New Hanover County Schools Middle School Educational Specifications Media Center. Overview. Spatial Relationships

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1 Overview The will serve as the information hub of the school. The library and media program has as its major goal the physical and intellectual access to materials within and outside the physical facility. An important aspect of this area is the continual use of printed material as well as electronic sources of information. These may be disseminated to and from the media center to all parts of the building, all schools within the district, homes and businesses that are on-line [either via satellite or telephone lines], college, university, and public libraries, and other remote sources as curriculum required. All curricular areas of the school will share the instructional technologies, which include computers, audio, database access, and Internet information technologies. The Media Center needs a computer commons area with at least 10 research stations which will be made accessible to all students and classroom staff any time during the school day, equipped with multiple software and CD access covering all academic areas, including access to the Internet. The library and media services area is to include satellite up-link and down-link, and multi-media production facilities. A centralized head end room will allow the distribution of telephone, cable, and network cabling to all areas of the building. easy access to parking for after-hour use by community and students adjacent to Core Academics near student and adult toilet rooms, particularly important for after-school use Page 1 Final Draft: June 2009

2 Space Requirements Required Space Quantity S.F. Total Reading/Stacks/Circulation 1 4,480 4,480 Media Production Area Media Production Control Room Office Workroom Small Group Conference Equipment & Non-Print Storage Textbook Storage Center Data Head End Room Parent/Volunteer Resource Center Total 7,480 Page 2 Final Draft: June 2009

3 Illustration PARENT VOLUNTEER ROOM LOCATE CENTRALLY SMALL GROUP CONFERENCE MAIN ENTRY OFFICE REFERENCE CIRCULATION WORK ROOM EQUIPMENT & NON- PRINT STORAGE CATALOG COMPUTERS TEXTBOOK STORAGE READING/ STACKS/ CIRCULATION MEDIA PRODUCTION & CONTROL WHOLE CLASS WHOLE CLASS DATA HEAD END ROOM Note: The functional relationships illustrated are diagrammatic only. Further interpretation of these relationships shall be implemented by the design team. Page 3 Final Draft: June 2009

4 CORE ACADEMIC CORE ACADEMIC SPECIAL ED WORK FORCE SPECIAL ED CORE ACADEMIC WORK FORCE WORK FORCE MEDIA CENTER ADMINISTRATION STUDENT SERVICES COMMONS Note: The functional relationships illustrated are diagramatic only. Further interpretation of these relationships shall be implemented by the design team. Page 4 Final Draft: June 2009

5 Reading / Stacks / Circulation Area Goals provide students, staff and community with access to information and quiet study areas Activities individual research reading individual quiet study instruction in the use of resources check out materials print and non-print class group projects circulation group presentations/ competitions such as geography bee, BOB, etc. Persons to Accommodate 100 students or 3 classes individual students - up to 30 for research open reading Space Requirements see table adjacent to conference room, workroom, textbook storage, office, equipment room, and head end room circulation near entrance, office, workroom near parking for after-school hours small computer commons area an open area inside media center an area for student printing/copying [coin operated copier] Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Needs electrical outlets with built-in surge protection for equipment Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs seating for at least 75 with regular tables and chairs plus tables to accommodate 20 PCs/laptops/desktops 2 lounge chairs, 1 end table 2 four-drawer legal files for pamphlets, documents, newspaper clippings and pictures shelving for reference materials circulation desk automated large, motorized projection screen clock located over circulation desk combination of round/square tables, each to seat 4 Page 5 Final Draft: June 2009

6 Reading / Stacks / Circulation Area Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs [cont d] high fixed shelving around perimeter of room [84 ] lower (42"H), shelving in center of room for visually monitoring activities small periodical stand dictionary stand atlas stand apronless tables for accessibility 2 electric legs on the longer tables with computers 1-4 grommet in the center of the rectangular tables large floor globe circulation desk: - computer worktop for 2 computers - an accessible counter - locking drawer for money - combination file/box drawers - book return unit with depressible book truck - stool at appropriate height student kiosks throughout commons area equipped with monitors/keyboards for internet and library searches Technology Needs 26 data ports and PCs/laptops/desktops at student workstations [should be light and sturdy enough to be rearranged as needed] -- accessing automated, networked catalogue 3 centrally accessible dedicated search stations with data ports duplex outlet with built-in surge protection adjacent to each data port 2 video/cable/matv ports automated CIRC/CAT system with management stations [2] and remote scanning unit dedicated file server digital lockers integrate video and data computer projector internet access throughout building available at all computer stations 4 library staff work stations with video ports, data ports, voice ports 2 web-based check-out stations 2 dedicated search stations printer[s] - 1 color laser printer intercom system, school-wide 1 coin/magnetic card copier Special Considerations natural lighting is essential windows to outside 2 glass exterior and all glass interior walls from 48 inches up unique, inviting, warm appearance and atmosphere security system, book theft system and motion detection security system Page 6 Final Draft: June 2009

