This is a practice budget request for new library improvements.

1. Kyle Guzik
Final Project
1) School Description and Community
The John De La Howe School was founded in 1797 by the will of the French physician Dr. John de
la Howe (History, 2021). We are now in its second year of operation as a public residential school for
agriculture, the third Governor’s School in the State of South Carolina. We currently serve 63 students
and next year we plan to increase our enrollment to 90. Previously, beginning in the 1980’s the school
served struggling students in alternative education. The school is now undertaking a large and
continuing renovation project, including the school’s library.
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John De La Howe is located in the registered populated
place Lethia, SC. Dr. John De La Howe named the place where he settled and later founded the school
Lethia after the river Lethe in Greek mythology. According to legend, the river Lethe flowed through
the Underworld and those who drank from it forget everything about their lives. The populated place
Lethia and the John De La Howe school are located in the town of McCormick, SC, which has a
population of 2,783 and is the county seat of McCormick County in northwestern South Carolina. The
John De La Howe School serves students from across the State of South Carolina as a public institution
with minimal or no fees. It also has an option for students from other states to attend the residential
school with a significant number of out-of-state students from Georgia.
The John De La Howe Library plays an important role in the school. Students use the library to
conduct research and complete assignments. The library is the center for after-school study hours
where students may meet together to work on group projects or to complete homework and study.
2) Mission and Objectives
Our objective is to prepare all students to use the skills of information literacy and effective evaluation
of knowledge to become leaders who serve the public good in a rapidly changing world.
3) Description of the Librarian’s Role
As the John De La Howe librarian, I collaborate with teachers, administrators, and our school
families to prepare our students to succeed in an uncertain future by teaching information literacy and
the ethical imperative to search for truth when creating new knowledge.
The librarian serves several roles in the school. The librarian coordinates the lending of
technology resources such as audiovisual equipment to teachers in other classes. The librarian
conducts professional development session for the other teachers on subjects such as how to
incorporate library services into instruction and how to use school technology resources. The librarian
also visits core classes to teach students how to use the library and conduct research.
The librarian is integral to the management of the library. The librarian coordinates the distribution
and collection of textbooks. The librarian also runs the library by checking out books, stocking
shelves, and assisting students with research. The librarian also conducts educational programming at
the library.
4) Long and Short Term Plans for the Library
Our school has a series of goals over the next 5 years to dramatically improve our library and its
services. Currently our library collection includes many out-of-date books that need to be weeded. We

2. also want to dramatically increase the technological capacity of our library and the quality of
technology instruction for out school. We have set the following goals and objectives:
 5-year Goal: By May 1 of the 2025-2026 school year the school library will contain a modern
technology center and, in collaboration with core subject teachers implement a technology
enrichment program for all students.
 Objective 1: By December 1 of the 2025-2026 the school librarian will develop and implement
a professional development sequence of 8 45-minute modules that trains core subject teachers
on how to integrate technology instruction using the new library technology center into their
class instructional sequences.
 Objective 2: By August 1 of the 2025-2026 school year the school library will implement a 1
laptop per student initiative and acquire digital textbooks for each student for all core subject
courses.
We will begin implementing our 5-year plan next year and have set deadlines for the following
objectives:
 1-Y
ear Goal: By May 1, 2023 the school library will contain an operational modern technology
center.
 Objective 1: By August 1, 2022 the school library will acquire and set up a network-enabled
class set of 30 high quality Windows PCs for the new technology center
 Objective 2: By August 1, 2022 the school library will acquire and make operational a maker-
space with a 3D printer and 3D design software.
Once our 5-year plan is complete we will have an operational technology center as part of our library.
This will require expanding the library space to include additional space for PC workstations and 2
maker-spaces. We will have expanded our collection significantly and increased the amount of digital
content in our library from none to a wide collection. This will be accomplished both by purchasing
ebooks and by partnering with both EBSCOhost and Hoopla. We will dedicate resources to hiring a
full-time technology faculty member who will teach students how to use 3D computer aided design to
print useful, educational, or artistic objects. Our technology instruction program will be
interdisciplinary. Teachers in other subjects will be encouraged to integrate technology instruction in
their classes. Our school librarian will provide professional development sessions to facilitate this
transition.
5) $1,000 Budget Plan:
Quantity Item Type Current Inventory Proposed Budget
25 @ $20 each Library Books 1000 $500
8 @ $35 each eBooks 0 $ 280
2 @ $115 Each Reference Books 35 $230
Justification:
Our first priority is to expand our library collection and to obtain new books and media to replace
content lost to weeding. Based on a $1,000 budget we can begin working on this goal. However our
school recently reopened as a new Governor’s School in the State of South Carolina. We are receiving
generous funding from the state through our ongoing renovation process. Therefore this report will
include a supplemental budget that reflects the commitment of the State of South Carolina towards
improving our school and library.

