2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. School Description
About Mossy Creek Middle School
About Mossy Creek Middle School Media Center
II. Facilities Layout and Analysis
Original floor plan of MCMS Media Center
Survey used
Survey results
III. Facilities Redesign
Photographs of original designs with proposed changes
Illustrations and pricing of new equipment and furnishings
Updated floor plan for MCMS Media Center
Compiled list of proposed changes
Policies
3. MOSSY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Located in Kathleen, Georgia
Constructed in 2007
706 students in three grades (6 -8)
85 staff members (including certified and classified)
4. MOSSY CREEK MEDIA CENTER
"The mission of the Mossy Creek Middle School Media Center is
to guide, motivate, and inspire our students toward becoming
productive and educated citizens who are effective users of
information technology and lifelong readers .“
Located at the front of the school directly across from the office
Houses a collection of 8,943 books
Has one full-time Media Specialist
Utilizes parent volunteers and student helpers as additional staff
since media clerk position removed two years ago
Young Adult Choices Project (YACP) for the past three years
Reading Counts program through Scholastic
School-wide distribution network for showing videos throughout
the school with the use of closed -circuit channels
Thirteen computers available for research
5. ORIGINAL LAYOUT OF MEDIA CENTER
Door to outside
Original Media
C e n t e r l a yo u t u s i n g
E-draw Max trial
software
Inner
hallway
of school
Th e med i a cen t er i s
l o cated at t h e f r o n t
en t r ance o f t h e
s ch o ol acr o s s f r o m
t h e o ff i ce.
6. MOSSY CREEK MEDIA CENTER
SURVEY
I used Survey Monkey for the surveying
tool. I surveyed 56 faculty members and
150 students with a sample from each
grade level. A total of 206 survey results
were reviewed.
The first four
questions are
shown here:
8. SOME RESULTS OF SURVEY
79% of those surveyed were “very satisfied” with services offered at
MCMS Media Center
84% of the customers of our media center considered “books in
print” the most used feature of our media center while only .01%
considered magazines an important feature
47% of those surveyed would like to see more technology in the
form of e-readers and video equipment available in our media center
A surprising result of the survey was the fact that 77% of those
surveyed felt that our media center did not provide a sufficient
amount of resources to meet their needs
I feel that this percentage is a result of the need for more technology.
31% were not satisfied with the current schedule of our media center
Will address this in policy of hours and availability.
9. ADDITIONAL SURVEY RESULTS
When asked for more information on resources they would like to
see made available by our media center, these were some of the
responses:
E-readers
E-books
Many participants requested a change in the policy for bringing e -readers such
as Kindles or Nooks to school. This will be addressed in the policy section.
Video equipment available for checkout by teachers
Document cameras
iPads
Mobile Laptop labs
More non-fiction titles to use with new CCGPS
More class sets of novels for Social Studies
10. ADDITIONAL SURVEY RESULTS
When asked what type of schedule they would like to see in our
media center, these were some of the responses:
Media center is only open from 7:20 until 3:00 each day. There isn’t
enough time for me to visit before or after school. It would be helpful to
change the hours to 7:00 until 3:30.
Media center was open for a few hours one day each week during the
summer. Why can’t they open one evening until 5:00 at least once or
twice each month to help with research and projects?
I would like to see media center scheduling to include other classes
besides language arts. Social Studies and Science classes need research
time also.
11. MEDIA CENTER LOCATION
The media
center is
located on the
front hallway
across from
the office.
It is easily
accessible and
has a
welcoming
entrance.
12. VIEW UPON WALKING IN THE DOOR
When I completed the
initial library
walkabout, this was
one of the places I
found to be lacking in
our media center. This
is certainly not a very
welcoming display for
students or other
visitors.
13. PROPOSED CHANGE TO THIS AREA
The window in that
technology room is
covered from the inside
with blinds, so I felt that
it would be okay to cover
the area with an
entertainment style
credenza with a flat-
screen television monitor
for displaying the school
news and book trailers
created by our students.
14. MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CHANGE
Entertainment/storage unit
from Ikea
$149
Holds a flat-screen
television monitor up to 55
inches
Shelving area may be used
to display new books or any
other themed book displays
as needed
Should make a much more
pronounced and helpful
display for customers
entering the media center
15. MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CHANGE
SANYO 55" Class
LCD 1080p 120Hz
HDTV,DP55441—
available at Walmart
for $728
This will be placed in
the credenza for
displaying student
news and book
trailers.
16. MAIN ENTRANCE VIEWS
This is the main entrance view of the check-out area. The book drop is located
here also which is very convenient for students to just drop in and drop off their
books.
18. CLASS MEETING AREAS
There are currently nine
rectangular tables with
six chairs at each table
for the main students
meeting area.
In addition to this, there
are also three circular
tables with four chairs
each.
I propose removing three
of the rectangular areas
which will remove 18
seats, but there will still
be room for 48 students
which should be
sufficient for two classes
of students.
19. READING AREA
Our reading area consists of
five “office-style” chairs in a
semi-circle crowded with
circular tables and chairs. The
chairs are located near the
magazine area, but there are
no other book displays near
that area.
I propose a new, more
comfortable reading area with
a book display on the lower
shelves located outside the
office of the Media Specialist.
20. UPDATED READING AREA
• New reading area will still incorporate
old magazine shelving
• Themed book display area will be
located near reading area in order to
allow students to browse these books
while enjoying the comfortable
reading area
• There will be a coffee table that has Display
area
two shelves which can be used for
displays of books or magazines.
• This reading area will also provide a
comfortable discussion area for Book
Club or the Media Club that will begin
working on student news.
