By: The Elementary Extraordinaires

Christine, Allison, and Roxanne

ISTC 601 ASSIGNMENT #4 LEARNING COMMONS:SLM FACILITY

Our Floor Plan for an Elementary School Library Media Center:•Link to floor plan: http://pl.an/gvqofv•Link to Pinterest board: http://www.pinterest.com/mrsmclaughlin/library-design-project/•500 students•Approx. 25 students per class•Tables seat groups of 5•15 computers in LMC•25 computers in lab

Floor Plan:•Access points•Visual supervision•Technology integration•Large/small group instructional areas•Space for individualized inquiry

Samples of Facility Designs:-Winters Mill High-Ebb Valley Elementary-Prince George’s County Public Library, South Bowie

Educational Specifications:Spaces appropriate for elementary school• MakerSpace:• Standards:• 21st Century Standards: • Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.1.9, 1.3.4, 1.4.2, 1.2.3• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:• 6.01.04: Production and Group Project Area — space for functional work

and meetings for individuals, teams, and classes as well as facilities for media production.

• Learning:• The MakerSpace is used as a forum for creativity and design for students to pursue

their interests. The space will be filled with various items to inspire creativity and allow students to explore a variety of interests. There is a desk prepared with video editing software and computer where 2 students can work together on a video editing project. There is a long counter where students can have space to draw, write, cut, paste, etc. There is moveable furniture that can be arranged for individuals to work independently or in a cluster for a group of students to work together around a table. Around the room will be supplies such as paper, writing utensils, art supplies, building materials, etc. The MakerSpace is located adjacently to the library’s TV studio, encouraging the sharing of students’ projects with the student body. It will be monitored by an adult when students are using the MakerSpace.

Educational Specifications:Spaces appropriate for elementary school• Individual work area:• Standards:• 21st Century Standards: • Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.1.9, 1.3.4, 1.4.2,

1.4.1,• Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to

new situations, and create new knowledge: 2.1.1, 2.4• Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and

productively as members of our democratic society: 3.4, 4.4• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:• 6.01.01: Study and Research Area — space for information desk,

catalogs, online stations, study and research tables, reference materials, professional library materials, basic collection, and stacks.

• Learning:• The individual work area can be used in a variety of ways. Students can

read individually or work on a project. Because they are in the library, they can have access to technology and resources as well as the librarian in case they need help.  

Educational Specifications:Spaces appropriate for elementary school• Small group work area:

• Standards:

• 21st Century Standards:

• Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.1.9, 1.3.4, 1.4.2

• Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.3

• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.3.1

• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:

• 6.01.04: Production and Group Project Area — space for functional work and meetings for individuals, teams, and classes as well as facilities for media production.

• Learning:• The small group work area can also be used in a variety of ways. Because it can

accommodate up to 25 students, an entire class could work in this area, split into groups. Students would have access to the mobile cart, so they could work collectively using technology in this area if desired. This small group area could also be used for school clubs like board game clubs, book clubs, etc. This space for student collaboration is an important component for developing 21st century skills in elementary students.

Educational Specifications:Spaces appropriate for elementary school• Large group instructional area:• Standards:• 21st Century Standards:• Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.4.2• Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as

members of our democratic society: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3.2• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:• 6.01.03: Instructional Area — space for formal seating for small, large group,

and whole class instruction, “teaching wall” with appropriate instructional technology, and display space.

• Learning:• The large group instructional area can be used by the librarian and classroom

teachers for whole-class instruction. There is a Smart Board located in this area so that it can be used by the librarian or teachers to present lessons to the students. The library’s mobile lab could also be used in this area so that students can apply hands-on what they are seeing on the Smart Board. This area is set up in tables, so that the whole-group lesson can easily be modified into small-group or partner work as well.

• This large group area could also be used to accommodate teachers for professional development as well. It also suits well to encouraging collaboration among teachers with the table groupings as well.

Educational Specifications:Spaces appropriate for elementary school• Read aloud/lounge area:• Standards:• 21st Century Standards: • Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1.1, 4.1.2,

4.1.3, 4.1.5, 4.2.4, • Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:• 6.01.02: Informal Reading Area — space for books and periodicals

that encourage literacy, lifelong learning, and reading for pleasure, story area (elementary) and browsing and independent reading area (secondary).

• Learning:• The read aloud/ lounge area is idea for encouraging a love of literacy in

students. It is set up so that a librarian can read aloud to a group of students while they sit comfortably on a rug or couch. This will allow the librarian to introduce students to a variety of genres and show them how much fun reading can be. This comfortable space is located near the wall of windows and window seats. Students could also choose a book and find a comfortable place to read silently along the window bench or on one of the couches.

Educational Specifications:Spaces appropriate for elementary school• Administrative areas (circulation desk, office, teacher

workroom):

• Standards:

• 21st Century Standards:

• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.5, 4.2.4

• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:

• 6.01.05: Administrative Area — space for circulation desk, office area including space for collaborative planning and processing of library media materials, communications distribution room, audiovisual equipment storage, and storage space for supplies and materials.

