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Learning Resources in Learning Resources in Fruitvale Elementary School (FES) Library:Fruitvale Elementary School (FES) Library:

Improving Organization and AccessImproving Organization and Access

By Christa Salsiccioli

OutlineOutline1. Introduction2. Goals of FES library3. Areas needing change4. Rationales and proposed changes• physical space• furniture• homepage

1. Timeline 2. The “who” of change3. Budget and cost4. Challenges5. Conclusion

IntroductionIntroduction

the need for improved physical and digital access

strategies, timeline, costs and potential challenges in implementing change

the support and success the changes will bring to the school community

This presentation will demonstrate:

Goals to Support Library PatronsGoals to Support Library Patrons

Goal #1◦ Provide current and authentic research and

information literacy experiences

Goal #2 ◦ Support management, selection and

evaluation of effective resources

Goals continuedGoals continuedGoal #3◦ Advocate and promote user independence

Goal #4◦ Provide a comfortable and workable physical space

Goal #5 ◦ Provide use of current technology

Areas Needing ChangeAreas Needing Change

• Physical Space• student lounge area

• Furniture• tables and chairs

• Homepage

Rationale for Change:Rationale for Change:

position of tables make working area crampedvisually uninvitinguncomfortable seating◦ minimal lounge seating◦ lounge seating currently placed only in front of Smart

Board

Physical Space

Proposal for Change: Proposal for Change: Physical SpacePhysical Space

•reposition furniture to create more pathways and use the whole available space•provide comfortable, cozy, attractive and adequate lounge furniture •create a student centered library setting•supports library’s goals #1, #3, #4

Floor Plan of Floor Plan of Current Current Physical SpacePhysical Space

Floor Plan of Floor Plan of ProposedProposed Physical Space Physical Space

Rationale For Change:Rationale For Change:

tables and chairs are too tall and too wide

triangular tables ◦ awkward to work on ◦ prevents productive interaction amongst

studentsunsuitable working conditions for

primary students

Furniture

Proposal for Change: Proposal for Change: FurnitureFurniture

• Provide tables and chairs with a range of different heightso will be more comfortable and accommodate all sizes of all

grade levels

• Flower shaped tables provide students personal working space

• Supports research, selection, management and evaluation of resources (Goal #1 and #2)

• Provides a comfortable and workable space (Goal #4)

Rationale for Change:Rationale for Change:

students have minimal access to computers

no access for independent use at home or out of library

does not supporttechnology skills, Information Literacy skillsor access to digital resources

Homepage

Proposal for Change:Proposal for Change: Homepage AccessHomepage Access

Provide student access to online library catalogue (OPAC) (Goal #1 and #3)

Provide independent use to support information literacy and technology skills (Goal #2 and #3)

Provide access to valuable digital resources (Goal #2)

Promote positive image and learning experiences library has to offer

Increase number of computers at Computer Stations (Goal #5)

TimelineTimelinePhysical Space and Furniture

Project should take approximately 2 to 4 months from start to finish

Begin project in the month of May

Draw up proposed budget plan and present to Administration, School PAC, District PAC and School Board for extra funding – 1 month

Selecting, ordering and assembling furniture – 1 to 2 months

Designing new configuration and set up – 3 weeks to 1 month

TimelineTimelineHomepage

Approximate timeline is 2 to 3 months and will need continued updating when running

Attend School District Professional Development opportunities in technology skills and Web 2.0 tools workshop – 4 weeks, 1 hour sessions per week

Attend District Librarian Meetings to work collaboratively with Teacher – Librarians in creation of Homepage – ongoing

Design and starting up of Homepage –1 to 2 months

The “Who” of Change:The “Who” of Change:Teacher Librarian Students and Staff (design and information)Administration (support and budget)PAC and School Board (budget)District Teacher Librarians (collaborative

partners)Leader/professional of TechnologySchool District Maintenance Crew

(assembly of furniture)

District budget is predetermined by the school board and allocates percentage of district funding to each library

FES library receives ~ $2000.00 /year from District

School Budget requires alternate means for funding such as Book Fairs and donations from PAC

surplus of money is used the next school year

Budget Budget

$ Cost of Items $$ Cost of Items $Items Purchased from Amazon.comItems Purchased from Amazon.com

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Item Quantity Individual Price Total

Flower – Shaped Tables

5 $240.99 $1204.95

Stackable Chairs 30 $241.99 (pack of 6) $1209.95

Beanbag Seats 6 $26.80 $160.80

Standard Chair 2 $65.80 $131.60

Children’s Sofa 2 $99.88 $199.76

Basic Birch End Table (OPTIONAL)

2 $49.99 $99.98

SUBTOTAL : $3,007.04

HST 12% : $360.84

SHIPPING AND HANDLING 10% :

$336.79

TOTAL : $3704.67

Cost Cost continuedcontinued

SHORTFALL

Type of Funding Funding Amount

District $1000.00

School (Book Fairs, PAC)

$1000.00

Surplus $400.00

Total: $2400.00

Proposed Total : - $3,704. 67

Shortfall : - $1,304.67

ChallengesChallengesBUDGET!! – items may cost more than

proposed and current estimated funding may not be attainable

Problems with items – selection, cost, shipping and handling and damage goods

Unsupportive and uncooperative peopleoAdministration, School Board and PAC may not approve

of changes or of funding

Following Timeline – things can take longer or shorter than expected, maintenance crew may be unavailable at time of request

Software may not be adequate for creation of Homepage◦ update software

Challenges

ChallengesChallenges• Communicating changes to school community

• Send library newsletter home with students

o discuss physical changes and new furniture

o provide photographs

oHomepage URL address

• Invite school community to open house to promote access to the Library Homepage and the new student lounge area

• At staff meetings discuss the changes implemented and their impact on student success and learning experiences

ConclusionConclusionCommunicate the positive success of the changes

to the organization and access of resources!

• Physical Space is cramped, uninviting and uncomfortable!

o create more attractive looking space by repositioning furniture and creating a lounge area

• Furniture is minimal and unsuitable in size for students

o changes are needed to the shape and height of the tables and height of the chairs

o additional furniture needed to create lounge area

Conclusion continuedConclusion continuedHomepage is non-existent and thus discourages user

independence and does not promote valuable digital resources available on line

Currently, minimal access to computers makes it difficult to support research and technology skills

◦ access to a Homepage will support user independence, research and technology skills and will promote the use of the library

If all changes are met, the FES library will be successful in it’s goals!