- 1. East Central Elementary1502 Dean Avenue Rome, GA 30161____________________ Media Facility Plan Presented by: Velvet Ferrari FRIT 7132
2. East Central Elementary Schools MissionThe mission of East Central Elementary is to provide Statementoptimal learning experiences in a safeenvironment, empowering students to acquire theknowledge to reach their full potential asconfident, life-long learners. 3. East Central Media CenterMissionThe mission of the East Central Elementary Media Center is to create a foundation of lifelong learning and make the media center the heart of the school. It is our goal to encourage students to actively seek and pursue knowledge, promote reading as a worthwhile and enjoyable activity, and assist students and faculty in becoming effective users of ideas and information. 4. East Central Media CenterObjectives To provide daily opportunities for students tobrowse, explore, and use all resources in themedia center. To provide support to students in carrying outresource based learning assignments andlearning activities. Teaching and Learning The media specialistand teacher will plan activities and projects thatintegrate the classroom curriculum withInformation Skills. These activities and projectswill provide students with real-lie learningexperiences that encourage the use of a varietyof formats to address the different learning styles. 5. School/Media Center Data East Central Elementary is located on the eastside of Rome,Georgia. The school opened in 1975, renovated in1985, additions in 1989, additions in 2005, andrenovated in 2007. East Central serves grades K through 6th grade There are approximately 510 students Serves 65+ faculty members The majority of the student population come fromaverage to above-average income homes The Media Center has approximately 14,000 The average monthly circulation is 3,498 6. East Central Media CenterLearning EnvironmentThe Rome City Schools Media programs learning environment: meets the needs of both teachers and students by collaborative planningand use of library media services. provides a Georgia Performance Standards-based, flexible schedule, andopen access learning environment. incorporates information literacy and technology instruction by the librarymedia specialist and teachers. provides technical access and instruction for students, teachers,administrators, and staff. structures learning experiences that encourage users to organize, evaluate,and use information effectively. provides opportunities for staff development and professional growth forlibrary media staff, teachers, administrators, and other members of thelearning community. provides resource materials, equipment, and learning activities to supportand extend the instructional program. 7. East Central Media Center Facilities and Personnel The Rome City Schools Media program provides anatmosphere that is conducive to student learning and isstaffed by a skilled, certified library media specialist. The arrangement of each media center is conducive toboth small and large groups. In each media center, the students have access to acomputer lab that allows them to research, produce, andaccess information including GALILEO and other databases. The students of RCS have access through the lab andschool computers to Safari, which serves as an OPAC(On-line Public Access Catalog). Each school employs at least one media specialist. Largerschools may provide a second media specialist or a libraryteaching assistant. 8. East Central Media CenterResources and Technology The Rome City Schools library media program provides a variety ofresources to support the diverse needs of all learners. The librarymedia specialist: facilitates the use and integration of technology and informationsystems to enrich the curricula and enhance learning. provides current print, non-print, technology and online materials. organizes using a standard automated classification system. provides access to resources within the library media center andoutside the school facility. participates in writing the school and system technology plans. participates in the assessment and acquisition of technology. provides and participates in professional development technologyinstruction. models ethical conduct and integrity in the use of the Internet andother electronic resources. uses existing and emerging technology to access, evaluate, anddistribute information. attains technology competencies to enhance the educationalprocess. 9. East Central Media Center Assessment and EvaluationThe Rome City Schools library media program practices continuous, collaborative assessment of the changing needs of the curriculum and individual learners. An annual evaluation, using an instrument/survey developed at each building level, provides data for the management and decision-making policies regarding the complete media program. 10. Media Center Special Programs Scholastic Book FairBook FairThe East Central Media Center sponsors two book fairs a year, one in theSpring and one in the Fall, with the proceeds going directly to the mediacenter. Each book fair includes a student preview day, and a teacherwish list that helps teachers build their classroom libraries. If a teachercompletes the wish list, then the media specialist will give them a $4.99book for free. 11. Media Center Special ProgramsAuthor and Illustrator VisitsEach year the school receives a visit from a published author and/or illustrator. Visiting authors are a great opportunity to get students excited about and motivated to read. Books for visiting authors to sign are sold through the media center before the visit. Previous visiting authors and illustrators include Michael P. White and Eric 12. Media Center SpecialProgramsAccelerated ReaderThe AR program is used school wide. It is used strictly as an incentive forreading. After taking the STAR reading test, students are given anappropriate level for choosing books. Once they have read abook, students take a computer test on the book and are awarded a wordcount based on how well they scored on the test. The media specialistand the principal set the reading goals for each grade level.There are several incentives for reaching their goals. There are five goalswith the last one being the end of the year field trip. 13. East Central Media Center 14. View to the Left and to theRightRight Side ofEntranceLeft Side of Entrance 15. Circulation DeskBehind the circulation is the workroom to the left and the media specialists office to the right. 