The document provides details about the East Central Elementary School Media Center facility plan. It begins with an overview of the school's mission and details the media center's mission and objectives. It then provides data about the school and media center. The remainder of the document outlines the existing facility layout, policies, and survey findings. It proposes several changes to improve the facility including adding colorful stripes, new seating, redesigning the story time area, and installing new technology. The goal is to create a more modern, student-friendly learning environment.

1. East Central Elementary
1502 Dean Avenue
Rome, GA 30161
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Media Facility Plan
Presented by: Velvet Ferrari
FRIT 7132

2. East Central Elementary Schools Mission
The mission of East Central Elementary is to provide
Statement
optimal learning experiences in a safe
environment, empowering students to acquire the
knowledge to reach their full potential as
confident, life-long learners.

3. East Central Media Center
Mission
The mission of the East Central
Elementary Media Center is to create a
foundation of lifelong learning and make
the media center the heart of the school.
It is our goal to encourage students to
actively seek and pursue
knowledge, promote reading as a
worthwhile and enjoyable activity, and
assist students and faculty in becoming
effective users of ideas and information.

4. East Central Media Center
Objectives
 To provide daily opportunities for students to
browse, explore, and use all resources in the
media center.
 To provide support to students in carrying out
resource based learning assignments and
learning activities.
 Teaching and Learning – The media specialist
and teacher will plan activities and projects that
integrate the classroom curriculum with
Information Skills. These activities and projects
will provide students with real-lie learning
experiences that encourage the use of a variety
of formats to address the different learning styles.

5. School/Media Center Data
• East Central Elementary is located on the east
side of Rome,
Georgia.
• The school opened in 1975, renovated in
1985, additions in 1989, additions in 2005, and
renovated in 2007.
• East Central serves grades K through 6th grade
• There are approximately 510 students
• Serves 65+ faculty members
• The majority of the student population come from
average to above-average income homes
• The Media Center has approximately 14,000
• The average monthly circulation is 3,498

6. East Central Media Center
Learning Environment
The Rome City Schools Media program's learning environment:
 meets the needs of both teachers and students by collaborative planning
and use of library media services.
 provides a Georgia Performance Standards-based, flexible schedule, and
open access learning environment.
 incorporates information literacy and technology instruction by the library
media specialist and teachers.
 provides technical access and instruction for students, teachers,
administrators, and staff.
 structures learning experiences that encourage users to organize, evaluate,
and use information effectively.
 provides opportunities for staff development and professional growth for
library media staff, teachers, administrators, and other members of the
learning community.
 provides resource materials, equipment, and learning activities to support
and extend the instructional program.

7. East Central Media Center
Facilities and Personnel
 The Rome City Schools Media program provides an
atmosphere that is conducive to student learning and is
staffed by a skilled, certified library media specialist.
 The arrangement of each media center is conducive to
both small and large groups.
 In each media center, the students have access to a
computer lab that allows them to research, produce, and
access information including GALILEO and other data
bases.
 The students of RCS have access through the lab and
school computers to Safari, which serves as an OPAC
(On-line Public Access Catalog).
 Each school employs at least one media specialist. Larger
schools may provide a second media specialist or a library
teaching assistant.

8. East Central Media Center
Resources and Technology
 The Rome City Schools library media program provides a variety of
resources to support the diverse needs of all learners. The library
media specialist:
 facilitates the use and integration of technology and information
systems to enrich the curricula and enhance learning.
 provides current print, non-print, technology and online materials.
 organizes using a standard automated classification system.
 provides access to resources within the library media center and
outside the school facility.
 participates in writing the school and system technology plans.
 participates in the assessment and acquisition of technology.
 provides and participates in professional development technology
instruction.
 models ethical conduct and integrity in the use of the Internet and
other electronic resources.
 uses existing and emerging technology to access, evaluate, and
distribute information.
 attains technology competencies to enhance the educational
process.

