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1. Facilities Design Presentation

   By Jennifer Amato-Minton, Kaitlin Bryant, Tracy Papinchock & Claire Ricci “School Librarians Rock!”

2. Introduction to Deerfield Elementary

   Image Source: Retrieved on April 19, 2010 from http://www.hcps.org/schools/SchoolProfile.aspx?schoolID=20
3. Deerfield Elementary School Mission & Vision Statements Vision- The vision of Deerfield Elementary School is: Deerfield students will continuously learn in order to be successful members of society Mission-We believe that Deerfield students will learn every day with instruction that is data driven, in a positive, safe and nurturing environment. Media Center Mission- We the students of Deerfield Elementary will be active learners of reading and research skills Located in Edgewood, Maryland The Facility opened in 1963. A new building and library facility is being constructed for Fall 2010.
4. 2009 Maryland Report Card
5. Current Needs& Problems They need an updated space! Furniture is stained and damaged Carpeting is ripped and coming apart at the seams, including in high traffic areas The ventilation system allows for no air circulation and most days the library is hot and stuffy Space is cramped – not many people can occupy it at once Only 6 networked computers are available for student use
6. Current Media Center
7. Goals for the New Library To Create a space that will accommodate all learners & activities: Reading A separate reading area Research More networked computers Instruction More than 1 class at once Collaboration

8. Accommodations for Special Learners

9. 1/5 of the population has some form of disability (Vandenbark, 2010) It’s Part of the Job Description! “What good is it for people to be able to get in the door if they can’t use the resources we have here?” ( Hutchinson, 2001 ) American Library Association’s Code of Ethics: “We provide the highest level of service to all library users through appropriate and usefully organized resources; equitable service policies; equitable access” (2008). 17%-20% of population has a learning disability (Cutler, 2009)
10. Major Legislation Image Source: Retrieved on April 25, 2010 from http://www.fbi.gov/publications/leb/2002/august2002/august2002lebx28x1.jpg Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Disabilities covered, but not limited to, by the ADA are heart conditions, diabetes, cancer, AIDS, bad backs, impaired vision, impaired hearing, impaired mobility, impaired dexterity, impaired speech, impaired cognition” as well as temporarily disabled citizens. (ADA Compliance Checklist for Libraries (2005)
11. Major Documents Facilities Guidelines for Library Media Programs (1998) the Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland (2000) Chapter 02 Maryland Accessibility Code in COMAR (1995) Planning teams should also reference the ADA standards for accessible design: Code of regulations reprint (1994) ADA compliance checklist for libraries (2005).
12. Facility Accommodations Main Entrance & Doors Reading & Study Areas: Reference Collections Security Gates or Turnstiles Signage  Special Collections & Reserve Areas Stacks Card Catalogs & Magazine / Periodical Displays Check-Out Areas & Circulation Desk Copier Floors & Carpeting Furniture Lighting
13. Assistive Technologies Auditory Accommodations Headphones (Hopkins, 2003), TTY service for hearing-impaired users (Hutchinson, 2001) Physical Accommodations Alternative keyboards (Peters & Bell, 2006) Touch screens (Peters & Bell, 2006) Typing Aids (Peters & Bell, 2006) Voice Recognition Software (Peters & Bell, 2006) Mouse (Peters & Bell, 2006) Computer Operating Systems & other Computer Applications Website Design Computer Stations & Catalog Access & Electronic Database & Catalog Access Visual Accommodations Accessible Google – a search engine for the visually impaired (Peters & Bell, 2006) Screen Magnification( Peters & Bell, 2006) Screen Reading (Peters & Bell, 2006) Talking Books (Peters & Bell, 2006) Large print periodicals (Hutchinson, 2001) Large or oversized monitor (IMPACT, 2006, and Hopkins, 2003)

14. Signage & Displays

15. Signage Guidelines Shelf Ends 3” for reasonable compliance Use different colors for contrast Needs to be up to date Alternative signage systems such as pictograms
16. Reference Dividers 7 laminated signs and 7 magazine box/shelf divider stands. Subjects include: encyclopedias dictionaries atlases paperbacks videos magazines biographies
17. Nonfiction Shelf Dividers 10 laminated signs and 10 magazine box/shelf divider stands 48 color coded shelf dividers
18. Fiction & Biography 26 signs on glossy card stock (A-Z) with 26 magazine box/shelf divider stands. 26 signs on glossy card stock (A-Z) with 26 Magazine Box/Shelf Divider Stands.
19. General Library Signage Biography Story Collection Non-Fiction Fiction Easy Reference Professional Open/Closed New Books Please Return Books Here Circulation Desk Food Outside
20. Posters & Displays Evaluating the Internet for Juniors Information Skills Posters Title – define – locate – assess Select – organize - present

