2. JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL STATISTICS
Grades:
Preschool to
Second Grade
Population:
Students 744
Teachers 37
Jefferson, GA
Home of the
Dragons!
3. JES MEDIA CENTER
INFORMATION
Staff:
Media Specialist
Media Clerk
Technology Assistant
Scheduled class visits
once a week
Students may visit media
center individually with
teacher’s permission
Hours 7:30 am – 3:30pm
4. JES MEDIA CENTER
CIRCULATION
POLICIES
Students may checkout one book at
a time
Books are circulated for a two week
period
Books may be renewed up to two
times
No fines are charged for overdue
books
Teachers may checkout unlimited
books, video tapes, DVDs, guided
reading, novel dishes, and browsing
baskets. Sets must be kept together
Reference books are for use in the
library only
5. JES MEDIA CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL
ELEMENTS
Lighting- bright and cheerful
Electrical outlets- safely hidden or
placed high on wall out of student
reach
Electrical cords- creative placement
of computer stations around existing
columns keeps cords and outlets
safely out of traffic areas and out of
view
Traffic patterns are clear and open
and accommodate wheelchairs
6. JES MEDIA CENTER
SURVEY RESULTS
Students: On
Comfortable the
plus
furniture side..
Cozy reading areas
Animals to visit
Fun artwork and decorations
Friendly and helpful librarians
Staff:
Child-friendly décor
Open layout
Bright, attractive room
Production room
7. JES MEDIA CENTER
SURVEY RESULTS
Suggested Room
for
Improvements: Change.
..
Direct access to the computer
lab next door
More privacy for the Story
Corner
Technology improvements
More storage room for teacher
materials
8. Production Room
Media Specialist Office
Picture books Picture books
EXISTIN Book drop
G JES Story Rug
Circulation
Project table
Column
MEDIA Printer
Computer stations
CENTER Outside Entrance
Reading area
Main Entrance
LAYOUT Bird Cage
Turtle tank Lesson tables
Reading area
Reference
Non-Fiction Fiction
Retractable Screen
Storage/Digital Media
Conference room
B
9. Wall Murals
Creative and fanciful wall murals are attractive
and provide inspiration for imaginative young
readers
Various themes are united throughout media
center with use of castle imagery
10. Animal Friends
Pets include birds, fish, and a turtle
Finches in the Fiction section continuously
work at nest-building
Students are encouraged to pull up a stool
and visit with the animals
11. Story corner
Colorful rug defines student seating space
Librarian’s rocking chair contributes to homey
atmosphere
Story corner theme: garden of flowers and
butterflies
12. Circulation Desk
Circulation desk placement makes it easily
accessible from entry ways and all book sections
Circulation desk is well-positioned to allow for high
visibility from all book sections
Circulation desk is large and has enough
workspace to serve multiple functions
13. Picture books
Extensive picture book collection
Media center contains attractive and playful
decorations
The fish aquarium is located in the Picture
book section
14. Fiction
Fiction series are arranged both by author and
character and are well-marked
Cozy reading areas are located in the Fiction and
Nonfiction sections
Fiction theme: nursery rhymes
15. Nonfiction
Books are well-organized and are easy for
children to reach
Shelves are not crowded and have extra
room
Nonfiction theme: fairy
tales, unicorns, and dragons
16. Reference
Reference materials include
encyclopedias, dictionaries, an atlas
collection, and a globe
Timmy the Turtle lives in the
Reference section
17. Computer stations
Two computer stations allow students and staff
to search for books and do research
Station design allows cables and outlets to be
safely out of the way of traffic
Creative decoration keeps stations attractive
and child-friendly
18. Reading areas
Comfortable seating invites students to sit
down, relax, and read
Furniture is attractive, neat, and clean
Seat groupings encourage students to
read, discuss books, or work on projects
together
19. Reading tables
A charming small table is provided for younger
students in the Picture book section
Larger study tables are available for older
students in Fiction and Nonfiction sections
20. Lesson Space
Grouped tables create a lesson area for classes
taught by the Media Specialist
There are enough seats for an entire class
A retractable screen is easily accessible during
classes
21. Media Specialist
Office
Media Specialist Office is conveniently located
at one end of the media center
Office is directly adjacent to the circulation desk
Office has large windows for high visibility into
the main room of the media center
Office has generous counter workspace and
cabinets for storage
22. Production Room
Production room is well furnished with office equipment
and tools for the media staff and teachers to use
Production room location provides maximum
opportunities for interaction and communication
between the media staff and teachers
Production room is clean, neat and well
maintained, and provides ample storage space
23. Storage Room
Storage room does double duty, providing both
technological storage and media storage
Language Arts materials: reading group novel
dishes, browsing baskets, and supplementary
readers
Digital media: DVDs, VHS tapes, and Audio Books
24. Conference Room
Conference room provides a quiet meeting
place for media staff and teachers
Also provides storage space for teacher
resources and guided reading materials
25. Production Room
Media Specialist Office
Fiction Picture books
REVISED Reading area Book drop
JES Circulation
Column
MEDIA Printer
Computer stations
CENTER Outside Entrance
Reading area
Main Entrance
LAYOUT Bird Cage
Turtle tank Lesson tables Folding screen
Non-Fiction Story Corner
with Tiered Seating
Reference
Retractable Screen
Storage/Digital Media
Conference room
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