Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future

Contents
Figures
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
1	Seeing the Big Picture: What to Expect and When to Expect It
The Process
2	Working Successfully with Key Players: The Art of Communication
The Librarian?s Role
Communication Tips
3	Planning Your Program: It?s Never Too Soon!
4	Planning for Technology: The Essential Ingredients
The Challenge of Technology
A Connectivity Primer
Electrical Requirements
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Telephone and Fax
Theft Prevention
Library Media Center Classroom
Small-Group Study Rooms
Video Conferencing and Distance Learning Classroom
LCD Projectors and Interactive Whiteboards
Mixed Platform Challenges
Data-Driven Decision-Making (D3M) and Data Warehousing
Planning and Uncertainty
5	Planning Space Allocation: An Integrated Approach
Initial Considerations
Location of the Library
Library Entrances
Functional Areas
The Print Collection
Seating Capacity
Technology Requirements
Descriptive Specifications
Spatial Relationships Diagram
6	Creating a Functional Interior: Zone and Furniture Plans
Zone Plans
Furniture Plans
A High School Library Furniture Plan
Serving Multi-Grade Populations
The Result of Exemplary Planning
7	Creating an Inviting Interior: Furnishings
Furniture Selection
Sources for Furniture
Criteria for Purchasing Furniture
Key Features
Use of Color
A Final Word about Furniture Selection and Evaluation
8	Creating a Comfortable Interior: Lighting, Acoustics, Mechanical Design, and Ergonomics
Lighting
Acoustics
Mechanical Design
Ergonomics
9	Creating a Green Interior: Sustainability
10	Making the Library Accessible: An Inclusive Approach
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Signage
Learning Styles
Safety Issues
11	Buying What You Want: Specifications and Bid Documents
Specifications
General Conditions
12	The Final Phases: Construction, Delivery, Installation, and Moving In
Construction
Delivery and Installation of Furniture and Equipment
Moving In
Celebrate
13	Combining Facilities: Joint School-Public Libraries
Difficulties
Potential Advantages
Case Study: Conceptual Design for a Joint-Use Library
Challenges
14	Conclusion: Building Upon the Experience Of Others
Appendixes
A	Common Architectural Symbols
B	Suggested Space Allocations and Adjacencies
C	Sample Area Data Form
D	General Information on Shelving
E	Recommended Chair and Table Heights
F	Sample Furniture Specification
G	Sources of Furniture and Fixtures
H	Useful Websites
Selected Readings
Index