21. Program Samples

22. Beautiful & Functional Image Source: Retrieved from http://archrecord.construction.com/people/profiles/archives/0509RobinHoodFoundation-3.asp
23. Shady Hill School Library Retrieved from http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/libraries/ShadyHill/photos.asp
24. Shady Hill School Library Retrieved from http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/libraries/ShadyHill/photos.asp
25. HackleberryElementaryLibrary Image Source: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=elementary+school+library+floor+plans&FORM=IGRE3#focal=a975716e3224252dd8ad64b4eb21408a&furl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.designshare.com%2fdbadmin%2fupload%2fprojects%2f1%2f527%2fplan.jpg
26. County School Library Media Center Retrived from: www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/whitem/pages/artifacts/floorplan.pdf
27. Salina, Kansas Public School Pictures retrieved on April 21, 2010 from http://www.cgrove417.org/cghs/KASL/LibMakeover/
28. Salina, Kansas Public School Effective Design Elements Defined areas for instructional activities Reading activities areas – small groups, individual areas, open multi-purpose Unobstructed sight lines Universal design and accessibility Effective lighting and windows Flexibility in use of spaces Whiteboard, projection screens and LCD projectors Shelving age appropriate and moveable Pictures retrieved on April 21, 2010 from http://www.cgrove417.org/cghs/KASL/LibMakeover/
29. Salina, Kansas Public School Pictures retrieved on April 21, 2010 from http://www.cgrove417.org/cghs/KASL/LibMakeover/
30. Salina, Kansas Public School Pictures retrieved on April 21, 2010 from http://www.cgrove417.org/cghs/KASL/LibMakeover/
31. Robin Hood FoundationLibrary Initiative Founded by Paul Tudor, commodities broker Collaboration with NYC's Board of Education Create, fund, and maintain school libraries Volunteer architects, addtl donations, & school system support Some of the most impoverished areas of the city's five boroughs Good school library design can have a lasting effect on poverty Pictures retrieved on April 21, 2010 from http://www.cgrove417.org/cghs/KASL/LibMakeover/
32. BELIEVE In OUR SchoolsA Baltimore Initiative State funding for city schools Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (2005) Best and most creative designs Projects with private funding:• Langston Hughes Elementary School, by SMG Architects Inc.• Dr. Rayner Browne Elementary School, by Melville Thomas Architects Inc. Pilot school with 2002 QZAB funding• Southeast Middle School, by Alexander Design Studio Projects with 2004 QZAB funding• Arundel Elementary/Middle School, by Gaudreau Inc.• Bentalou Elementary, by W Architecture• Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle School by HordCoplanMacht,• Collington Square School, by Murphy & Dittenhafer• Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, by Marks Thomas Associates• Hamilton Middle School by Design Collective Inc.• Patapsco Elementary/Middle School, by Richter Cornbrooks Gribble• Thurgood Marshall Campus, by Ayers/Saint/Gross, architect

33. Floor Plan DesignDesign ConsiderationsFurniture

34. New Deerfield Floor Plan
35. New Deerfield Pictures
36. Design Considerations and Furniture Requirements Provided to Media Specialist before construction meeting Information regarding the amount required by MSDE and Harford County Information regarding Instructional Technology equipment was also provided
37. Sampling of Furniture for the New Space Colors of the new Media Center are found in the accent rug for casual seating
38. Educational Specifications
39. The school library media center’s physical space “serves as an intellectual gymnasium with multiple, flexible spaces that accommodate a variety of learning tasks. Among such tasks are information seeking, collaborating, and communicating, as well as reading and browsing, and use of multi-media formats.” -Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs (2009) (p. 34)
40. Educational Specifications
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44. Educational Specifications
45. Environmental Design Elements
46. Environmental Design Elements HVAC “The main purposes of a Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system are to help maintain good indoor air quality through adequate ventilation with filtration and provide thermal comfort. HVAC systems are among the largest energy consumers in schools. The choice and design of the HVAC system can also affect many other high performance goals, including water consumption (water cooled air conditioning equipment) and acoustics.” - EPA (2010)
47. Environmental Design Elements HVAC 72 – 76 degrees Fahrenheit HVAC 30% - 60% humidity Such conditions ensure patron comfort and limit mold growth and damage to books and technology. - MSDE’s Facilities Guidelines for Library Media Programs (1998)
48. Environmental Design Elements Lighting Reading areas adjustable lighting and/or daylight Computer lower light levels – parabolic /projection area louvers or indirect lighting Our design Dimming lights near computer area and in instructional area Brighter lights and windows with electronic shades in reading areas All lights have control area at entrance/exit. - MSDE’s Facilities Guidelines for Library Media Programs (1998)
49. Environmental Design Elements Power Requirements “Adequate electrical service and outlets should meet the needs of technical infrastructure that supports a variety of activities. Surge protection is needed for computers, peripherals, and communication lines. Built-in surge protection for circuits that support media and technology activities removes the need for multiple surge individual protectors. Adequate number of circuits is necessary to distribute electrical load in all areas, especially in production and computer areas.” - IMPACT: Guidelines for North Carolina Media and Technology Programs (2006)
50. Environmental Design Elements Technological Specifications ISTE Standards for Students “interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media” (2.a) “communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats” (2.b) “locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media” (3.b) “advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology” (5.a) “understand and use technology systems” (6.a) “transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies” (6.d) - ISTE NETS (2007) Pathways Network Protocols Remote Access Capability Wireless Networking LAN to WAN Video Networking - Onsite Office of Technology Services technician available for consultation, installation and updates
51. Environmental Design Elements Acoustics “Excessive noise and reverberation interfere with speech intelligibility, resulting in reduced understanding and therefore reduced learning. In many classrooms in the United States, the speech intelligibility rating is 75 percent or less. That means that, in speech intelligibility tests, listeners with normal hearing can understand only 75 percent of the words read from a list.” Acoustics is imperative to ensure students’ learning. -Acoustical Society of America, Classroom Acoustics (2000).
52. Environmental Design Elements Ways to Improve Acoustics Sound-absorbing lay-in ceiling Sloped ceiling Thin carpet on floor Dual panel partition in walls Our Design Sloped ceiling in instructional areas Thin carpet and partition in perimeter walls -Acoustical Society of America, Classroom Acoustics (2000) -Salter (2002)
53. Environmental Design Elements Flooring “…with appropriate maintenance and replacement safeguards, carpet is a highly desirable flooring material for library media centers and offices because of its comfort, noise reduction, and appearance” (p. 43). - MSDE’s Facilities Guidelines for Library Media Programs (1998)

