The document provides guidance on planning school media center facilities, including space allocation and layout, environmental elements, and furnishings. It recommends allocating 28 square meters per student, with 40% of space for reading/viewing, 32% for distributing/organizing materials, and 14% each for producing and maintaining/repairing. Key areas include individual study carrels, group seating, storage, workrooms, and services like printing. Lighting, temperature, outlets and acoustic elements are also addressed. Suggested furnishings comprise carrels, shelving, carts, tables and chairs, and an issue desk.