16. Work/Storage Room 17. Media Specialist Office 18. Computer AreaThe computer area consists of 10 computers, 4printers, a projector, and a screen. 19. Fiction / NonfictionFictionNonfiction 20. Audio Visual Storage 21. Leveled Readers 22. Fire Exit 23. Gathering Area 24. Story Time Area 25. EverybodyFiction/Nonfiction 26. Featured Books 27. Speech Room 28. Teacher Resource Area 29. Existing Facility Layout 30. Facility Useo Book Check-in / Check-outo Computerso Student Project Researcho Streaming Video Equipmento Live Broadcast /Morning News Programo Technology Equipment Useo Class Story Timeo Accelerated Reader Program Testingo School and Faculty Meetingso Special Events 31. Media Center PoliciesCirculation of materials:Check out:Elementary students are encouraged to check out materials during weeklyclasses. K can check out one book at a time, grades 1-5 can check out twobooks at a time, and grade 6 can check out three books at atime. Exceptions are made for class project needs and avid readers.Media Specialists work to encourage students to take responsibility for theirown library materials by discussing strategies for keeping track of librarybooks, and providing opportunities for materials exchange outside ofscheduled class time.Loan Periods:Loan periods vary by school and grade. Generally students may keep itemsfor between one and three weeks, depending on their schools procedure. AtEast Central, student can keep books for one week.Materials may be renewed for two loan periods, providing there are no holdson them.Students are encouraged to return items to the media center as soon aspossible so they can borrow new materials and to allow access forclassmates. 32. Media Center PoliciesOverdue Materials:Overdue notices are printed out and delivered on a regular basis (minimumof once per month).When a student receives a second overdue notice, he or she may losecheckout privileges until the overdue item is returned.Lost or Damaged Materials:Annually, a considerable number of library materials are lost from schoollibrary media centers. These losses deprive users of valuable mediaresources and have an inhibiting effect on the school curriculum.If an item has been lost or damaged, it must be paid for or replaced. Itemstwo months overdue may be considered lost and the patron will be chargedas such if the item is not returned immediately. 33. Media Center PoliciesIf items are declared lost or are damaged, the media specialist willissue a bill with all replacements costs listed. If no response is receivedafter two weeks, the media specialist will send a bill to the familythrough U.S. Mail or contact them via email or telephone.Students who lose or damage materials beyond repair will be chargedthe full replacement cost, as determined by the original cost of thematerial or the cost to replace it in todays dollars, depending on the ageof the item. The media specialist may determine an appropriatesubstitute title if the original item is out of print. The replacement finemay be higher than the original price paid under these circumstances. Students with more than three missing items may not check outadditional materials without permission from the media specialist. 34. Media Center PoliciesStudents who habitually lose materials and do not pay for them may belimited to using materials only in the media center or classroom.Regular, appropriate access to media center materials and services may notbe suspended for any students. Only home-based circulation may becurtailed if necessary.Refunds:If materials are found within the same school year, the fine will berefunded, unless the replacement copy has already been purchased. Finesfor lost materials found during the summer months prior to a new schoolyear cannot be refunded.Fines and Lost Materials Funds: Funds collected from destroyed and lost books are used to purchase replacement or new materials according to the media center collection policy. It is the responsibility of the media specialist to provide receipts to any students who pay fines, and to keep proper records of all library accounts. 35. Media Center BehaviorWhat Behavior is Expected in the Media Center?It is expected that an atmosphere will be maintained in the MediaCenter that makes it possible for all students and staff visiting to beproductive. You should come to the Media Center with a purpose inmind.You are asked to keep quiet talking to a minimum so that you do notdisturb others. No more than four students per table. In somesituations, at the discretion of the library media center staff orteachers, students will be asked to sit no more than one or two to atable. Each student should have something to do while in the MediaCenter. If you are in on a Study Hall pass, it is assumed that you haveproperly signed out. Return to Study Hall in a timely manner.While using computer stations, please remember that in order to use theInternet you need to have current Internet access forms on file. It isalso expected that you will have an educational purpose for using theinternet. All students must abide by the districts acceptable usepolicy. Your teachers will assist in explaining assignments