9. East Central Media Center
Assessment and Evaluation
The Rome City Schools library media program
practices continuous, collaborative assessment of
the changing needs of the curriculum and
individual learners. An annual evaluation, using
an instrument/survey developed at each building
level, provides data for the management and
decision-making policies regarding the complete
media program.

10. Media Center Special
Programs
Scholastic Book Fair
Book Fair
The East Central Media Center sponsors two book fairs a year, one in the
Spring and one in the Fall, with the proceeds going directly to the media
center. Each book fair includes a student preview day, and a teacher
wish list that helps teachers build their classroom libraries. If a teacher
completes the wish list, then the media specialist will give them a $4.99
book for free.

11. Media Center Special
Programs
Author and Illustrator Visits
Each year the school receives a visit from a
published author and/or illustrator. Visiting
authors are a great opportunity to get students
excited about and motivated to read. Books for
visiting authors to sign are sold through the media
center before the visit. Previous visiting authors
and illustrators include Michael P. White and Eric

12. Media Center Special
Programs
Accelerated Reader
The AR program is used school wide. It is used strictly as an incentive for
reading. After taking the STAR reading test, students are given an
appropriate level for choosing books. Once they have read a
book, students take a computer test on the book and are awarded a word
count based on how well they scored on the test. The media specialist
and the principal set the reading goals for each grade level.
There are several incentives for reaching their goals. There are five goals
with the last one being the end of the year field trip.

13. East Central Media Center

14. View to the Left and to the
Right
Right Side of
Entrance
Left Side of
Entrance

15. Circulation Desk
Behind the circulation is the workroom to the
left and the media specialists office to the
right.

16. Work/Storage Room

17. Media Specialist Office

18. Computer Area
The computer area consists of 10 computers, 4
printers, a projector, and a screen.

19. Fiction / Nonfiction
Fiction Nonfiction

20. Audio Visual Storage

21. Leveled Readers

22. Fire Exit

23. Gathering Area

24. Story Time Area

25. Everybody
Fiction/Nonfiction

26. Featured Books

27. Speech Room

28. Teacher Resource Area

29. Existing Facility Layout

30. Facility Use
o Book Check-in / Check-out
o Computers
o Student Project Research
o Streaming Video Equipment
o Live Broadcast /Morning News Program
o Technology Equipment Use
o Class Story Time
o Accelerated Reader Program Testing
o School and Faculty Meetings
o Special Events

31. Media Center Policies
Circulation of materials:
Check out:
Elementary students are encouraged to check out materials during weekly
classes. K can check out one book at a time, grades 1-5 can check out two
books at a time, and grade 6 can check out three books at a
time. Exceptions are made for class project needs and avid readers.
Media Specialists work to encourage students to take responsibility for their
own library materials by discussing strategies for keeping track of library
books, and providing opportunities for materials exchange outside of
scheduled class time.
Loan Periods:
Loan periods vary by school and grade. Generally students may keep items
for between one and three weeks, depending on their school’s procedure. At
East Central, student can keep books for one week.
Materials may be renewed for two loan periods, providing there are no holds
on them.
Students are encouraged to return items to the media center as soon as
possible so they can borrow new materials and to allow access for
classmates.

32. Media Center Policies
Overdue Materials:
Overdue notices are printed out and delivered on a regular basis (minimum
of once per month).
When a student receives a second overdue notice, he or she may lose
checkout privileges until the overdue item is returned.
Lost or Damaged Materials:
Annually, a considerable number of library materials are lost from school
library media centers. These losses deprive users of valuable media
resources and have an inhibiting effect on the school curriculum.
If an item has been lost or damaged, it must be paid for or replaced. Items
two months overdue may be considered lost and the patron will be charged
as such if the item is not returned immediately.

33. Media Center Policies
• If items are declared lost or are damaged, the media specialist will
issue a bill with all replacements costs listed. If no response is received
after two weeks, the media specialist will send a bill to the family
through U.S. Mail or contact them via email or telephone.
• Students who lose or damage materials beyond repair will be charged
the full replacement cost, as determined by the original cost of the
material or the cost to replace it in today’s dollars, depending on the age
of the item. The media specialist may determine an appropriate
substitute title if the original item is out of print. The replacement fine
may be higher than the original price paid under these circumstances.
• Students with more than three missing items may not check out
additional materials without permission from the media specialist.

