Bacon County Elementary

School Facility Plan

By: Jenna Hyers

~Serves 300-450 students~~Serves grades 3-5~

~Serves 55+ faculty members~~One full time media specialist~

~One part time media clerk~

BCES Media Center Profile

-Media Center is located in the middle of the building in

the main hallway.-Media Center is easily

accessible to ALL classrooms.

Media Center Location

The media center has 4 computers, 2 circulation desks,

easy bookshelves, a teacher workroom, office/storage area,

and a media news room.

Current Media Center Floor Plan

Photographs of Current Floor Plan

 

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Media Specialist Circulation Desk

-The media specialist desk is in the center of the library.-The media specialist has a view of the entire facility.

Seating Areas-The main seating area is in the far corner. It

has several nice chairs and a fireplace setting.

-It is to make the students feel comfortable and relaxed while reading.

Near the easy book shelves is a round table with chairs for students to sit and read.

Near the fiction books, there are two rocking chairs on a rug for the students to read also.

Computer Area

The computer area is located to the left of

the main circulation

desk. It has 4 computers and

a printer.

The teacher workroom has many resources like a laminator and die-cut machine.

The office/storage area is where the videos and tvs are located and another media specialist desk and storage shelves.

The media/news room houses most of the technology and is where the BCES Eagle News is filmed each morning.

Work and Storage Areas

The easy books are located to the right when you enter the Media Center.

The other books (fiction and nonfiction) are located on the 4 longer shelves to the left when you enter the library.

Book Collection

Survey ResultsPositive:

Grade chairs said the librarian was wonderful about displaying books with same content as standards each grade is learning.

Recommended Improvements

: Have a better

area for a large group/class seating.

Try to add more teacher resources each year.

Media Center Improvements

Problems Little or no secluded

class/large group seating area.

Not enough resources in the teacher work room.

Not a large enough computer/student ratio.

Suggestions Put a large area

rug in the back corner and rearrange area.

Try to add a few new teacher resources each year with budget.

Try to purchase more computers.

Media Center Improvements

Problems Not enough table

seating for teachers or students.

Some shelves in the library could be utilized better.

Suggestions Purchase some

tables and chairs for the media center.

Clean some of the excess/old material and utilize shelves so there can be less shelves and more seating.

Media Center Improvements

Problems Little or not

class/large group seating area.

Not enough resources in the teacher work room.

Not a large enough computer/student ratio.

Suggestions Put a large area

rug in the back corner and rearrange area.

Try to add a few new teacher resources each year with budget.

Try to purchase more computers.

 

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Another large area rug can be placed in the back corner that is strictly more for secluded class lessons.

More computers can be purchased for the computer area.

The bookshelves and materials can be clean and “weeded” out so that there are not as many bookshelves. Therefore, more area can be used for seating for both staff and students.

The teacher workroom can have new supplies added occasionally and can be kept neat and tidy with the help of the staff.

Media Center Modifications

The current media center policies are listed in blue.

The modifications or exceptions to the policies are written in red.

Media Center Policies

Accessibility Media Center is available for students and

teachers from 7:30-7:55 and 8:00-12:00 and 12:30-2:55 each day.

Media Specialist operates on a flexible schedule and will help teachers and students with resources when capable.

The media specialist or media clerk will be available at ANY time during the school day when a resource is needed.

Media Center Policy

Organizing and Staffing A media committee is formed each school

year that consists of a volunteer from each grade level. The committee will meet throughout the year to discuss library issues, programs, and activities.

Some parents will be asked to be on the committee.

Media Center Policy

Challenged Material In the event of challenged material, one

parent, one principal, and one faculty member non-representative of a classroom will join the group to review the complaint and take action.

If a specific material is challenged, a form will be filled out and the meeting will be held as soon as possible and action will be taken.

Media Center Policy

Books The loan period of a book is 2 weeks. Students may check out 2 books at a time. One book must be a chapter book and one

a shorter book. Discretion on the types of books is left up to

the individual teacher.

Media Center Policy

Reference Materials Reference materials are to be used by

students in the library media center. Teachers may borrow reference materials

for use in the classroom when necessary. If the media specialist deems it necessary,

the student may take the reference materials back to his or her classroom with teacher permission.

Media Center Policy

Audio/Visual Materials Students are not allowed to checkout AV

materials without special permission. Students may use audio/visual materials in

the library media center to make up a class assignment.

Teachers may check out materials at any time for use in the classroom.

Anyone may use or checkout AV materials when necessary with permission from the media specialist.

Media Center Policy

Faculty Checkouts Faculty may check out unlimited

numbers of materials as long as needed.

Faculty members must return the materials not being used as soon as possible so that other teachers and students can have access.

Media Center Policy

Overdue Books and Fines Overdue slips and fine notices will be

printed out and distributed to students at school.

Overdue slips and fines must be paid within 6 weeks after the book is overdue or lost.

Media Center Policy

Lost and Damaged Books If a book is lost or damaged, the book must be

paid for before additional books can be checked out.

Payment for a lost book is reimbursed should the book be found and returned in good condition.

Debts remaining at the end of the school year will be turned into the office.

If the media specialist/faculty member knows the child cannot find the book or cannot pay to replace the book, the charge will be forgiven.

Media Center Policy

Selection Policy The selection of the BCES media

center is based on the knowledge of the curriculum and the corresponding GPS.

The teachers are also encouraged to suggest any special selections they feel will benefit the media center.

Media Center Policy

Media Center Computers Computers are to be used for

curriculum research ONLY. Any other sites are prohibited.

Anyone caught on any other websites will be banned from the computers unless with adult supervision.

Media Center Policy

Jenna HyersFRIT 7132Dr. ChesterFall 2011

Bacon County Elementary School

Facility Plan