, 610 • There is an average of 5 books per student • K-1 may check out 1 book each time, 2-5 may check out two at a time.
- 4. Media Center Location Themedia center is located on the main floor of the building. As you come through the front doors of the school, to the right you will see the main office and just past that, across the hall to the left is the the main entrance to the media center. Two additional entrances are located just opposite the main doors (on the opposite side of the main level of the building) and across the hall from the cafeteria (although the other two entrances are preferable). Pictured above: the main entrance to the media center
- 5. Current Layout Blueprint madeat www.gliffy.com
- 6. Large group area Fromthe main entrance, to the left View from another angle
- 7. Nonfiction Section View fromlarge group area View from in front of the circulation desk
- 8. Reference Section/Sitting Area Viewfrom reference section wall View from Nonfiction section
- 9. Media Lab View isfrom sitting area/reference section
- 10. Fiction Section Behind thephotographer is the Broadcast room To the right is the right side entrance to the Media Center
- 11. Broadcast Room (back rightcorner of the media center) View from the anchor’s desk View from the cameras
- 12. Storage room/Server room (nextdoor to Broadcast Room) View from right side door View from left side door
- 13. Media Specialist’s office (rightbehind the circulation desk)
- 14. Behind the circulationdesk (at the doorway of the media specialist’s office)
- 15. Two views ofthe circulation desk (the windows go to the media specialist’s office) Photo taken from the Everybody Section Photo taken from the Nonfiction Section
- 16. Everybody Section (Fictionand Nonfiction) This section is to the right when the main entrance is used.
- 17. Teacher Resource Room (farleft corner of the media center beside the media specialist’s office)
- 18. Views from twoother entrances Cafeteria hallway entrance view (Group area right, nonfiction on the left) Right side main floor entrance (directly opposite the main entrance)
- 19. Survey Says… • • • • • • • • • Below arethe questions asked to faculty and staff. There were a total of 48 responses. How would you rate our media center layout currently? If you could change one thing about the current media center layout it would be… The thing I like best about our media center (besides the people who work there!) is: What is your position in the school? How long have you been in education? What impression do you think the media center gives to visitors to our building? How often do you use the media center? Any other comments about our media center and it’s layout that you would like to add?
- 20. Survey Responses How wouldyou rate our media center layout currently? Answer choices: •I don’t like it at all •It’s okay but there are a lot of things I would change •It’s okay but I would change a few things •It’s above average •I think it’s great
- 21. Survey Responses If youcould change one thing about the current media center layout it would be… •More division between the areas •The placement of the checkout desk •More available technology •Bigger areas for whole classes to meet •The placement of the sections (fiction, nonfiction, etc.)
- 22. Survey Responses The thingI like best about our media center (besides the people who work there!) is: •The ability of many classes to meet in there at once •The open feel •Large group meeting area with projector and Mimio •Media Lab •Wireless Internet
- 23. Survey Responses What isyour position at the school? •Teacher K •Teacher 1st •Teacher 2nd •Teacher 3rd •Teacher 4th •Teacher 5th •Special Education teacher •Paraprofessional •Special Areas •Instructional Coach •Counselor •Office Staff •Cafeteria Staff •ESOL Teacher •Administration
- 24. Survey Responses How longhave you been in education? •1-3 years •4-6 years •7-9 years •10-12 years •12-15 years •15+ years
- 25. Survey Responses • • • • • • • Here areselected responses to the question “What impression do you think our media center gives to visitors to our building?” “With so many kids in and out, and activities going on, I think visitors get the impression that the media center is an important part of our school.” “I love our media center and think everyone should be given a tour once they get here. (Our media specialist) Sharon does a wonderful job and (I) think that she has made such a wonderful change to our school.” “It’s kind of blah…the low ceilings are horrible.” “That it is the hub of our school” “People are impressed with our media center but with a school as big as ours you’d think it’d be bigger.” On the whole, survey participants felt that the media center as is gives a positive impression to visitors.
- 26. Survey Responses • Beloware selected responses to the question “How often do you use the media center?” • “I go in there for books and teacher materials all the time.” • “We go in twice a week for lab and my students go whenever they need to check out books. • “Daily” • “Several times a year” • “Once a week if not more.” • Majority of responders said that they are in there at least once a week, if not daily.