• Learning:• The administrative areas are an important part of the library. The circulation

desk is a place where students can ask for help, return, or check out books. A computer system should be located here so that the librarian has easy access to the digital collection and OPAC, allowing him or her to quickly answer any questions that students or teachers might have. The librarian’s office gives him or her a quiet space to plan and work that is away from the traffic of students and teachers. The teacher workroom is an important part of the administrative components, housing the professional collection and supplies for teachers as well as a mobile cart for teachers to use in their classroom.

Educational Specifications:Spaces appropriate for elementary school• Computer Lab, Computers in Media Center, and Mobile Lab:• Standards:• 21st Century Standards:• Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.1.6,

1.1.7, 1.1.8, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5• Standard 2: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to

new situations, and create new knowledge: 2.1.2, 2.1.4, 2.1.6, 2.2.1, 2.2.4• Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as

members of our democratic society: 3.1.2, 3.1.4, 3.1.6, 3.3.1, 3.3.5, 3.3.7• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.7,

4.2.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.4, 4.4.6• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland: • Instruction: 2.05, 3.01.01, 3.01.02, 3.01.03, 3.01.04, 3.01.05, 3.01.07, 3.01.08 • Resources: 5.01.01, 5.01.02 • 6.01.01 Study and Research Area — space for information desk, catalogs, online

stations, study and research tables, reference materials, professional library materials, basic collection, and stacks

• Learning:• Students and staff can use computers and mobile lab for research, to create

digital products, and read in a digital format. The computer lab and mobile lab are designed for whole class use. The computers in the Media Center are used for Media class and for staff when the computers are not being utilized. Students will learn about ethical use of information.

Educational Specifications:Spaces appropriate for elementary school• TV Studio

• Standards:

• 21st Century Standards:

• Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge: 1.2.3, 1.3.1, 1.3.5

• Standard 2: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge: 2.1.2, 2.1.6, 2.2.4

• Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society: 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.1.6, 3.2.1, 3.2.3, 3.3.7, 3.4.2, 3.4.3

• Standard 4: Pursue personal and aesthetic growth: 4.1.3, 4.1.8,

• Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland:

• 6.01.04 Production and Group Project Area — space for functional work and meetings for individuals, teams, and classes as well as facilities for media production.

• Learning:

• Students can learn how media production works. This space can be used for T.V. News as well as to create other forms of media production, such as videos. Students will learn about and understand copyright, the ethical use of information, and intellectual freedom. The T.V. studio will require students to work well as a group.

Educational Specifications, cont.•Flooring: •Office, TV studio, storage closet, and main space: High quality, commercial grade carpeting, low levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)•Computer lab and Teacher workroom: acoustical tile flooring •Makerspace: concrete

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https://www.floorstoyourhome.com/products/alloc-segovia-sky-8mm-laminate-tile-flooring-136918.html

Educational Specifications, cont.• Colors• Wall Paint• Flooring• Furniture • Power requirements• Flexible shelving• Lighting• Adjustable• Windows: filter out UV & infrared• Humidity• 30-60 %• Temperature• 72-76 degrees F

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http://www.litecontrol.com/libraries

Accommodations for Special Learners• Aisle width: 36 inches minimum • Shelf height: 48 inches•Under 25 students = 1 wheelchair seat • Automatic doors• Signs with braille and high contrast• Assistive technology• Alternative keyboards• Adjustable computer desks• Touch screens• Braille embossers• Reading software/hardware programs• Text-to-speech• Talking and large print word processorshttp://www.pinterest.com/mrsmclaughlin/library-design-project/

Relocation and Moving Plans•Planning_a_Successful_Library_Move.pdf

Signage and DisplaysPictures taken at Winters Mill High School, Westminster, MD

Bibliography for Environmental Design Elements Research:• Articles about color choices:

Gaines, K. S., & Curry, Z. D. (2011). The inclusive classroom: The effects of color onlearning and behavior. Journal Of Family & Consumer Sciences Education, 29(1), 46-57.

Grube, K. (2013). The color on the wall. American School & University, 86(3), 219.

• Article about Makerspaces:

Loertscher, D. V., Preddy, L., & Derry, B. (2013). Makerspaces in the school librarylearning commons and the uTEC Maker Model. Teacher Librarian, 41(2), 48-51.

• Facilities Document:

Maryland State Department of Education. (1998). Facilities guidelines for library media programs. Baltimore, MD.

• Article about flooring choice:

Shaw Contract Group. (2011). Carpet for education. Retrieved from http://www.shawcontractgroup.com/Content/LiteraturePDFs/Product_pdf/SCG_

education.pdf

• Article about lighting:

Hubbell Incorporated. (2014). Libraries. Retrieved fromhttp://www.litecontrol.com/libraries

• ADA Guidelines:

United States Access Board. (2002). ADA accessibility guidelines. Retrieved from http://www.access -board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada -standards/background/adaag#lib

Bibliography for Environmental Design Elements Research, cont:• AASL. (2007). Standards for the 21st century learner. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/guideli nesandstandards/learningstandards/AASL_LearningStandards .pdf• Maryland State Department of Education. (2000). Standards for school library media programs in Maryland. Retrieved from http://marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/092A7763- 3A8E-47D6-B57D-32FBDC668D0A/13091/SLMStandards1.pdf