CR Library Transformation Plan
Mission Statement
Transformation 2013-2014
Transforming the Teaching Space
Replace rug in primary teaching area
Rationale: a larger rug is needed to accommodate an entire classroom of students, up to 26 students.
Projected Costs: 417.31 - paid by CAF 2/14 (Reynolds - 13 foot by 6 foot half circle rug)
https://reynoldstx.com/store/items/alpha-shapes-seating-rug/
Funding Source: CAF
Time Frame: funded year 1Add a multi-touch wall-mounted SMART board to primary teaching area and power source for further technology needs
Rationale: provide a place where learning is relevant, hands-on, technologically advanced and fun!
Projected Costs: SMART board - cost? - provided by District funds
Removal of shelving - $200 - paid by library services
One additional power source was added when SMART board was wired, unsure if this will be sufficient at this time - may need to add additional power sources
Funding Source: District funds/Library Services
Time Frame: funded year 1Transforming the Technology
8-10 Lenovo laptops for student use within the library
Rationale: our current laptops do not charge, connect to internet, or load most programs. Ipads are useful for much content creation, but not ideal for activities that require extensive writing, printing. Students also need access to multiple platforms to build flexible learning.
Projected Costs: unknown at this time
Funding Source: Bond Money
Time Frame: begin funding in year 2, extend into year 3 if neededcompleted 5/2015 with 16 Lenovos
15 Headphones with splitters for iPads
Rationale: VDI computers and ipads are frequently used by partners, splitters and headphones will allow all students to hear without distractions.
Projected Costs: Belkin F8V234-WHT-APL Headphone Splitter - $3.99 each - (Amazon) - total $60 Califone headphones $10-15 each = $300-450.completed 5/2015, 30 headphones purchased
Additional ebook resources (playaways, nooks - book specific devices)
Rationale: Students need access to both ebooks and audio books through appropriate devices
Projected Costs: Playaways are $40-60 - add a minimum of 10 playaways per year over the next 5 years. $500 per year
Nooks - 15 units at $57 each plus cases ($10 each) = total $1005
Content for devices - 5 devices for grades 2nd, 3rd; 5 for 4th; 5 for 5th - content $3000
Funding Source: Bond Money
Time Frame: year 3
Completed 5/2015 with purchase of 30 Nexus tablets as e-devices
Will continue to add Playaways on annual basisThis idea is being tabled for now, as the technology I am interested in does not seem to be feasible at this point in time.
Add an AirPrint Color printer for iPad projects and funding for ink
Rationale: all students are using the ipads for projects, including the class set within the library. Printing is currently cumbersome, requiring multiple steps.
Projected costs: unknown - a price quote request has been submitted to Jose at EdTech for further study - concerns are with getting a printer that is secure against wireless issues, and controlling ink costs.
Funding Source: Bond Money
Time Frame: year 2Transforming the Space for all Learners
Student-friendly seating for recreational reading and gathering of small and large groups, both for younger and older students.
Rationale: student furniture should be comfortable and inviting
Projected Costs: younger students $1000 - paid for by CAF 2/14 (DEMCO)
http://www.demco.com/goto?BLS185841&ALL0000&es=20140311211420157340
older students $4612.50 - proposal given to PTA 2/14, approved 3/14 for $3075. Remaining amount will be covered with PTA library funding and CAF (Big Cozy Books)
http://www.bigcozybooks.com/?page=products
older students $ 1200 - DEMCO - funding source will be CAF (after book fair)
http://www.demco.com/goto?BLK00213934
Funding Sources: CAF (Book Fair), PTA grants
Time Frame: year 1 funded $5612.50, year 2 funding $1200Still need seating for older students.
