Ardmore Avenue Library Timeline
Making a Kid-Friendly Library
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Re-Arranging the Library to make Dewey More Kid-Friendly
2/14/2014 to 3/31/2014
Organizing a Kid Friendly Library
To create a more kid friendly area in the library, books need to be organized in a matter that allows children to browse while also learning where things are located.
2/14/2014
Evaluate Areas in the Library
Evaluate the materials and books, including paperback, oversized, and hardback books for placement in the Easy, Fiction and Non-Fiction sections
2/18/2014
Mapping it Out
Make a rough map of the books and their new location
2/18/2014 to 2/21/2014
Approval from Principal (ADMIN)
Present timeline and drawing to principal for approval to move forward with the project.
2/19/2014
FUNDING
Order colorful bins for each section of non-fiction. Funds will be used from the library budget to purchase bins.
2/24/2014
Train Library Assistant (PERSONNEL & TRAINING
Review plan with library assistant. Go over the subject categories for the Dewey Decimal System. Librarian and library assistant will move the actual books.
2/25/2014 to 3/24/2013
Re-arrangement of book
Move the books in each section of Dewey 000-999 to have a clear shelf break in each area.
Place the books in 900-999 in one area with clear demarcation.
Do this for each area of the non-fiction and clearly mark the beginning and end of each section.
Work backward through each section of Dewey Decimal System starting with 900 and move each section to new bookshelves until the task is completed.
3/25/20143/28/2014
Signage
Obtain appropriate signages with numbers and keywords to place in front of each section of the Dewey Decimal System.
3/28/2014 to 3/31/2014
Place signs in appropriate place and in visually appealing and eye catching areas.
3/31/2014
Evaluation
Evaluate the completion of the project. Are the materials in the correct section? Are signs placed strategically? Can students read and find the signs for the various sections?
4/1/2014 to 4/30/2014 Repeat process for Fiction Section.
5/1/2014 to 5/30/2014 Repeart process for Easy Section.
Friday, Feb 14, 2014, 09:00 PM
the Library in the Non-Fiction Section
Assignment #4: Timeline for Facilities Project
Brenda McPherson-Fry MU5526 February 9, 2014