54. Relocation & Moving

55. Relocation and Movement Considerations Know the Date Ask for a timeline or create one with staff Keep patrons and administration informed regarding Media Center timeline Clean out/ Weed extensively Divise a great packing/unpacking plan What type of boxes? How much in a box? The type of label that will be put on the box Staging materials to be picked up Labeling new Media Center for easy unpacking Know who will be available for moving and unpacking

56. Outcomes & Responsibilities

57. Mapping the Process Monitor development of architectural plan Develop zone and furniture plan Analyze furniture plan Visit construction site Prepare furniture specs & get samples Develop a moving plan Issue bid requests Analyze bid requests Direct the move Begin occupancy Celebrate your success! Educate yourself Hire a consultant Develop program document Form an Advisory Committee Review & revise planning docs Visit other new libraries Prepare a program statement for architects Spatial relationships chart for architects Develop furnishings & technology budgets Select an architect Source: Erikson, R. & Markuson, C. (2007). Designing a school library media center for the future. Chicago: American Library Association.
58. Communication = Success Work successfully with key players – talk and listen Librarian’s role = insist your ideas be heard Develop working relationships early in the process Know the Building Committee, the Architect, and the Consultant Source: Erikson, R. & Markuson, C. (2007). Designing a school library media center for the future. Chicago: American Library Association.
59. Communication is Key BE: A good listener Consistent Thorough Observant Timely Appropriate Reasonable Clear and concise Willing to compromise Assertive, not aggressive Savvy – educate yourself. Source: Erikson, R. & Markuson, C. (2007). Designing a school library media center for the future. Chicago: American Library Association. Image retrieved May 2, 2010 from http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=superwoman+cartoon+image&FORM=IGRE&qpvt=superwoman+cartoon+image#focal=ce85597f1389f56dfa196badcfe0ae5e&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fpre.good.is%2Fusers%2Fxlarge-1228849384-superwoman.jpg
60. References - Introduction Harford County Public Schools. (2009-2010). Policies & procedures manual. Retrieved on February 27, 2010 from Harford County Public Schools Intranet Website. Harford County Public Schools. (2009). Deerfield Elementary School Profile. Retreived on April 1, 2010 from http://www.hcps.org/schools/SchoolProfile.aspx?schoolID=20 Harford County Public Schools. (2007). Deerfield Elementary School. Retrieved on April 1, 2010 from http://www.hcps.org/schools/docs/AttendanceAreas/Elementary/Deerfield.pdf MSDE. (2009). Maryland Report Card, Deerfield Elementary School. Retrieved on April 1, 2010 from http://mdreportcard.org/Assessments.aspx?K=120120&WDATA=school#MSAsnapshot
61. References – ALA Specifications (2006). IMPACT: Guidelines for north carolina media and technology programs. Retrieved on April 9, 2010 from http://www.ncwiseowl.org/Impact/info.htm (2005). ADA compliance checklist for libraries. Retrieved on April 10, 2010 from http://skyways.lib.ks.us/KSL/development/ADAcompliancechecklist.pdf (1995). Title 05 department of housing and community development: Subtitle 02 building and material codes. Chapter 02 Maryland Accessibility Code. Retrieved on April 10, 2010 from http://mdcodes.umbc.edu/dhcd2/Title05.pdf Adams, H. (2009, June). Access for students with disabilities. School Library Media Activities Monthly, XXV (10). Retrieved on April 9, 2010 from Academic Search Premier database. American Library Association. (2008). Code of ethics of the american library association. Retrieved on April 12, 2010 from http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/statementspols/codeofethics/codeethics.cfm Cutler, L. (2009, December). Dewey pictograms. Library Journal. Retrieved on April 9, 2010 from Academic Search Premier database. Department of Justice. (1994). ADA