whereonline resources should be used and directing you to the sites to beused. If you experience problems or have questions please ask for 36. Positive Survey FindingsFifth GradeFaculty Responses Responses The openness is Like the computersgreat Can go check out Variety of books isbooks anytime good Like the reading Lots of computerscenter Large storage room Using Safari to Good class setslocate a certain book Area for an entire The flat screen isclassroomawesome Nice selection ofleveled texts 37. Negative Survey FindingsFifth Grade Responses Teacher Responses Do not like the white Book drop too close totablescheck out area Too many books EnoBoard not hungneed repaired Need a full-time assistant Too small Too dull in color No windows Window in MS office Cant always get helpneeds MS busy with ato be lowerclass Can only check out 2books at a time 38. Facility Changes Add 4 different color stripes at the top of the walls Since our school already has these stripes in the cafeteria, get paint from maintenance no cost. Add more kid friendly seating Purchase large pillows for floor Purchase 2 child-sized tables and 8 chairs Redesign Story Time area Purchase reading terrace Install EnoBoard Have maintence install board no cost Add new OPAC stations Purchase new circulation desk 39. New Facility Layout 40. Media Center ImprovementsStory Time Area Create a gathering space for children to participate in story time, puppet shows or any other show-and-tell setting. The maple hardwood reading terrace is made up of hinged panels and multiple levels that are naturally inviting to children. Floors are cushioned vinyl for comfort, durability and easy cleaning. Two levels of ten display shelves are attached to the hinged panels to keep your favorite childrens titles close at hand and easily accessible for young patrons. Each shelf measures 13-1/2"H xhttp://www.highsmith.com/search/reading%20terrace/ 19"W x 1/2"D. Measures 57"H x 65"W xGressco-KinderSystem174-Small-Reading-Terrace-10-Shelves-57quotH-x-65quotW-x-65quotD-c_21709086/ 65"D overall. $4710.00. 41. Media Center Improvements Kid Friendly SeatingGive kids a cozy spot forreading, resting or chattingwith friends! This resilientfloor cushion features azippered, multicolored vinylcover that removes for easycleaning. Filled withshredded foam for comfortand support. MeetsCalifornia Code 117standards for flameresistance. Measures 9"H x46" in diameter overall.4 - $123.00.http://www.highsmith.com/Four-Color-Vinyl-Floor-Cushion-c_25270770/ 42. Media Center Improvements Kid Friendly Seating Affordably priced childrens tables are available in a variety of bold colors to give your library a vibrant, contemporary look. Constructed for years of dependable service36"-diameter tables"-thick, high-pressure laminate topsSolid-maple aprons1"-square maple legs with non-marring glidesMeasures 21"H. http://www.highsmith.com/Colorful-Childrens-Library- 2 tables at $203.00 a piece - $406.00 Table-21quotH-x-36quot-dia-Blue-c_21707679/ Replace two adult-sized tables with two child-sized tables. 43. Media Center Improvements Kid Friendly SeatingMake kids feel right at home with library furnishings that are just theirsize! Sturdy maple construction stands up to everyday use in busychildrens environmentsContoured chairs with waterfall seats measure 22"H x 13"W x15"D overall 8 chairs at $121.00 a piece - $968.00http://www.highsmith.com/Community-Kinder-Table-c_21703921/ Replace eight adult-sized chairs with eight child-sized chairs. 44. Media Center Improvements OPAC StationsNew! Inspiron 17RIncludes McAfee & AccidentalDamage protection.2 laptops at $649.99 - $1298.00http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-17r-n7110/pd?oc=fndoy07&model_id=inspiron-17r-n7110 45. Media Center ImprovementsCirculation DeskDEMCO Liberation Circulation DeskConstructed of 3/4" thick, 7-ply veneer coreplywood with oak veneer facingIndividual captured tops are a multi-ply coreconstruction with high pressure laminate surfaceSolid oak edge banding on all exposed edgesModular components make up the subtle styling of thisfunctional circulation furniture. Each individual unitfeatures a captured top within 29"D end panels allowingease of rearrangement with minimal effort. All interiorframing material is 3/4"-thick kiln-dried hardwood toprovide structural soundness. Drawer fronts and boxeson all units are 3/4"-thick solid oak, and are easilyaccessed with full extension drawer slides. Units withshelves feature drilled pin holes to allow adjustability.Start by choosing either a recessed or level topdesk, and continue by adding a variety of storage unitsand ADA components. ADA access units feature frontleg room on the patron side, and a choice of shelving orleg room on the interior side to accommodate an ADAemployee. Corner connectors in choice of 45 or 90angles will give you the desired curve to define yourspace. Further customize your desk by selectingsurface heights to fit your work needs. Hangingpedestal files and lateral files along with 2 styles of CPUhttp://www.demco.com/goto?blk00083730&intcmp=BMholders will keep information close at hand, yet cleanlyR_00083730tucked away. Complete your arrangement with a pair ofend panels required to finish the entire assembly. 46. Media Center Improvements Circulation Desk3 (A) Liberation Desk Unit w/Twin Drawers 36"W x 29"DWF12158820 EA $1,314.99 $3,944.971 (D) Liberation Recessed 30"H Worksurface Desk 42"Wx29"DWF12158950 EA$999.99 $999.992 (E) Liberation 90 Degree Round Corner Unit 29"W x 29"D WF12159220 EA $1,164.99 $2,329.981 (J) Liberation Book Return Front Slot 36"W x 29"DWF12158990 EA$864.99 $864.991 (M) Liberation Storage Unit with 2 Open Shelves 36"W WF12159120 EA $1,074.99 $1,074.991 (P) Liberation Storage Unit with Hinged Door, 2 Shelves 32"W WF12171880 EA $1,374.99 $1,374.99 Merchandise Total 10, 589.91