Increase age-appropriate bilingual resources for pre-k students
Rationale: our youngest students need access to bilingual materials at their grade level
Projected Costs: $800 (purchase 2-3 books per student)
Funding Source: budgeted funds
Time Frame: fund $400 in year 2, and $400 in year 3Completed 5/2015 continue to add to collection
Transformation 2014-2015
Transforming the Space
Improved organization of fiction materials by genre, including improved signage
Rationale: improved organization and signage will increase student success in finding reading materials independently, deepen an understanding of genre, as well as increase exposure to different authors and series
Projected costs: $400 for genre labels, signage
Time commitment: weeding, sorting all books by genre (verifying through online sources, labeling, rearranging shelving, changing shelf location in online catalog, teaching students - 3-6 months
Funding Source: CAF - contact District Print Dept. for resources
Time Frame: begin year 1 and completed by mid-year 2 completed 8/2014Transformation 2015-2016
Transforming the Way We Learn
Materials for library makerspace - idea still under exploration - see spreadsheet
Rationale: provide a place where all students can have an opportunity to create and build, with a focus on STEAM areas
Projected Costs: $600 for start up costs
Examples of items: chess sets, Legos, GoldiBlox sets, gears, electronics
Also add sets of books that explore “how to” do crafts and activities
Funding Source: PTA, SAF/CAF, possible grants
Time Frame: year 2-5Lego WeDo - 16 kits purchased 8/2015 through Northeast Education Foundation Grant ($1929)
3-D Printer added 8/2015 through Bond funds from NEISD Library Services
Squishs circuits, Light circuits added 10/2015 through CAF funds/Supply budgeted funds
Chess Sets added 11/2015 - no cost, already belonged to school
Sphero added 11/2015 with book fair funds
Dot & Dash Robot added 11/2015 with book fair funds
Designated space for Permanent Makerspace
Rationale: A Makerspace provides a place for students to work individually and collaboratively to pursue their interests, particularly with hands-on learning. A designated space will allow flexibility in scheduling.
Projected Costs: unknown, possibly some furniture costs & storage bins
Funding Source: PTA, SAF/CAF, possible grants
Time Frame: year 3-5
Transforming the Space
LIghtspeed microphone system for library
Rationale: this wireless microphone system allows for focused listening by students across a large learning space, allowing the full library space to be utilized for teaching.
Projected Costs: $1000
Funding Source: PTA or school fundraiser
Time Frame: Year 3-5Remove remaining shelves in back teaching space & add interactive learning spaces
Rationale: expand teaching area to allow for more flexible learning space, add interactive learning areas - allows for students & teachers to control the best organization for learning: independent, collaborative, partners, groups. Collaborative space encouraged active problem solving and synergy.
Projected Costs: shelf removal - no cost/local custodians
furniture for librarian's office - $180
Interactive surface for walls (paint, wipe off boards, glass surface) - cost ?
Steps/timeframe:
Weed entire collection - 9/2015
Move tech storage into librarian's office/remove desk - 11/2015
Rearrange nonfiction collection to create space for biographies - 11/2015
Move biographies back into 920’s - moved 11/13/15
Remove shelves - winter 2015
Add glass dry erase boards to cover wood panelling
http://www.wayfair.com/Egan-Visual-Inc.-GlassWrite-Dry-Erase-Board-687786005-EGVI1001.html (48"x96" panel = $237 each)
http://goo.gl/mqrZgxn (Walmart 72"x36" panel = $195)
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/191018/Quartet-Infinity-Frosted-Glass-Marker-Board/ (48"x72" = $499)
https://www.magnatag.com/transparent-write-on-boards (48"x72" =$719 per panel)
Funding source: CAF, book fair, bond?
Add modular/flexible furniture to teaching space
Rationale: flexible furniture will be easier for the teaching space to adapt to different ages of students and different learning activities.
Projected Costs: tables/seats needed for 25-30 students at one time
Add standing desk for librarian
Time Frame: 2016
Funding Source: book fair, bond?
Purchase MacBook Pro 13" with Retina Display for librarian use
Rationale: The addition of a MacBook with add the capability to transform ipad work easily, including video editing, printing, etc.
Projected Cost: $1880
Funding Source: unknown
Time Frame: unknown
Add electric drops or repair floor drops - need something more sturdy
PHASE 2: Student-friendly seating for recreational reading and gathering of small and large groups, both for younger and older students.
Rationale: student furniture should be comfortable and inviting
Projected Costs: http://www.ilikeoi.com/blogs/news
Funding Sources: CAF (Book Fair), PTA grants
Time Frame: year 1 funded $5612.50 younger students completed 2/14
year 3 funding $
PHASE 2: Improved organization of fiction & Nonfiction materials, including improved signage
Rationale: improved organization and signage will increase student success in finding reading materials independently, as well as increase exposure to different authors and series, include audio books in general collection
Projected costs: $400 for genre labels, signage
Time commitment: weeding, labeling shelves, creating pictoral and written labels for sections not purchased
Phase 1 completed 8/2014 - Fiction Genrefication
Phase 2 nonfiction - projected completion 12/2015
fiction/everybody books - projected completion 5/2015
Funding Source: CAF - contact District Print Dept. for resources
Time Frame: Phase 1: begin year 1 completed 8/2014; Phase 2: begin year 3Reduce circulation desk area
Rationale: students are becoming more self-sufficient when getting books, therefore the need for a giant circulation desk is minimized. This space could be used more effectively for makerspace or student gathering areas
Projected Cost: none
Time commitment: 1-2 days of time to reorganize materials, then additional time for custodial staff to remove furniture
Time Frame: summer 2016