The document summarizes the media facility plan for LaFayette Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia. It serves approximately 700 students in grades 7-8, as well as special education students. The media center is centrally located in the school and has various sections including the circulation desk, computer lab, stacks, professional development area, and periodicals. It is staffed by one full-time media specialist and utilizes programs like Accelerated Reader. Based on surveys, students appreciate the organization and computers while teachers find the check-out process easy but note a lack of informal seating areas.

1. LaFayette Middle School
"It is the Mission of Walker County Schools to ensure all students
graduate- Ready for College, Ready for Work, Ready for Life!"
419 Roadrunner Blvd.
LaFayette, GA 30728
Media FacilityPlan
Presented by: Hope Lawrence
FRIT 7132-02
Fall 2011
Instructor: Dr. Jones

2.  Serves approximately 700
students, 7th through 8th grade
and special education students
 Students range from African
American, Caucasian, and Hispanic
 Serves 70+ faculty and staff
members
 One full-time media specialist
 Collection size of 10,634 books
Profile

3.  Entrance  Exit
Media Center Location

4.  The windows located at the
entrance allow for an inside view
from the commons area.
 Media Center is located in a
central part of the school.
 The Accelerated Reader
achievements are listed on the
front library windows.
Media Center Location

5. View from the Entrance

6. Circulation Desk

7.  The media center office is
located directly behind the
circulation desk.
 While at the circulation desk,
the media specialist has a 180
degree view of the library.

8. Resource Area

9.  There are enough seating areas for three classes.
 There is a drop down projector screen for
presentations. The projector drops down in front of
the circulation desk, which sometimes poses a
problem.
 Sixteen computers are accessible for student use.
 The seating areas are also used for collaborative
development among teachers each Wednesday and
also for faculty meetings.
Seating Area

10. Fiction Nonfiction
The Stacks

11. Professional Development Area

12. Nonfiction books are located on the left.
Computer Lab Entrance

13. Periodicals

14. Fire Exit & More Computers

15.  Fire Exit
◦ Students and teachers would evacuate using
the exterior door.
◦ Students and teachers should report to field
between the main building and softball field.
 Tornado Exit
◦ Students should move to the inside wall of the
computer lab.
Emergency Plans

16. The circulation desk is to the left.
AR Store & More Computers

17.  Book Fair
◦ The LaFayette Middle School Media Center will host two
Scholastic book fairs per year. The book fair will last one
week. Proceeds from the book fair will be used to help
fund necessities for the media center. Students and
parents are encouraged to preview the book fair on the
Friday before it opens. Language Arts teachers will
schedule time for classes to visit the library.
 Accelerated Reader
◦ The Accelerated Reader program will be utilized to
encourage reading. Students are expected to check out
AR books and assess their comprehension on AR quizzes.
The students will use their reading levels to determine
what book to check out.
Special Programs

18. Existing Facility Layout

19. The media center at LaFayette Middle School is located in LaFayette,
Georgia. The school has a commons area in the center with five wings
branching off from it. This design creates an unusual variety of spaces in
the media center, along with some unique challenges. The tables are
currently loosely arranged, and can easily be changed quickly to suit the
needs of anyclass or project. There is adequate space to allow traffic to
flow around the tables, to the shelves, and to the circulation desk. The
bookshelves appear to be well arranged, except for the fiction section
which is quite crowded. More space is needed for books, and the space is
too small to allow adequate access for several students at a time.
There are currently sixteen look-up computers in the media center.
Since most of the space is already in use, additional computers would
probably have to be placed out in the open area, thus affecting the
current flexibility of this area. This can be avoided, however, by wise use
of the computer lab attached to the media center. This computer lab is
staffed full time and can be used to provide additional look-ups when
necessary, to support reading programs such as Accelerated Reader and
STARS, to provide access to the Internet for research, and for word
processing.
Facility Layout

20. School Layout

21.  Book Check In / Check Out
 Accelerated Reader Program Testing
 Computer Access
 Student and Teacher Research
 Faculty Meetings
 Technology Equipment Storage &
Checkout
Facility Use

22.  Accessibility
> The library will be open on school days from 7:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M.
> Only students with legitimate library business will be allowed in the media center
before 8:00 A.M. Congregating for social time will not be permitted.
> Classes using the media center must be accompanied by the teacher. Reading
classes and research classes are encouraged to come as an entire class as long as
the teacher supervises the class.
> Students may come to the media center during any class with the following
restrictions:
a. One teacher may send up to two students at one time.
b. The student agenda must have the student’s name, date, time, & teacher initials.
c. Each teacher is responsible for establishing legitimate need before sending
a student to the media center.
> Students are asked not to use the media center between classes. Media center
personnel will not write passes.
Media Center Policies

23.  Circulation Policies
>Each student agrees to return all library books undamaged. If the book is damaged
or lost, the student will be responsible for paying for the repair or the replacement
of
the book.
> Each student agrees to limit the number of books borrowed to two, unless
permission is given by the media specialist. Teacher input in this area is helpful.
> Each student agrees to return a book after two weeks. Books may be renewed, but
the student must have the book with him/her in order to renew it. More than one
renewal is discouraged.
> Each student agrees to pay a two-cent fine for each day a book is late.
> Books found and turned in by someone other than the borrower will result in a
25-cent fine.
Media Center Policies

24.  Expectations
> Appropriate behavior is expected at all
times. Students must be considerate of
others and respectful of property.
> NO GUM, CANDY, or DRINKS of any kind
are allowed in the media center.
Media Center Policy

25. Staffing
>LMS media center has one full-time
certified media specialist.
>Media Center volunteers consist of
recommended students. The students will
volunteer during his/her connections
class.
Media Center Policy