3. Budget Plan Basedon Approval of Full State Funding
Section 1: Library Books
Quantity Item Type Current Inventory Proposed Budget
100 @ $20 each Library Books 1000 $2000
300 @ $35 each eBooks 0 $10,500
15 @ $115 Each Reference Books 35 $1,725
90 @ $149.90 Pearson Digital Text
Book Subscription
0 $13,491
Justification:
Library Books: Our 5-year plan is to update the library’s collection. Currently the legacy collection
from the previous school needs to be updated so our plan is to weed and replace about 10% of our print
books.
Ebooks: Our library faces a constraint on the size of our physical collection. Therefore we have
decided to focus on expanding our digital offerings. This aligns with our 5-year plan to significantly
increase our use of technology in school and in the library. In order to stay within budget and focus on
recent publications, we plan to expand our digital collection by 300 books each year. This will more
than double the size of our current collection.
Reference Books: Many of our reference books such as encyclopedias and atlases date from the 1980s
and need to be updated. Updated reference books will be a useful resource for our students. Our
school library is used for an evening study period and these reference books will help our students gain
factual information when completing homework during this time.
Pearson Digital Text Book Subscription: Our 5-year plan calls for a transition to the use of digital
textbooks. This will reduce the weight that our students need to carry around and students will have
access to their textbooks anywhere they have access to a computer. Digital textbooks offer many
advantages over print text books. They are searchable, speeding up the search process when a student
is hunting for information. They increase accessibility with the option for text description of images
and text-to-speech technology. Pearson offers a multi-textbook subscription service for $14.99 per
month, which we will use for 10 months per year. This subscription service offers access to over 1,500
titles, including the college-level text books our high-ability students require.
Section 2: Software/Online Subscriptions
Quantity Item Type Current Inventory Proposed Budget
Microsoft 365 A3 for
Education
$3,900

4. Fusion 360 $0
Koha Library
Management Software
$0
Online Database
EBSCOhost
$2,000
Hoopla $3,000
Microsoft 365 A3 for Education: Our students need access to modern office software in order to
complete assignments. Word will allows them to write papers. Outlook will be used to provide each
student with access to email. Excel is useful for example when recording lab class data, creating a
table, and performing some statistical calculations. Power point is a standard program that allows them
to create presentations. This programs will also be highly useful for our educational and administrative
staff. Office 365 A3 also offers access to Office desktop apps as well as security tools to keep our
system safe.
Fusion 360: Our five year plan calls for the establishment of a technology center at the library
including 3D printers. Our students will need software that allows them to create 3D digital objects in
order to use the printer. Many 3D computer-aided design (CAD) programs are extremely expensive.
However, Fusion 360 by Autodesk is a free option. Our school is hiring a computer science teacher
who has professional experience in 3D CAD and who will receive professional development training to
teach students how to use Fusion 360.
Koha: In order to free up funds for other library priorities, this year we will conduct a trail run of the
library management program Koha, which is both open source and free. Because our school is only in
its second year as a new Governor’s School we are not locked into a particular system for managing
our library. Both public and school libraries have had success using Koha. We will evaluate the system
this year and determine if it will meet out long term needs.
EBSCOhost: EBSCO is highly useful database of academic journals and publications. Our students
need access to an academic database in order to conduct research. We will tailor our EBSCO
subscription to focus on agricultural publications as well as support core subject areas.
Hoopla: Hoopla provides users access to audio and video content at a cost of $0.99- $2.99 per item for
the subscribing library. Our school is in an isolated area with limited options for entertainment. We
have frequent trips to agricultural events such as the State Fair but students spend most of their time on
campus. We would like our students to have access to the high-quality diverse collection of videos and
audiobooks available on Hoopla.
Section 3: Supplies
Quantity Item Type Current Inventory Proposed Budget
Office Supplies $800
Processing Materials $250
Electronics Supplies $1,000

