Planning for 21st Century Library Facilities

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Planning for 21st Century Library Facilities

• Steven M. Baule
• Community Unit School District 201
• sbaule_at_cusd201.org

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Library Facilities Issues

• Planning Team Organization
• Determining Needed Spaces
• Specifying Needs
• Bids
• Architects, etc.

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Planning Team Organization

• Principal
• Library media specialist(s)
• Classroom teachers
• Student representatives
• Parent representatives
• Public librarian

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Determining Space Needs

• Services to be performed
• Space required
• In the form of classrooms, ea. 1/2 classroom
• Infrastructure required
• Lighting needs
• Located near, away from, etc.

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Specifying Needs

• Programming Documents
• Work with the architect to determine how to
  proceed
• Where to obtain
• Facilities Planning
• Architect
• Other districts

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Shelving

• Display space
• Open
• Closed
• Periodicals
• Paperback racks

• Collection Analysis
• Type of collection
• Present volumes
• Anticipated growth
• Volumes per foot
• Linear feet needed

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Shelving Issues

• ADA Requirements
• 36 between shelves
• 60 to allow passing
• High shelving is still allowable
• Metal v. Wood

• Linear Feet
• Elementary books
• 20 per foot
• Secondary books
• 10 per foot
• Periodicals
• 50 per foot
• Secondary reference
• 8 per foot

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Shelving Needs Analysis
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Seating

• One class per LMS1
• 10 of student body
• Square tables are preferred
• Soft seating?
• Sled chairs?
• Two stage chairs?

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Tables

• Round v. square v. rectangular
• Number of students
• Types of projects to be completed
• Other functions held in the library

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Circulation Desk

• Work hard to determine needs
• Be very specific
• Create a mock up
• Most important piece of furniture in the LMC
• Be able to observe everywhere from here

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Other Public Areas

• Conference rooms
• Story areas
• Leisure reading
• Microforms
• Etc.

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Technology Rich Areas

• Computer spaces
• Labs
• Walk up terminals
• Wireless access in classrooms and the LMC
• AV production spaces
• Laminating
• Taping, editing, etc.

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Network Issues

• Wired v. wireless
• Fiber v. copper
• Multimode v. single mode
• Phone cable (Cat. 3) v. data cable (Cat. 5)

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Staff Areas

• LMS office space
• Work room
• Closed storage
• Computer and AV repair
• Network server spaces
• Etc.

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Color

• Color used in study spaces affects learning
• For primary grades use bright primary colors
• For secondary students use tints of blue, green,
  gray or beige

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Signage

• Wait until the library is open
• Test signage with temporary signs
• Determine what questions are asked
• Ensure clarity of message

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Bids

• Determine what you want
• Alternative bids are okay
• Know all the state rules
• Find someone knowledgeable about the process
• You may pre-qualify bidders
• Award bids in a timely manner
• Be involved - dont have the business office do
  everything without your knowledge

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Bids, cont.

• You can identify some types of items or
  sub-contractors and assign them to the general
  contractor
• This allows a certain flexibility for circulation
  systems, video equipment, etc.

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Stages of Construction

• Planning phase
• Design development (DDs)
• Construction drawings (CDs)
• Construction
• Substantial completion
• Final completion

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A Construction Whos Who

• Architect
• Engineers (structural, electrical, etc.)
• Project manager
• General contractor
• Sub-contractor
• Cable designer
• Foremen

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Architects

• Libraries are special spaces
• Find an architect with library experience
• Visit his/her work
• Ensure that they listen
• Work with the business manager

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Timelines

• Backwards planning is required
• Start at the opening date and go backwards
• Move in date
• Furniture setup
• Facilities completion
• Data wiring
• Construction
• Bid award, opening, notice
• Plans completed

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For More Information

• National Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities
• www.edfacilities.org
• KQ web site
• http//www.ala.org/aasl/kqweb/kqbackissues.html
• Doug Johnsons List of Facilities ?s
• www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/dougwri/buildingques
  tions.html
• Facilities Planning for School Library Media and
  Technology Centers
• Linworth

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Questions?

• Thank you