standards for accessible design: Code of regulations reprint. Retrieved on April 10, 2010 from http://www.ada.gov/adastd94.pdf Hopkins, J. (2006, August/September). Assistive technology: 10 things to know. Library Media Connection. Retrieved on April 9, 2010 from Academic Search Premier database. Hopkins, J. (2003, March). Assistive technology for the school library. Library Media Connection. Retrieved on April 9, 2010 from Academic Search Premier database. Hutchinson, N. (2001, June/July). Beyond ADA compliance: Redefining accessibility. American Libraries. Retrieved on April 9, 2010 from Academic Search Premier database. Irvall, B. & Nielsen, G.S. (2005). Access to libraries for persons with disabilities – CHECKLIST. International Federal of Library Associations and Institutions – IFLA Professional Reports, 89. Retrieved on April 10, 2010 from http://archive.ifla.org/VII/s9/nd1/iflapr-89e.pdf Maryland State Department of Education. (1998). Facilities guidelines for library media programs. Retrieved on April 10, 2010 from http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/EC67FB12-FE6B-464A-A2AD-D0C6307773E3/10028/MSDEFacilitiesGuidelinesforLibraryMediaPrograms199.pdf MSDE (2000). Standards for school library media programs in maryland. 6-7. Retrieved on February 27, 2010 from http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/EC67FB12-FE6B-464A-A2AD-D0C6307773E3/13092/SLMStandards.pdf Peters, T. and Bell, L. (2006, October). Assistive devices and options for libraries. Computers in libraries. Retrieved on April 9, 2010 from Academic Search Premier database. Vandenbark, R. (2010, March). Tending a wild garden: Library web design for persons with disabilities. Information Technology and Libraries. Retrieved on April 9, 2010 from Academic Search Premier database. Velleman, R. (1974, October). Library adaptations for the handicapped. School Library Journal. Retrieved March 22, 2010 from Wilson Web database.
62. References - Signage (2005). ADA compliance checklist for libraries. Retrieved on April 10, 2010 from http://skyways.lib.ks.us/KSL/development/ADAcompliancechecklist.pdf Cutler, L. (2009, December). Dewey pictograms. Library Journal. Retrieved on April 9, 2010 from Academic Search Premier database. DEMCO. (2010). Interchangeable Sign Holders and Sign Cards. Retrieved on April 18, 2010 from http://www.demco.com/goto?BLK2506&LPCD32 Library Skills. (2010). Product menu. Retrieved on April 16, 2010 from http://www.libraryskills.com/index.cfm Maryland State Department of Education. (1998). Facilities guidelines for library media programs. Retrieved on April 10, 2010 from http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/EC67FB12-FE6B-464A-A2AD-0C6307773E3/10028/MSDEFacilitiesGuidelinesforLibraryMediaPrograms199.pdf Ragsdale, K., and Kenney, D. (1995, May). Flyer 208: Effective library signage. Association of Research Libraries. Retrieved on April 16, 2010 from http://www.arl.org/bm~doc/spec-208-flyer.pdf Winkelstein, J. (2005, March). What’s your sign? Library Journal. Retrieved on March 22, 2010 from Wilson Web database.
63. Furniture Requirement Resources Brodart. (n.d.). Brodart on-line furniture catalog. Retrieved on April 20, 2010 from www.brodart.com. Gaylord. (n.d.) Gaylord on-line furniture catalog. Retrieved on April 20, 2010 from www.gaylord.com Graham, C., Demmers, L. (2001) Furniture for libraries. Retrieved on April 1, 2010 from: http://www.librisdesign.org/docs/FurnitureLibraries.pdf Harford County Public Schools, Office of Library Services . (2009-2010). Policies & procedures manual. BelAir, MD: Harford County Public Schools. Maryland State Department of Education.(1998). Facilities guidelines for library media programs. Retrieved on April 1, 2010 from http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/EC67FB12-FE6B-464A-A2AD-D0C6307773E3/10028/MSDEFacilitiesGuidelinesforLibraryMediaPrograms199.pdf Worden Furniture Company (n.d.). Worden furniture catalog. Retrieved on April 20, 2010 from www.wordencompany.com.
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