7 Reading / Stacks / Circulation Area Special Considerations [cont d] all furniture to be wood, no metal tile in workroom only, carpet elsewhere(excessive traffic, shoes covered with sand digs into carpet) walk-off mats at main entrance glass across entire front of library, possible displays [glass on both sides] across section of front of library [see diagram] ceiling height to be higher than classrooms state guidelines for books: 10 volumes per child general shelf capacity (3' shelf): - 30 books per shelf reference books per shelf Page 7 Final Draft: June 2009

8 Media Production Area Goals to provide a sound proof, properly lighted room for video productions, audio productions, publication purposes, and multi-media productions Activities video taping creative writing closed circuit TV production newspaper production Persons to Accommodate students 4 teachers community after school hours Space Requirements see table adjacent to and Computer Project Lab Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Needs adequate electrical outlets special lighting spotlight for video production track lighting with dimmer Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs 1 low table 10 chairs backdrop curtains shelves marker board ceiling camera drops Page 8 Final Draft: June 2009

9 Media Production Area Technology Needs computer projector 12 data ports and computers duplex outlet adjacent to each data port 1 laser printer 4 ink jet printers two-way video/cable/matv/closed circuit port with in-house video production capabilities scanners voice port/telephone Special Considerations soundproofing possible darkroom [sink and counter] carpet no windows [possible ½ glass wall into RLC Area] sliding-glass window connecting to Media Production Control Room Page 9 Final Draft: June 2009

10 Media Production Control Room Goals to provide a control room for video productions, audio productions, and multi-media productions using computer accessories and peripherals such as scanners, digital cameras, etc. Activities scanning digitizing video creation/production voice over/dubbing closed circuit TV production Persons to Accommodate 8 students 1 teacher community after school hours Space Requirements see table connected to Media Production Room adjacent to and Computer Project Lab Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Needs adequate electrical outlets Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs 1 table 4 chairs shelves marker board 5 computer workstations Page 10 Final Draft: June 2009

11 Media Production Control Room Technology Needs scanners video camera/monitor video toaster or other editing equipment 4 data ports and computers duplex outlet adjacent to each data port 1 laser printer two-way video/cable/matv/closed circuit port with in-house video production capabilities scanners voice port/telephone integrate video and data Special Considerations soundproofing carpet no windows [possible ½ glass wall into RLC Area] sliding-glass window connecting to Media Production Area Page 11 Final Draft: June 2009

12 Office Goals to promote efficient student, faculty, and community use of library and media center resources Activities coordinate material purchases, maintenance, circulation, and repair plan for instruction and schedule use of space and equipment data entry telephone communication Persons to Accommodate 1 librarian 1 full-time assistant Space Requirements see table adjacent to reading room adjacent to circulation desk adjacent to workroom Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Needs electrical outlets for equipment [audio/visual, clock, etc.] Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs 1 four-drawer locking file cabinet 1 desk per staff member suitable as a computer workstation bookshelves 2 ergonomic chairs 2 side chairs Technology Needs 1 video port and monitor 1 voice port/telephone per desk 2 data ports and computers duplex outlet adjacent to each data port printer intercom system include 4 data drops Special Considerations large glass area should allow visual contact with reading room, circulation desk, and workroom 48 walls with glass above carpet Page 12 Final Draft: June 2009