5. 40 Spools @ $40 3D Printer Substrate
(MakerBot-MP05779
PLA Filament, 1.75 mm
Diameter)
0 1,250
Office Supplies: Office supplies include consumable items necessary to keep our library running such
as scissors, staples, pens, and printer paper. We will also use this budgeted item to purchase materials
for our displays and builtin board.
Processing Materials: Because we will be adding new books to our collection we also need supplies to
care for and keep track of them. These items include anti-theft sensor strips, barcode labels, and book
jackets.
Electronics Supplies: This budget item is for consumable and durable replacement items to keep our
technology center operational. Because our 5-year plan calls for the installation of a new technology
center we will need electrical cords and power strips to power our new computers. We also need items
for data storage such as DVD-RWs and USB sticks. Other consumable components include batteries
for electronics such as remote controls.
3D Printer Substrate: A key component of the library technology center called for in our 5-year plan
will be our 3D printer maker-space. Our new 3D printers will require a supply of plastic filament in
order to create objects. We want to have enough filament so that students can create objects for their
classes that incorporate digital design and also so that students can print objects at the library due to
their own interest.
Section 4: Print Periodical Subscriptions
Quantity Item Type Current Inventory Proposed Budget
25 @ $30 Each Magazines $750
3 @ $35 Each Newspapers $105
Magazines and Newspapers: Our library is a major community space for our school. We would like to
provide students will physical access to the local newspapers so that they can follow news events that
are occurring in our community. For our magazine subscriptions we will focus on literary and new
magazines as well as agricultural publications. Although our physical media collection is somewhat
limited we would like to promote the library as a space for reading and providing our students access to
weekly and monthly publications will help provide them with interesting new items to read.
Section 5: Equipment/Technology
Quantity Item Type Current Inventory Proposed Budget
1 @ $832 Laptop Carts 0 $832
24 @ $400 Each Laptops 2 $9,600
24 @ $500 Each Desktop PCs 2 $12,000

6. 2 @ $1,118.21 Each MakerBot SKETCH 3D
Printer
0 $2,236
2 @ 850 Each 3D Printer Cart 0 $1,700
Laptops and Laptop Carts: Our 5-year objective is for each student to receive a school-issued laptop.
However, due to budget constraints we will first focus on completing our school media center. Our
class sizes are all under 24 students and obtaining a class set of laptops that teachers can check is our
budget priority for this year. We believe that the laptop program will ultimately save us money due to
the high cost of obtaining and replacing text books. Although there were some text books left over
from the previous incarnation of the school, these books were damaged, out of date, and did not cover
the subjects required for our students. Digital textbooks can be updated yearly and do not require
storage space, which is limited in our library. The laptops and the laptop cart will allow teachers to
integrate digital assignments into instruction, while remaining in their classrooms. The laptop cart is a
useful tool for storing, protecting, and recharging the laptops.
Desktop PCs: The class set of desktop PCs will serve two functions. They will allow teachers to use
the library’s technology center for instruction and they will increase the usability of our library as a
school community center. Students will be able to use the computer lab after regular school hours. The
computer lab will be used for courses that incorporate 3D design as it will also be the location for our
3D printers.
3D Printer and 3D Printer Carts: A set of two MakerBot SKETCH 3D Printers will be a key feature
of the library technology center called for in our 5-year plan. Students will be able to design digital
objects and watch them come to life in reality. We plan to integrate 3D CAD instruction in an
interdisciplinary manner. For example, students in an agriculture class could design a tool that makes
their farm work more efficient or create a model of an animal or biological process of interest in a
science class.

7. 6) Floor Plan
The John De La Howe Library is in need of a new floor plan that modernizes the library and
maximizes its utility for our high ability students. Fortunately due to our status as the third and newest
Governor’s School in the State of South Carolina our school has received a multi million dollar grant
from the State to renovate our school and library. The previous plan contains an informal workspace.
This workspace has been updated to include file cabinets for library documents and tall metal shelving
to increase the book storage capacity of our library. The metal shelving area will be used for non-
fiction. Our five-year-plan calls for the creation of a modern computer media center and maker-space.
We will need more funds to increase the size of the library but this plan offers improvements for next
year that bring us towards our goal. The previous plan had design elements that might be more useful
to younger students such as a teaching area that requires students to sit on the floor. It also featured
furniture such as the independent or partner reading areas that might be more appropriate for young
readers. We also want to encourage independent reading and group work so we have included
comfortable adult sized lounge chairs for that purpose. We have increased the number of wall outlets
to accommodate the increased amount of electronics we will use in the library. The bookshelves for
fiction have been moved to the right side of the library. We have included ottomans in the area for the
users to sit one while browsing the collection or reading. In addition there is now a movable active
board. The active board is highly interactive with a touch screen and cameras that identify movement.

