1. Designing a 21 st Century SchoolLibrary Information Center Designing a 21 st Century School Library Information Center

2. Purpose of an LIC To support the implemented curriculum of the school by providing resources that will expand and enhance student learning beyond the textbook To support the recreational reading needs of all members of the learning community To support the information needs of all members of the learning community To serve as the information resource center for the school

3. An Information Resources Center in the 21st Century - is a central resource which supports the total school curriculum and ethos, in which a spirit of enquiry is encouraged to engender lifelong interests and passions - is an integral part of teaching and learning and other activities in the school - is a focus of information/learning skills development throughout the school Source: Tilke, A. (ed.), Library Association guidelines for secondary school libraries, London, 1998

4. An Information Resources Center in the 21st Century - provides opportunities for the individual to read more widely and think more deeply - is an important resource in the school for leisure and recreational needs - is an essential partner in the development of lifelong learning skills Source: Tilke, A. (ed.), Library Association guidelines for secondary school libraries, London, 1998

5. Mission of San Diego Public Library RR espond to the information needs of San Diego's diverse communities EE nsure equal access to local, national, and global resources AA nticipate and address the educational, cultural, business, and recreational interests of the public DD evelop and provide welcoming environments

6. Vision for the 21 st Century South Carolina school library information centers will use complex technologies to provide the greatest access and delivery of information in traditional print and digital format to members of their learning communities.

7. Core Missions of the LIC physical spaceLibrary as physical space information resource centerLibrary as information resource center instructional delivery centerLibrary as instructional delivery center service providerLibrary as service provider

8. 3 key factors PeoplePeople –Student users –Adult users ProgramProgram –Instruction –ICTs –Collection –Literary/cultural events PlacePlace –Ambiance –Lifelong learning ethos

9. Trends in Education Typical school spaces will change. Instructional materials will continue to evolve. Technology will dominate instructional delivery. Technology will be available from multiple access points. Libraries will need more people space and less collection space.

10. Trends in Education “Electronic Village” school activities include –communication among teachers, –communication between teachers and administrators, –communication between school and community members, –communication between teachers and parents, –collaborative learning among students –collaborative learning between students and community mentors

11. Four characteristics essential to a successful "electronic village" achieving a "critical mass" of users focusing on interactions between people rather than focusing on particular technologies providing applications tailored for each type of user implementing new services on a timely basis, so that community networking becomes a fundamental consideration in the vision and planning of the networking infrastructure

12. Design for… Growth and program development Continued and future infusion of technology Expanded hours Staff changes and more users Flexible use of space Focus Focus should be on future learning needs that result from emerging technologies, curricular changes, and new organizational patterns rather than on structural requirements and code compliance.

14. Physical Spaces Informational Area Instructional Area Presentation Area Production Area Recreational Reading Area Equipment/AV Storage Workroom Offices Professional Room/Conference Room Social Area Technology Connectivity Restroom(s)

15. General Design Considerations Grade range (e.g., K-5, 6-8, K-12) Sharing space for extended grade ranges General location within the larger school facility Color Scheme –Traditional/classic colors –School colors HVAC –Climate controlled year-round –Zones –Ventilation

17. General Design Considerations Location of LIC should acknowledge central role information services play in learning programs for students and teachers Location should be strategic to: –Facilitate ownership by all users –Ensure easy access to resources to ensure integration of information services and ICTs into the curriculum –Provide easy access to the street for deliveries and for community use

18. General Design Considerations Sharing space with the community Security –Electronic Security Systems –Lockable storage –Anchoring of valuable equipment Accessibility/User-friendly Electrical/Data Connectivity ADA requirements –Entrances/Exits –Tables –Computer workstations

19. Designing for Safety http://www.cpted.net Minimal cost – if included during design process Works with school design for safe architecturally-pleasing facility Allows after-hours building use by community Control number of exits for safety and traffic flow Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

20. Designing for Safety Plan unobstructed views of major areas (e.g., parking, front entrance, outside entrance to information center, reading room, conference room) Locate windows out of reach of potential vandals Locate rooms used by community near front and center of building; lock off remainder of building Locate rooms used by community along outer wall of media center; lock off remainder of library Student entrance to library: design multiple routes to this area to avoid congestion. Crime Prevention Through Environment Design

21. General Design Considerations Floor Covering –Location –Carpet –Tile Lighting –Task lighting –Windows/Natural light Acoustics Gallery/Display Space

23. General Design Considerations Physical arrangement –Flexibility of space –More people space –Less collection space –Conducive to inquiry, study, independent use Infrastructure Relation of LIC to entire school is critical for ease of moving materials and equipment easily from LIC to other learning areas

26. Functional Areas Informational Area Presentation Area Production Area Instructional Area Flexibility:Flexibility: variable space through movable partitions or use of furniture and shelving as partitions. Traffic Flow (patterns)Traffic Flow (patterns) Visual ControlVisual Control

27. Physical Spaces Kiosks (printing, hot-desks) Cyber-Center (Cyber Café) Multimedia production Studio Head-in room Server room Acoustics Floor covering Lighting Relation to other areas Technology Areas

28. Physical Spaces Technology Access –Ubiquitous access (wired, wireless) –LCD projector –Computer lab –Smartboards Lighting Floor covering Acoustics Relation to other areas Seating –Minimum of 2 classes –Additional class seating dependent on school size Instructional Areas

33. Physical Spaces Shelving Seating Acoustics Floor covering Lighting (artificial/natural) Connectivity/Electricity Aesthetics Relation to other areas Recreational Reading Area

34. Physical Spaces What kind of equipment? How much equipment? What size? What kind of media (A-V)? How much? Shelving Flooring Connectivity/Electricity Equipment/A-V StorageArea Equipment/A-V Storage Area

35. Martha Alewine Consultant, School Library Media Services Office of Technology 725 Marshall Road Greenwood, SC 29646 Voice: 864-229-4230 Fax: 864-941-5421 Email: malewine@ed.sc.gov