| Library Media Center Space | Functions/Activities/Special Considerations | Equipment // Furnishings |
| Circulation | Area where media and materials are checked in and out. Area for returns (book drop).
Should include information desk.
Usually located near the library media center's main entrance
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- network access
- electrical outlets
- charge desk and staff work area
- public access catalogs
- circulation computer
- shelving for reserves and special collections
- book carts/trucks
- security system
- display
- telephone / intercom
- cubbies for book bags
- book drop
- copier
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General Reading, Browsing, Listening and Viewing
This area will include: |
Central room of library media center for student and faculty use.
Allows adequate space for shelves (wall and free standing).Visible supervision by library personnel is a consideration. Creative use of shelving and furniture may be used to define areas in the library which accommodate a variety of functions and different sized groups. The areas described below need not be discrete areas, but may overlap or flow into one another. |
- network access
- electrical outlets
- carpeting
- adequate lighting (natural and artificial)
- acoustical treatment
- variety of seating (such as carrels, lounge chairs, standard tables and chairs) for reading, quiet study, viewing, listening and research for individuals and groups of different sizes
- computer stations for information retrieval using current and emerging technologies
- individual audiovisual equipment with headphones
- clock
- display
- photocopier
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circulating collection
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core collection (fiction and non-fiction) |
- network access
- electrical outlets
- shelves (adjustable and movable, with consideration given to height of students in the building and with accommodation to ADA regulations)
- public access catalog(s)
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reference and electronic information |
non-circulating materials used for research (e.g. encyclopedias, dictionaries, gazetteers, atlases) and to include Internet and telecommunications access, CD-ROM and emerging technologies |
- network access
- electrical outlets
- shelves (adjustable)
- atlas and dictionary stands
- computer stations for information retrieval using current and emerging technologies
- storage space
- printers
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periodicals
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print, microform and on-line issues of serial publications (e.g. magazines, newspapers, journals) |
- electrical outlets
- display rack for current periodicals
- newspaper rack
- microfiche / microfilm reader printer(s)
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audiovisual software storage |
commercially and locally produced software for student and teacher use (e.g. videotapes, laser disks, CD-ROMs, CDs, audio cassettes) |
- adjustable shelving (open and closed)
- storage cabinets
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vertical file
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an organized collection of materials such as newspaper clippings, maps, pamphlets, brochures, pictures |
- file cabinet with hanging folders
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general storage
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back issues of periodicals, media and seldom used materials |
- adjustable shelving
- cabinets
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| Group Instruction Room |
area for direct instruction, reading aloud, storytelling, book talks, puppet shows, video conferencing, meeting space |
- network access
- electrical outlets
- lightening and darkening capabilities
- carpeted risers or stairs
- flat area with chairs and tables
- whiteboard
- bulletin board
- flannel board
- magnetic board
- podium or lectern
- provision for audio / video recording
- projection capabilities for computer images, VCR, overhead and other resources
- projection screen
- computer with appropriate interface
- television monitor (27" minimum)
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| Electronic Multimedia Production Area |
area for school community to design, develop, and produce multimedia products; may include sound controlled space for audio-video recording; should be accessible by groups without disrupting activities in other areas of the library. |
- network access
- electrical plug mold around the perimeter of the room
- multimedia computers with sufficient RAM capacity and hard drive capacity as required by memory intensive graphics applications; with 17" monitors.
- television monitor (32" minimum) for final products
- color printer
- additional electrical outlets in central work areas
- audio and video recording equipment
- assorted software and equipment for graphics production
- color copier
- editing / viewing equipment
- scanner
- video camera
- digital camera
- work tables
- S video capacity
- storage capacity
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| Electronic Control Area |
tile floored, secure area housing centralized electronic equipment, heavy duty capacity wiring on an independent circuit; located in a climate controlled space |
- etwork access
- ectrical outlets
- server(s)
- CD-ROM tower(s)
- media retrieval units
- video distribution equipment
- cable drops
- wiring closet
- emerging technologies
- smart uninterrupted power supply for network / server shutdown
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| Workroom |
technical services area for minor repairs, materials processing, sorting, cataloging; may also include area for equipment storage and distribution and/or media production |
- etwork access
- electrical outlet(s)
- paper cutter(s)
- repair equipment and supplies
- typewriter
- shelving
- Locking cupboards and/or cabinets
- countertops with electrical plug mold and floor covering built to withstand heavy use.
- sink with hot and cold water
- tacking irons(s)
- lamination equipment
- computer station
- telephone jack
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| Office for Media Center Administration |
separate room for administration tasks, storage of administrative records and files, meetings and conferences which allows an open view of the media center |
- network access
- cordless telephone
- fax machine
- electrical outlets
- intercom access
- desk(s)
- chair(s)
- computer / printer
- filing cabinet
- shelving
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| Equipment Room |
a secure room accessible to hallway, preferably adjacent to the workroom for storage, distribution, maintenance, and repair of hardware and software |
- etwork access
- electrical outlets
- work bench with electrical plug mold
- cable TV outlet
- telephone jack
- storage racks / bins
- storage for spare parts, accessories and general supplies
- equipment service and repair tools
- file cabinet(s)
- pegboard(s)
- shelves
- computer station
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| RECOMMENDED ADDITIONS |
| Video Studio |
secure and sound proof area for production and distribution of video programs; accessible without disrupting activities in other areas of the library; may also serve as ATM site for interactive distance learning and video conferencing (equipment - see ATM specifications; specialists lists in appendix); consider benefits of digital versus analog equipment. |
- network access
- electrical outlets
- built-in cabinets with locks
- television cameras
- tripods, dollies
- video decks
- mixers
- microphones
- lighting, track and movable
- audio recording equipment
- editing equipment
- head end equipment
- amplifiers
- table
- chairs
- counter work surfaces
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| Photographic Darkroom |
area for photographic production serving all instructional needs, yearbook staff, school newspaper and other activities |
- electrical plug mold
- stainless steel sink
- counter space (wet and dry sides)
- water temperature control
- adequate ventilation
- storage shelves and drawers under the counter
- provisions for light lock
- safe lights with appropriate controls
- general darkroom equipment for photographic developing and printing
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