26. Scheduling
>The media center is available for
Language Arts classes every two weeks.
>The blocks will be split in half so that two
classes are allowed to visit.
>Teachers are allowed to schedule the
library for the entire block.
>The notebook used for scheduling is
available at the circulation desk.
Media Center Policy

27.  Internet Use
◦ Walker County School System will follow
all copyright laws.
◦ Acceptable Use Policy will be followed by
all persons using the Internet.
◦ Walker County Schools will comply with
requirements of Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Media Center Policy

28.  Regarding Substitute Teachers
> Each teacher is responsible for relaying specific instructions to substitutes
concerning scheduled library or lab time. Please make sure that a substitute
understands that he/she is responsible for supervising the class in the media center.
> Do not allow substitute teachers to send students on a pass to the media
center/media lab unless you have given specific instructions to do so. Students
often take advantage of substitutes!
> Teachers must make all arrangements for media center materials in advance of an
absence. No videos or equipment will be checked out to a substitute. Please be
aware that any materials checked out and left in the care of a substitute remain the
responsibility of the teacher. Do not schedule the use of equipment that a substitute
is not familiar with.
> Students must not be allowed to handle or transport equipment, including carts.
This is for your protection as well as for the protection of students. Accidents with
equipment can cause serious injury, along with possibly destroying the equipment.
> Students are not allowed to check out videos for their own use or for teachers. A
teacher must personally choose and sign for any video checked out.
Media Center Policy

29.  One full time media specialist will oversee and
manage the library and its content.
 Media Specialist will provide teachers with
instructional equipment (such as projectors,
SMART Board tools, television, etc.).
 The Media Specialist will work with professional
educators to develop and improve curriculum.
 The Media Specialist will manage the book
collection and circulation and keep it up-to-date.
 The Media Specialist will identify media needs in
a prioritized list and requests will be granted
based on grants and funding.
Expectations for Media Specialist

30.  Student Results (from student e-mail)
◦ "The books are organized and easy to find."
◦ "There are plenty of computers to use."
◦ "I like how the library opens before school so
that I can read or get new books then."
Survey

31.  Teacher Results (gathered by e-mail)
 check-out process is easy
 schedule is flexible
 great atmosphere
 computer lab is easily accessible
 no enjoyable/informal seating areas for students
 If the media specialist is in her office, she cannot see
guests or students when they walk in.
Survey

32.  In order to provide pleasurable and informal seating and reading
areas for students, I suggest moving the professional area to the
storage beside the reference materials. The old professional area
will now become the stair step seating area with pillows and a
projector screen. Not only will this area become a reading area,
it would be great for showing instructional videos or movies.
 In order to correct the view of the media specialist, the windows
could be extended to the floor.
 I would also suggest opening the computer lab to make it seem
more accessible to the media center. As of now, it seems closed
off and not accessible.
 The seating area on the left should be changed to high-top
seating with laptops at each table. This would allow students to
have access to the Internet, word processors, and other
instructional materials from their seat.
Facility Improvements

33. New Facility Plan

34.  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 sixteen 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 19"W x 1/2"D.
Measures 67"H x 114"W x 98"D overall.
 $3,860.00
 www.highsmith.com
Terrace Seating

35.  OFM Café Stools
 $418.00 each
 OFM Café Table, Round, 24" diameter
 $239.00 each
 www.highsmith.com
High-Top Seating

36.  Back-Jack chairs are a comfortable and fun seating
alternative. Children can easily position chairs for sitting or
reclining versatile for storytime and individual reading.
Cotton army duck covers ensure extra-long wear and are
spot-cleanable for easy care. These lightweight, fully
portable and remarkably sturdy chairs have a back rest
attached to a polyurethane foam-cushion seat. Zinc-plated
steel framing resists rust, allowing limited outdoor use.
Nesting design allows multiple-chair stacking for compact
storage. Chairs measure 21"H x 14½"W x22”D overall.
 $41.75
 www.highsmith.com
Comfortable Seating

37.  Professional-quality, video-format screens are built to
withstand rigorous daily use. •Adjust the screen height to
accommodate any room using the self-locking extension
tube and high/low case adjustment •Exclusive Camlok®
roller system prevents the screen from being accidentally
pulled from the roller •Built-in fabric locks prevent shifting
and secure screens during use and transport •Matte-white
screens feature black masking borders to frame projected
images •Available in square and video format •All screens
include a collapsible, heavy-duty aluminum tripod base
with toe release mechanism and wide stance for maximum
stability •GREENGUARD® for Children and Schools
Certified
 $389.00
 www.highsmith.com
Projector Screen

38.  Easy-to-install, portable multimedia projector is ideal for any presentation!
 * XGA (1024 x 768) resolution
 * Whiteboard and blackboard modes for projection onto any surface
 * 500:1 contrast
 * 1.2x manual zoom
 * 1.46–1.75:1 throw distance to image width
 * 34–423" throw distance
 * 30–300" diagonal screen size
 * 4:3 aspect ratio, 16:9 selectable
 * Top-access lamp
 * Digital vertical keystone correction
 * Front/rear/ceiling projection modes
 * Extensive inputs and outputs, including USB mouse control
 * Includes remote control with batteries, necessary cables and an operators manual
 * UL/C-UL approved
 * 2200 ANSI lumens
 * Network (LAN) control, maintenance and security
 * Front-loading hybrid filter has a 5000-hour life
 * Up to 6000-hour lamp life
 * Two 8-watt speakers; microphone input
 * Built-in anti-theft security
 * Measures 4"H x 12-1/2"W x 11-1/4"D
 www.highsmith.com
Projector for Screen