13 Workroom Goals to provide space for the management and organization of library media resources Activities receive, process, and duplicate library materials maintain inventory and records repair damaged or worn materials Persons to Accommodate up to 4 persons includes teachers, students and volunteers Space Requirements see table adjacent to office adjacent to circulation desk adjacent to textbook storage room Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Needs electrical outlets with built-in surge protection for equipment hot and cold water for sink Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs paper cutter work surfaces for handling printed materials sink paper towel holder soap dispenser 2 walls of cabinet space some must lock stand-up counter space 1 large work table and 3 chairs clock locking storage cabinet[s] 4 large sturdy mobile book carts[3 shelves each, some flat, some slanted] Technology Needs scanner fax machine on dedicated line 1 video port 1 voice port/telephone 1 data port and computer Page 13 Final Draft: June 2009

14 Workroom Technology Needs [cont d] duplex outlet adjacent to each data port printer school-wide intercom system Special Considerations glass walls - from 48 inches up VCT floor Page 14 Final Draft: June 2009

15 Small Group Conference Room Goals to be used for varying sizes of groups of students and/or adults for collaborative research projects and for meetings Activities group research projects meetings listening and viewing Persons to Accommodate 6 people Space Requirements see table adjacent to reading room Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Needs electrical outlets with surge protection for equipment Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs light, sturdy table 6 side chairs marker board tackstrip Technology Needs 1 voice port/telephone 1 data port duplex outlet adjacent to each data port intercom system video/cable/matv port wireless capabilities computer projector Special Considerations carpet mini-blinds on interior windows for private conferencing the walls adjacent to the reading room should have windows so visual contact can be maintained between the conference room and the reading room Page 15 Final Draft: June 2009

16 Equipment and Non-print Storage Goals to store equipment that is used in the, equipment/material used in other areas of the school, classroom AV equipment, and classroom sets of novels Activities storage Persons to Accommodate none Space Requirements see table next to textbook storage room Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Needs one electrical outlet on each wall lighting appropriate to task good lighting Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs wall shelving on 3 sides divided shelving [for laser disks, video, etc. so they will stay upright] Technology Needs none Special Considerations none Page 16 Final Draft: June 2009

17 Textbook Storage Center Goals to store textbooks Activities storage Persons to Accommodate none Space Requirements see table located with hall access and half-door concession door near circulation desk and workroom Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Needs electrical outlets lighting appropriate to task Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs 12 shelving for textbooks Technology Needs none Special Considerations none Page 17 Final Draft: June 2009

18 Data Head End Room Goals to provide a secure area to serve as the information hub of the school. File servers will serve the building's computer network satellite up-and down-links will send and receive voice, video, and data, fiber optic cable will serve the telephone, fax, video and of the school and other district buildings. All areas of the school will initially be wired to this area. As time, money and public support allow, other areas outside the school will be linked through this space. Activities voice, video and data reception and distribution security voice, video and storage for later use networking of computers - building, community, and beyond telephone wiring entry and distribution Persons to Accommodate 3 staff members 2 technicians [IDC, Computer Lab] Space Requirements see table incorporated into Media and Library Services Center beside office Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Needs ventilation for heat produced by equipment, with separate thermostat electrical outlets for equipment will be wired to all areas of the building dedicated circuits with grounds Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs 6-8 racks [each rack 6 high x 22 x 22 ] casework for MATV system Technology Needs coordinate with technology plan Page 18 Final Draft: June 2009

19 Data Head End Room Technology Needs [cont d] still video players satellite access telephone demarcation Special Considerations VCT floor security Page 19 Final Draft: June 2009

20 Parent / Volunteer Resource Center Goals provide a place for parents to use when they volunteer at school. They may store their personal belongings here and use this space to work. provide space for parents to check-out and use parenting resources Activities small group meetings work area storage for personal items storage of fundraising materials [PTO/PTA] research parent training Persons to Accommodate 6-10 parents, PTA members, volunteers Space Requirements see table integral part of media area [to accommodate check-out of materials] Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Needs electrical outlets lighting appropriate to task hot and cold water for sink Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Needs open shelving, adjustable coat closet 2 36 x 72 tables 10 chairs small refrigerator sink countertop with sink, base and wall cabinets filing cabinets 2 locking storage cabinets Technology Needs video/cable/matv port voice port/phone data port Page 20 Final Draft: June 2009

21 Parent / Volunteer Resource Center Technology Needs [cont d] duplex outlet associated with data port Special Considerations none Page 21 Final Draft: June 2009