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JEFFERSO
N
ELEMENT
ARY
SCHOOL
MEDIA
CENTER
F R A N C E S F I T Z P A T R I C K
F R I T 7 1 3 2
G S U F A L L 2 0 1 1
D R . S T E P H A N I E J O N E S
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL STATISTICS
Grades:
Preschool to
Second Grade
Population:
Students 744
Teachers 37
Jefferson, GA
Home of the
Dragons!
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
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
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
JES MEDIA CENTER
SURVEY RESULTS
Students:
Comfortable furniture
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
On
the
plus
side..
JES MEDIA CENTER
SURVEY RESULTS
Suggested
Improvements:
Direct access to the computer
lab next door
More privacy for the Story
Corner
Technology improvements
More storage room for teacher
materials
Room
for
Change.
..
EXISTIN
G JES
MEDIA
CENTER
LAYOUT
Non-Fiction
Reference
Bird Cage
Turtle tank
Retractable Screen
Lesson tables
Reading area
Reading area
Computer stations
Circulation
Story Rug
Printer
Media Specialist Office
Conference room
Picture books
Main Entrance
Fiction
Production Room
Book drop
Outside Entrance
Column
Project table
Storage/Digital Media
Picture books
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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
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
Story corner
Colorful rug defines student seating space
Librarian’s rocking chair contributes to homey
atmosphere
Story corner theme: garden of flowers and
butterflies
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
Picture books
Extensive picture book collection
Media center contains attractive and playful
decorations
The fish aquarium is located in the Picture
book section
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
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
Reference
Reference materials include
encyclopedias, dictionaries, an atlas
collection, and a globe
Timmy the Turtle lives in the
Reference section
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
REVISED
JES
MEDIA
CENTER
LAYOUT
Non-Fiction
Reference
Bird Cage
Turtle tank
Retractable Screen
Lesson tables
Reading area
Reading area
Computer stations
Circulation
Printer
Media Specialist Office
Conference room
Picture books Fiction
Production Room
Book drop
Outside Entrance
Column
Storage/Digital Media
Folding screen
Story Corner
with Tiered Seating
Main Entrance
To Computer Lab
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