A Fresh New Look for the Library
Amber Gladle Shared Library Media Specialist (K-12 Library)
Idea 1: Add New Seating
- Create a reading area for the HS students by adding beanbag chairs.
- Low Cost
- Try them for the year and see how they hold up
- Purchased by Box Top funds.
Idea 2: Rearrange the Shelving
- Weed the shelves
- Shift the books to make them fit better and allow for new books to be added
- No Cost
Idea 3: Book Return Station
- I work at two schools so creating a book return station at each school would allow students to return the books when I'm at my other school.
- The station could be placed directly outside of the library or in the lobby.
- Request donations/Shop class could build one/Box Tops/Possible library funding
Idea 4: Updated Technology
- Add new technology to the library
- Purchase tablets for the use during lessons
- New technology grant that is available
Idea 5: Magazine Organization
- Ask the shop class to create magazine racks to hang on the wall (similar to rack in image)
- Low cost
- Student made
Idea 6: Label Shelving
- Add labels to shelves to make it easier to find books for students
- Replace the simple paper labels with something stronger
- Low Cost
- Use of Library Funds
Idea 7: Swapping out Smartboard and White Board
- Request to have the Smartboard and White board switched around
- Move the Smartboard to the instructional area and the white board to the non instructional area
- No Cost
- Help of the custodians to swap out the boards
Idea 8: New Display Options
- Create a new way to display new materials
- Purchase display easels to show new items
- Low cost
- Library budget money
Idea 9: New Carpet
- Add a new circle time carpet for elementary
- Request from PTSA or Box Tops
Idea 10: Update Shelf Markers
- Update the old shelf markers with new ones
- Low Cost
- Library budget