Sharing their experience of working on around 100 school building projects, Erikson (library media specialist, Minuteman School of Applied Arts and Sciences) and Markuson (a private consultant) provide a guide for library renovation efforts. They explain how to implement new school library standards and demystify changes resulting from technology, while paying attention to costs and addressing the special needs of children. Included are ten conceptual plans for actual school libraries. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future

Politics & Social Sciences

American Association of School Librarians

Erikson, Rolf

Markuson, Carolyn

Erickson, Rolf

Social Sciences

Amer Library Assn.

Designing a school library media center may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so take advantage! In this hands-on guidebook, school library construction and media specialists Rolf Erikson and Carolyn Markuson share their experiences of working on more than 100 media center building projects around the country, using conceptual plans from actual school libraries.
Combining all aspects of design for the school library media center―floor plans, furniture, technology, bidding, and evaluation―this newly updated edition addresses
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<li>Current and future technological needs of the student population</li>
<li>Unique needs of the community library that combines school and public library services</li>
<li>Sustainability and conservation issues to help designers and planners "go green"</li>
<li>Accessibility requirements, including all ADA regulations from the first edition plus the latest material on learning styles and accessibility</li>
<li>Cost control and ways to minimize mistakes using proven bidding and evaluation methods</li>
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With 30 new illustrations and floor plans and an updated glossary of technical terms, readers will be knowledgeable and organized when discussing plans with contractors and vendors. Using the guidance here, you'll avoid the classic building and renovation hazards and build a library media center for the future!

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