Worth County Elementary

School Media Center Facility Plan

FRIT 7132Crissy Turner

October 29, 2012

WCES Media Center Profile Serves approximately 700 students in 3rd to

5th grades Serves over 60 faculty members One full time media specialist One full time clerk

Media Center Location

Media center is strategically located in the center of the school.

Media center is easily accessed by all faculty and students.

A110BOffice

A110Storage

A106Conference

A107Media

A105Workroom

Restroom

A103Bell

A108AV

Storage

A110AOffice

A102Storytelling

Current Facility Floor Plan

tables

tables

tables

Quick Picks

Com

puters

Circulation

Desk

Sofas

New

Books

Leveled AR Books

Leveled AR Books

Leveled AR Books

Leveled AR BooksLeveled

AR Books

Non – AR

books

table

Enter/Exit

Reference Materials

Reference Materials

Media Specialist Office and

Circulation Desk

o The media specialist’s office is appropriately

located near the circulation desk.

o A restroom is located right of the office.

o The media specialist can see the media center because of windows.

SeatingEight tables are

joined together to make a “u” shape.

Small sofas grouped together

for reading.

Computer Area Computers are arranged on the wall to help

students locate books and/or help with research skills.

Teacher Work Room

Die cut and paper trimmer is located in this room.

Technology Room

o Televisions with DVD and VHS players used for closed circuit television is located in this room.

o Laminator and poster maker are also located in this room.

Audio/Visual

All DVD and VHS movies are located in this storage area.

Story Telling Pit

This area is used for story telling or presentations.

Facility Use Book Check - In/Check – Out Technology Equipment Use (Digital

Camera, Video Recorder, Laminator, etc.) School and Faculty Meetings Speech Pathologist’s Office Psychologist’s Office Parent Coordinator’s Office Special Events

Special ProgramsBook Fairso WCES participates in two books fairs a year.

Visiting Authorso WCES welcomes authors for the annual kickoff

campaign for reading

Special Programso WCES participates in read-a-thons, Read Across

America Day, and also Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math

Positive Survey Results “It is very spacious and new.” “Bright and cheerful surroundings” “Modern, bright, natural light, and a nice area in

one corner for story telling” “Friendly and helpful to students & faculty!” “Very willing to help with needs, and tries to find

books if requested” “Very helpful, inviting environment for the

children” “People are willing to help, plenty of books, well

organized for children”

Negative Survey Results “Students need more instruction on how to use the

media center to research topics being studied.” “Need another media center parapro” “Needs another assistant to help children, could

use bigger, better labels of sections” “Need more teacher resources” “Would like to see more grade / content specific

books and upgraded technology.” “Would like for children to have more comfortable

seating in a different place where the sun is not as bright.”

Key Findings in Survey 85% felt that the location of the media center

was extremely adequate. 85% felt that the media center staff was

friendly and helpful. 57% felt that WCES’s media center was

adequate with their collection of fiction and nonfiction books.

14% felt that seating was somewhat adequate. 42% felt that audio/visual aids were adequate.

A110BOffice

A110Storage

A106Conference

A107Media

A105Workroom

Restroom

A103Bell

A108AV

Storage

A110AOffice

A102Storytelling

Revised Facility Floor Plan

table

Quick Picks

Com

puters

Circulation

Desk

New

Books

Leveled AR Books

Leveled AR Books

Leveled AR Books

Leveled AR BooksLeveled

AR Books

Non – AR

books

table

Enter/Exit

Reference Materials

Reference Materials

Rug

Bean Bags

Cushions

**Revisions are in orange.

Bulletin B

oards

New Signage

Media Center Improvements

Problem: Students do not have any where comfortable

to sit freely. Sofas are not comfortable.

Solution: Comfortable seating for children in the story telling

area.

www.demco.comColorful Overstuffed Beanbag

Chairs 93" CircumferenceWP14117110 $42.39

Media Center ImprovementsProblem: Needs another assistant to help children, could use bigger, better labels of sections.

Solution: New Signage

www.demco.com

Sign Frame 5 1/2" x 7"(A) Sign Frame 7" x 11"Black WE14684130 $6.04 EA Sign Frame Magnetic Base(B) Magnetic Clip Black WE14684260 $11.14 EA Self-stick Clips 2/PKG

Media Center ImprovementsProblem: Tables and chairs are uncomfortable.

Solution: Bright, colorful rug will entice children to read more and invite media specialist to do more class read alouds.

Carpets for Kids® Reading by the Book CarpetsCommercial grade nylon cut pile to prevent unravelingKidply® Backing helps prevent wrinkling & creasing. Increased sound & thermal insulation; unmatched softness & flexibility. Antibacterial treatment & double-stitched serged edges. Carpets meet or exceed the Class 1 Flammability Rating.

Reading By the Book Carpet 8'4"W x 5'10"D Rectangle www.demco.com

WP12113040 $276.23 EA

Media Center ImprovementsProblem: Storytelling pit is uncomfortable.

Solution: Comfortable Reading CushionsSquare Cushions are fire retardant, foam-filled. Cushions have a child-proof hidden zipper that won't scratch. Vinyl covers clean easily with soapy water. Round cushions are styrene-pellet-filled.

Reading Cushion Round Foam Red 3"H x 16" Diameter WF12840150 $30.99 EA

Media Center ImprovementsProblem: No bulletin boards above computers.

Solution: Add bulletin boards.

www.schoolhouseoutfitters.com

Best-Rite ManufacturingValu-Tak Natural Cork Board w/ Aluminum Frame (12' W x 4' H)$139.88 each

Media Center PolicyCirculation Policies• Students are allowed to check out a total

of 3 books.• Students may only check out one new

book which is located at the front of the media center.

• Books are loaned for a two week period.• Students are not fined for overdue books.

• Students are fined for lost and/or damaged books.

Media Center Policy Accessibility

• The media center operates on a flexible schedule.• Reading classes are allowed to sign up for 30 minute blocks of time for

checkouts or renewals. • It is open daily from 7:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. for staff use.

• Teachers may use media center from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Staff members who remove materials during those times are asked

to adhere to media policy.

• NOTE: Grades may not be lowered because a student has lost or damaged a media center book. Report cards may be held only at the end of the year.

*Red text indicates recommended change to Facility Policy