- 27. Survey responses • • • • • • • • Below areselected responses to the question “Any other comments about the media center and it’s layout that you would like to add?” “Our media specialist does a wonderful job. I enjoy the classes she offers to my students.” “I like that the shelves are low and provide a clear view of the entire room.” “I love how the sections are clear for the students to stay in their ‘area.’ That way we don’t have little ones taking home books they shouldn’t and vice versa.” “(I like) the ceiling tiles and the posters of different books you can read.” “More technology would be nice and it might be better to have the computers isolated a little more so that the students are less distracted.” Survey data gathered via Survey Monkey the week of March 20, 2013 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FWWXNPM
- 28. Narrative Statement • Withthe given information from surveys and information gathered from best practices and physical library surveillance, I believe improvements can be made in the areas of: • Seating for pleasure reading • Storytime and presentation area • Computers and technology • Electrical outlets for laptops • Décor (in regards to clock locations) • The audio-visual storage room
- 29. Revised Layout Revisions made:A/V storage organization, computer lab moved, moveable dividers added to computer lab area, extra printer added to computer lab area, clocks for each wall added, blue lights added to quiet reading area, storytelling area added Blueprint made with www.gliffy.com
- 30. Pleasure reading area •Serpentinesofas (2) at $684.99 each at www.demco.com •Gresco puff scroll chairs (4) at $214.99 each at www.demco.com •Benne’s Foam Folding Tri-Lounger (5) at $174.99 each at www.demco.com •Carpet for Kids Calming Circles pattern $489.99 at www.demco.com •Classroom Light Filters set of 4 blue (3) $34.99 each at www.callowayhouse.com •Total cost for pleasure reading area: $3,699.85
- 31. Storytime Area •Library/Story themedmural for the alcove of the area-free, provided by the art teachers (who have done similar murals in the school) •Upholstered Queen Anne seating (1) $399.99 at www.demco.com •Square cushions (30) $22.99 each at www.demco.com •Total cost for Storytime area: $1,089.69
- 32. Computer Lab • Dueto space and responses from the survey I have decided it would be best to take the current media lab and put it in the current large group area. • Instead of the desktop computers we would trade the laptop computers that are currently used in the Technology Connections class (about 30 laptop computers). That way if the large area ever needed to be used with out the computers it would be easily done. The projector, Mimio, and other technologies are already present in this area.
- 33. Computer Lab Laptops fromTechnology Connections class swapped for the desktops-no charge. Smith System Planner Trapezoid Work Center (10)-$589.99 each at www.demco.com Electrical outlet assemblies for Smith tables (10)-$53.99 each at www.demco.com Best Rite Lumina Reversible Markerboards (for instructional and division purposes) (2) $514.99 each at www.demco.com Canon® PIXMA® iX6520 Inkjet Business Printer (2) $159.99 at www.staples.com Total price for Computer Lab: $7,789.76
- 34. Does anyone knowwhat time it is? In our big, open media center there are 2 clocks, one in the large group area and one in the fiction section. Neither are very prominent. I propose to put 1 clock in the storytime area (back wall) one behind the circulation desk (front wall) one between the main doors and the computer lab (left wall) and one on the wall by the opposite main hall doors (right wall) Read clock (2) $22.49 each at www.demco.com So many books so little time clock (2) $22.49 each at www.demco.com Total for clocks: $89.96
- 35. A/V Storage Room •TheA/V storage room has most of the components to be organized. I added crates and labels to further aid the organization. •Blue Storage Crates (12) $7.99 each at www.staples.com •Magnetic Labels (for shelving units) $31.49 for a package of 25. •Total cost for A/V storage room: $127.37
- 36. Total Cost forRenovation $12,796.63
- 37. Policies • • • • • • Updated hours: Themedia center is open from 7:30am-4pm Monday through Thursday and 7:30am-3pm on Friday (additional hours maybe available per building administration) Meetings: School based meetings (clubs, staff meetings, etc.) must schedule the space and equipment needed at least 3-5 days prior Outside meetings wishing to use the media center must first contact building administration for building use. Once cleared through building administration outside groups wishing to use the media center must follow these guidelines: All meetings must be free. No admission fees may be charged or donations in lieu of admission collected. All meetings must be open to the public, except that scheduled videoconferenced meetings that fall under HIPAA or other legal privacy protections will comply with such confidentiality requirements.Members of the public must be invited and encouraged to attend by the sponsoring agency. Organizations that may wish to restrict or limit public comments during all or part of their meetings or programs should announce these restrictions at the beginning of the meeting and should in no way interfere with the public’s ability to attend, observe or listen to the program.Fund raising events are not permitted unless participated in by the Media Center.Meetings planned by a company or individual to promote, advertise or lead to the sale of a product or service are not permitted, nor are employee orientation, union, or training programs.Reservations will be accepted from groups expecting an attendance of no more than 25. Use of Media Center facilities may be denied any groups or individuals who damage Media Center furnishings or materials, or who disrupt Media Center services.
- 38. Policies • • • • • • • • • • • The Media Centerdoes not provide seating or other furniture in excess of what is already in the Media Center.Event organizers are responsible for providing and removing at the meeting conclusion any additional furniture or seating brought into the Media Center. Each group using the Media Center is responsible for setting up the room and returning it to its original condition. This includes returning the furniture to the arrangement found and replacing any displays moved for the meeting. Use of the Media Center computers is subject to the standard Media Center policy and any computers used must be turned off before the Media Center is closed. No food or drink is permitted in the Media Center. Instructional Areas — There are multiple instructional areas in the Media Center. "Reserved" signs indicate tables and computers reserved for classes during a specific period of time. Classroom teachers may reserve lab or storytelling areas 3-5 days ahead of time. Checkout is operated in 15 minute slots for class and sign up is mandatory Four students may check out at a time from class and each must have a pass The laptop computers are available for students in scheduled classes, under the supervision of a teacher. Students may print 3-4 pages of class assignments and research materials if they need the copies immediately for class. If students need to print long files, they must first ask permission from the Media Specialist. Policy resources: Hopkins Media Center original policies, www.matignon-hs.org/html/policies.htm, http://seldovialibrary.wordpress.com/policies/library-facility-use-policy/
- 39. Policy Updates • Updateswere added to give extended library hours (current hours are 8-2:45 for students) • Updated use policy for school and community meetings (anticipation of growth of involvement from community) • Updated policies for laptops and printers (since those have been added in the renovation) • Updated specifics for meeting areas (currently there is not a set number of days to notify the media center of meeting area use)