34. Media Center Policies
• Students who habitually lose materials and do not pay for them may be
limited to using materials only in the media center or classroom.
Regular, appropriate access to media center materials and services may not
be suspended for any students. Only home-based circulation may be
curtailed if necessary.
Refunds:
If materials are found within the same school year, the fine will be
refunded, unless the replacement copy has already been purchased. Fines
for lost materials found during the summer months prior to a new school
year cannot be refunded.
Fines and Lost Materials Funds:
Funds collected from destroyed and lost books are used to purchase
replacement or new materials according to the media center collection
policy.
It is the responsibility of the media specialist to provide receipts to any
students who pay fines, and to keep proper records of all library accounts.

35. Media Center Behavior
What Behavior is Expected in the Media Center?
It is expected that an atmosphere will be maintained in the Media
Center that makes it possible for all students and staff visiting to be
productive. You should come to the Media Center with a purpose in
mind.
You are asked to keep quiet talking to a minimum so that you do not
disturb others. No more than four students per table. In some
situations, at the discretion of the library media center staff or
teachers, students will be asked to sit no more than one or two to a
table. Each student should have something to do while in the Media
Center. If you are in on a Study Hall pass, it is assumed that you have
properly signed out. Return to Study Hall in a timely manner.
While using computer stations, please remember that in order to use the
Internet you need to have current Internet access forms on file. It is
also expected that you will have an educational purpose for using the
internet. All students must abide by the district's acceptable use
policy. Your teachers will assist in explaining assignments where
online resources should be used and directing you to the sites to be
used. If you experience problems or have questions please ask for

36. Positive Survey Findings
Fifth Grade Faculty Responses
Responses • The openness is
• Like the computers great
• Can go check out • Variety of books is
books anytime good
• Like the reading • Lots of computers
center • Large storage room
• Using Safari to • Good class sets
locate a certain book • Area for an entire
• The flat screen is classroom
awesome • Nice selection of
leveled texts

37. Negative Survey Findings
Fifth Grade Responses Teacher Responses
• Do not like the white • Book drop too close to
tables check out area
• Too many books • EnoBoard not hung
need repaired • Need a full-time assistant
• Too small • Too dull in color
• No windows • Window in MS office
• Can’t always get help
needs
– MS busy with a to be lower
class
• Can only check out 2
books at a time

38. Facility Changes
 Add 4 different color stripes at the top of the walls
 Since our school already has these stripes in the
cafeteria, get paint from maintenance – no cost.
 Add more “kid friendly” seating
 Purchase large pillows for floor
 Purchase 2 child-sized tables and 8 chairs
 Redesign Story Time area
 Purchase reading terrace
 Install EnoBoard
 Have maintence install board – no cost
 Add new OPAC stations
 Purchase new circulation desk

39. New Facility Layout

40. Media Center Improvements
Story Time Area
Create a gathering space for children to
participate in story time, puppet shows or
any other show-and-tell setting. The maple
hardwood reading terrace is made up of
hinged panels and multiple levels that are
naturally inviting to children. Floors are
cushioned vinyl for comfort, durability and
easy cleaning. Two levels of ten display
shelves are attached to the hinged panels
to keep your favorite children's titles close
at hand and easily accessible for young
patrons. Each shelf measures 13-1/2"H x
http://www.highsmith.com/search/reading%20terrace/
19"W x 1/2"D. Measures 57"H x 65"W x
Gressco-KinderSystem174-Small-Reading-Terrace-10-
Shelves-57quotH-x-65quotW-x-65quotD-c_21709086/
65"D overall. $4710.00.

