Library Makeover: Grad School Edition
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In my last post, I showed Deb Logan’s library makeover. Here, I’ll share a bit of the assignment that got students wanting to see real-world makeovers …
As a reflection assignment, students were given this floor plan. They were to imagine that they were a school librarian invited to a planning meeting for a $100,000 renovation. What ideas would they bring to the meeting?
They had some very creative, out-of-the-box ideas. But before I share their ideas, what ideas come to mind for you?
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March 7th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
I’d have to say almost any use of space is an iimprovement over my media center which still looks like (and consequently functions like) a 20th century library.
In the diagram you’ve provided, I would suggest provided a collaborative workspace.
March 8th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I would second Edi’s comment regarding a collaborative work space. ALso, libraries need to consider items that would enhance ‘going green’ such as bamboo flooring materials or cork paneling, both manufactured without toxic glues and/or materials.
March 8th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Ugh! Get the copy room out of the library! Oh, and who stores periodicals?
March 8th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
I think there are two ways of looking at the copy room. One, it’s a pesky annoyance and you are committed to a 30-year career of unjamming the Xerox machine. Or two, you have a constant stream of staff and can be in more regular contact without leaving the library!
As for storing periodicals, well, let’s just say this was based on a real library … and that some things in the current layout are BEGGING to be converted into other spaces. I’m just sayin’!
March 8th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
I can appreciate that, but I would then suggest a door to an external hallway so staff members can access the workroom after normal school hours. However, I’d place a one-way lock on the door that opens into the library from the workroom to make sure the library stays secure.
March 8th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Excellent idea!