8. One application of this is that patrons can play games designed for the the active board. One game
involves mimicking dance moves performed by players on the screen. This is a useful game for ice
breaker introductions. It is also possible to electronically write on the board and play presentations and
video content. Our checkout station is designed for the convenience of the librarian. It features a
storage area to the left of the check out counter, a computer and book scanner, and a book return.
Locating the book return near the door will help prevent students from forgetting to return books when
leaving the library. We have also included an additional exit for safety and to comply with fire codes.
To improve the interest of our high school population in our collection we have included a rotating
media display which will house MP3 players, music, and digital content such as games and video
DVDs. The new photocopier will also send faxes, print, and enable students to save scanned content to
their school email addresses or a USB drive. While most of our computers will be PCs we have also
included a iMac that can be used for creative projects. This computer will be connected to a high
quality color printer and scanner. It is our intention that an individual user will be able to have access
to this area while the rest of the computers are occupied by a class. We look forward to implementing
these improvements to our library.
7) Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Library Terms:
The school library offers each student a laptop to use without cost for the duration of the school year.
Students are subject to the terms of this acceptable use policy when using the school issued laptop,
when using school and library computers, and when using the school’s wireless network. Violation of
these terms could result in suspension of the student’s priveledge to use school-issued laptops, school
and library computers, and the school wireless network. Violations of this policy could result in
disciplinary action by the school and/or the referral of illegal activity to law enforcement. School issued
laptops, school and library computers, and the school wireless network are the property of the school
and your opportunity to use them is contingent upon your agreement to follow these terms.
Loss or Damage:
If you lose or damage your school issued laptop you must report the incident to the local police if the
loss or damage is the result of theft or vandalism. You must report the loss or damage of a school
issued laptop to the school within 24 hours of becoming aware of the loss or damage. The school
retains the option to report vandalism or theft of school computers to the local police.
Replacement Charges:
If a user is found responsible for theft, loss, or damage to school property the user will be charged the
replacement value for the item stolen, lost, or damaged. This includes school issued laptops, batteries,
mice, and webcams.
Content Restriction and Student Safety:
Use of all school computers and access to the school network is subject to monitoring to ensure
compliance with the law. School computers and the school network use filtering software to protect
users from content they are not legally allowed to access. Monitoring will include logging of computer

9. activity, scanning for viruses, and scanning for content. By using the school computers and network
you consent to monitoring of your computer use and filtering of internet content.
Laptop Rules:
Users may not deface, vandalize, or otherwise mark on or modify school property. When using
computers in the classroom students will follow teacher instructions on appropriate use. This includes
using the computer for class related use only. Students will not use the computers to create a disruption
by placing music, videos, games, or other activities that create sound unless instructed to do so by the
teacher.
User ID:
Each student will be issued a unique user ID and will set a password for their account. Users will not
share their accounts or passwords with other users.
Social Media, Images, and Videos:
Students will not create or share images or videos of third parties without their explicit consent.
Students will not use social media during class time unless instructed to do so for an educational
purpose. Cyberbullying, the use of social media and computer or cell phone technology to harrass,
threaten, demean, or intimidate others is against school policy. The school reserves the right to report
incidents of cyberbullying to law enforcement when such conduct is in violation with the law.
Acceptable Use
Purpose:
Students are given access to laptops, school computers, and the school network for the purposes of
research, education, and the educational goals of the school.
Intellectual Freedom:
Students may use school technology for learning, research, and to complete educational activities.
Students have the right to freely expression ideas and opinions and to conduct research in areas that
interest them expect where prohibited by law or the schools acceptable use policy.
Ethical use:
Students will use school technology with ethics and integrity. School technology will not be used for
academically dishonest actions including cheating and plagiarism. Access to school technology is a
privilege and not a right. School technology is only intended for use for educational purposes.
Prohibited Activities:
School technology will not be use for any purpose that is against federal or state law. Copyrighted
material, violent or threatening material, obscene or pornographic material, and computer viruses may
not be accessed or transmitted via school technology. Users are prohibited from modifying the