41. Media Center Improvements
Kid Friendly Seating
Give kids a cozy spot for
reading, resting or chatting
with friends! This resilient
floor cushion features a
zippered, multicolored vinyl
cover that removes for easy
cleaning. Filled with
shredded foam for comfort
and support. Meets
California Code 117
standards for flame
resistance. Measures 9"H x
46" in diameter overall.
4 - $123.00.
http://www.highsmith.com/Four-
Color-Vinyl-Floor-Cushion-
c_25270770/

42. Media Center Improvements
Kid Friendly Seating
Affordably priced children's tables are available
in a variety of bold colors to give your library a
vibrant, contemporary look. Constructed for
years of dependable service
36"-diameter tables
¾"-thick, high-pressure laminate tops
Solid-maple aprons
1¾"-square maple legs with non-marring glides
Measures 21"H.
http://www.highsmith.com/Colorful-Childrens-Library-
2 tables at $203.00 a piece - $406.00
Table-21quotH-x-36quot-dia-Blue-c_21707679/
Replace two adult-sized tables with two
child-sized tables.

43. Media Center Improvements
Kid Friendly Seating
Make kids feel right at home with library furnishings that are just their
size! Sturdy maple construction stands up to everyday use in busy
children’s environments
Contoured chairs with waterfall seats measure 22½"H x 13½"W x
15"D overall
8 chairs at $121.00 a piece -
$968.00
http://www.highsmith.com/Community-
Kinder-Table-c_21703921/
Replace eight adult-sized
chairs with eight child-sized
chairs.

44. Media Center Improvements
OPAC Stations
New! Inspiron 17R
Includes McAfee & Accidental
Damage protection.
2 laptops at $649.99 - $1298.00
http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-17r-
n7110/pd?oc=fndoy07&model_id=inspi
ron-17r-n7110

45. Media Center Improvements
Circulation Desk
DEMCO® Liberation™ Circulation Desk
Constructed of 3/4" thick, 7-ply veneer core
plywood with oak veneer facing
Individual captured tops are a multi-ply core
construction with high pressure laminate surface
Solid oak edge banding on all exposed edges
Modular components make up the subtle styling of this
functional circulation furniture. Each individual unit
features a captured top within 29"D end panels allowing
ease of rearrangement with minimal effort. All interior
framing material is 3/4"-thick kiln-dried hardwood to
provide structural soundness. Drawer fronts and boxes
on all units are 3/4"-thick solid oak, and are easily
accessed with full extension drawer slides. Units with
shelves feature drilled pin holes to allow adjustability.
Start by choosing either a recessed or level top
desk, and continue by adding a variety of storage units
and ADA components. ADA access units feature front
leg room on the patron side, and a choice of shelving or
leg room on the interior side to accommodate an ADA
employee. Corner connectors in choice of 45° or 90°
angles will give you the desired curve to define your
space. Further customize your desk by selecting
surface heights to fit your work needs. Hanging
pedestal files and lateral files along with 2 styles of CPU
http://www.demco.com/goto?blk00083730&intcmp=BM
holders will keep information close at hand, yet cleanly
R_00083730
tucked away. Complete your arrangement with a pair of
end panels required to finish the entire assembly.

46. Media Center Improvements
Circulation Desk
3 (A) Liberation Desk Unit w/Twin Drawers 36"W x 29"D WF12158820 EA $1,314.99 $3,944.97
1 (D) Liberation Recessed 30"H Worksurface Desk 42"Wx29"D WF12158950 EA $999.99 $999.99
2 (E) Liberation 90 Degree Round Corner Unit 29"W x 29"D WF12159220 EA $1,164.99 $2,329.98
1 (J) Liberation Book Return Front Slot 36"W x 29"D WF12158990 EA $864.99 $864.99
1 (M) Liberation Storage Unit with 2 Open Shelves 36"W WF12159120 EA $1,074.99 $1,074.99
1 (P) Liberation Storage Unit with Hinged Door, 2 Shelves 32"W WF12171880 EA $1,374.99 $1,374.99
Merchandise Total –
10, 589.91