10. configuration or programming of school technology to circumvent content filters, monitoring software,
and security features. Intentional accessing of other users’ data will be considered illegal hacking.
Parent/Guardian Permission:
Parents who wish to restrict their children’s access to any online activity must make this request in
writing.
Etiquette:
When using school technology or when communicating with teachers, staff, students, and other
community members students will use polite and professional language.
Non-confidentiality of User Content:
Images, videos, audio recordings, text documents, and other data stored or transmitted via school
technology will not be considered confidential. The school has the right to access this data, including
for the purposes of helping a student in crisis, or upon suspicion or academic dishonesty, violation of
the terms of this agreement, or violation of state or federal law.
Consequences:
Students who violate the terms of this agreement are subject to school disciplinary action. Violation of
this agreement can also result in suspension of a students opportunity to use school technology. The
school reserves the right to report illegal activity to law enforcement.
8) Operational Policies
Hours of Operation
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture Library is open from 8:00 AM to 3:00PM
during regular school hours. The library is open from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM after school for informal
studying, reading, and student research. The library is also open from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the
formal homework help and group work study period.
Scheduling Policy
Teachers may reserve the use of the library for either a full class period (1 hour 30 minutes) or a half
class period (45 minutes). Reservations must be made one week in advance. This gives the librarian
time to create the librarian reservation schedule and to ensure that all teachers have an equal
opportunity to reserve the library.
Circulation Policies
The library collection is available to all students, staff, and teachers for the purpose of research,
education, and recreation. This library is committed to a policy of intellectual freedom. The collection
features a diversity of viewpoints and voices and all users are invited to use the library collection.

11. Circulation Period
Library books can be checked out for a period of two weeks from the time of check out. Patrons may
extend the period of the loan online up to two times for a period of one week each. To extend the loan
further the book must be returned to the library and checked out again. This policy ensures that the
library’s book collection remains accounted for.
Number of Items
Patrons may check out up to 10 items at a time.
Circulation Policies for Teachers
Teachers may check out items that normally remain in the library including reference books,
newspapers, and magazines. Teachers may also exceed the the item number restriction as needed
when, for example, checking out a class set of books from the library or the class set of laptops.
Teachers may also check out televisions and projectors. Special items including magazines,
newspapers, televisions, projectors, and reference books may be checked out for a period of one week.
Teachers must return projectors, televisions, and laptops on time. If any of these items are not returned
within 48 hours after the end of the loan term teachers and their supervisor will receive an email from
library staff.
Policies for Special Items
Laptops- Students may check out laptops for use in the library during normal operational hours or
during study periods. Laptops may not leave the library when checked out by students. Laptops may
be checked out for up to four hours. If a student needs additional time they must check out the laptop
again.
Magazines, Newspapers, and Reference Materials- Students may use these items while remaining in
the library. When finished with a special item it should be returned to the return bin at the front desk.
Digital music, audio books, videos, and ebooks- Digital items may be checked out for two weeks and
may be extended twice for up to one week for each extension. After this time period a new check out is
required.
Drop in Policies
The library has a open-door policy. Students who have a free period during the regular school day may
visit the library during its regular operational hours. Students may also visit the library during their
lunch period. A library staff member must be present while students are using the library. If do to an
extenuating circumstance a library staff member is not available, the library will be closed and locked.
Library Fines
Late fees for library items are 25 cents per item per day up to $5.00. If the item has not been returned
by the time the maximum fine is reached the library reserves the option to charge the patron for the
replacement cost of the item.

12. Library Rules
1. Help keep our library clean. Food and drinks should be consumed outside the library.
2. Make our library a space for reading and research. Patrons should always walk inside the library
and use an inside voice.
3. Make our library a welcoming place. Patrons should treat each other and staff with kindness and
respect.
4. Keep our library organized. You may return a borrowed item to its place in the library if you have
not checked out or you may return it to the returns bin. Returned checked out items to the returns bin.
9) Non-Censorship and the Freedom to Read (75-100 words).
The John De La Howe Library opposes censorship, supports and values intellectual freedom, and
strongly believes in the right of the freedom to read. In accordance with the Library Bill of Rights, the
library believes “materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those
contributing to their creation” (ALA, 1996, 1). In addition, “a person’s right to use a library should not
be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views” (ALA, 1996, 1). This library
challenges “censorship in the fulfillment of” its “responsibility to provide information and
enlightenment.” (ALA, 1996, 1). This library believes that all people, and its students in particular,
have the right of the freedom to read. The library reflects this value in its services, design, and
collection. Finally, this library strives in a continual process to improve accessibility, so that no one
with a disability may be inhibited in their ability to seek free access to information.

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