21. SOFAS FOR READING AREA
IKEA
Purchase two of these
sofas for the comfortable
reading area
Available for $349 each at
IKEA
Color is dark to prevent
staining and wear and tear
Material is microfiber for
easier cleaning
22. TABLE FOR READING AREA
Coffee table for comfortable
reading area
Available for $99.99 at IKEA
Can serve as a display area for
books or magazines as well as a
place for students to work when
sitting in comfortable reading
area
23. BOOKSHELF FOR DISPLAY
Right now, this bookshelf is
empty and is serving no purpose
in the media center.
I propose incorporating this
bookshelf into the comfortable
reading area by creating book
displays that are themed around
certain times of the year or certain
authors.
Students will be close to the
bookshelves and more likely to
browse through the display while
they are enjoying the reading area.
24. CURRENT MEDIA STORAGE ROOM
• This room is currently a
“catch-all” junk room with a
laminator.
• The only “useable” item in the
room is the laminator.
• I propose creating a media
production room where
students can use video
cameras and other technology
to record student news for
daily reports and create book
trailers for the media center to
advertise.
• The laminator could be moved
the other storage area.
25. CREATING A MEDIA ROOM
• The current space that I propose to use
will not need to be altered in any way.
The door to the outside hallway can be
locked from the inside which would
prevent others from entering in the
middle of a production, as well as
securing the technology which will be
stored in this room.
• I propose purchasing ten video flip
cameras and ten iPads for use in creating
book trailers and student news. These
items will be housed in this room, and
will be available for checkout to teachers
for projects.
• I will also purchase a smaller flat-screen
television for this room for students to
preview their work.
26. NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR UPDATES
Apple iPad 2 with wi-fi, 16GB,
black
Available at Best Buy for $399.99
each
Will purchase 10 of these for
circulation
School has just recently been
updated for wi-fi with hotspots in
every hallway.
27. NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR UPDATES
Griffin Technology 10 -Bay
MultiDock Charge & Sync Station
for iPad - NA23149
Available from J and R online for
$699.99
Will charge and sync up to 10
iPads at once
Will be stored in the Media
Production room for checkout by
teachers
28. NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR UPDATES
DXG 5MP HD Digital
Camcorder, 3.0" LCD
Display, DXG-5W0VB
Available at Walmart for $69
each
Will purchase ten of these
for the updated Media room
for recording book trailers
and student news
These will also be available
for checkout to teachers for
projects in the classroom.
29. UPDATE INCORPORATING
COMPUTER LAB
• There were several comments from Doorway to the storage area
which will be connected to the
faculty on the survey regarding the computer lab
availability of computers and time in
the media center for research.
• In trying to solve this problem, I
decided to do some structural changes.
• Right now, we have a storage room
that links to the outside hallway where
there is a computer lab. I propose
linking these two areas using the
storage room as a pass-through to the
computer lab.
• This change would enable classes up
to 30 students to meet in the computer
lab and still have access to the media
center.
30. INSIDE OF STORAGE AREA
Door leading to
computer lab will
be made in the
storage area.
Door to computer lab
will be placed in this
general area.
Cleanup and
organization for this
room once
completed
31. PASS THROUGH TO COMPUTER LAB
With this change, there would not
need to be any purchases made
for the computer lab. The lab is
already functioning with 30
student computers and one
teacher station. It also has a
SmartBoard.
The location of this classroom
with the connecting passage to
the media center would enable
more than one classroom to
utilize the media center for
research.
32. E-READER AREA
There is a low
bookshelf located
right outside the
Media Specialist’s
office. This will
become the new E-
Reader area. I
propose purchasing
twenty Kindles from
Amazon to store in
this area for
checkout by students
and faculty.
Kindles will be stored here
33. NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR UPDATES
Kindle wi-fi with 6 inch
display
Available from Amazon.com
for $69 each
Will purchase 20 of these to
begin an e-reader circulation
34. NONFICTION SHELVES
Non-fiction shelves have plenty of open space to fill with newly purchased non-
fiction texts to supplement the CCGPS. I don’t feel that there is any need to
change the shelving at this time.
35. FICTION SHELVES
Fiction shelves still have ample room for additional purchases.
Arrangement of shelves is suitable for media management and
supervision of students. I do not see a need for any changes here.
36. TEACHER RESOURCE AREA
The back row of shelves are for teacher resources and classroom
sets of novels or other resources. As you can see, we have plenty
of available space here as well. I do not see a need for changes in
this area.
37. Updated Media Center Layout
Existing computer lab
now connected through
storage room
Door to outside
38. LIST OF CHANGES MADE
Added a decorative storage credenza to the left of the front double
doors to use as a display area for new books or themed book
displays
Added a flat-screen television monitor to use for school news and
for advertising books using book trailers created by students in the
newly updated Media Production Room
Added a more comfortable seating area for students near the
magazines and themed book display area
Added a new book display area for new books or themed book
displays near the updated seating area
Removed three of the rectangular tables and 18 chairs in order to
provide more space for the comfortable reading area
Created a connection through the media storage room to an already
existing computer lab with 30 computers and a SmartBoard teaching
area
Media center will be open twice monthly for extended media hours
from 3:00 until 5:30.
39. POLICIES TO BE UPDATED—
REGARDING EXTENDED HOURS
Accessibility:
The media center at each school and the system materials center shall be
accessible to teachers and to both individual students and groups throughout
the instructional day during each day of the school year. Further, provisions
shall be made for access to media resources to support instruction in all
programs offered outside regular instructional time, including the adult
education program, the alternative school, after-school or evening classes,
summer school, and any other programs offering courses approved by the
Georgia Board of Education
This policy allows us to make changes to our own media center
schedule. Based on survey results, I propose that we offer two
extended day media center dates each month. We will monitor the
turnout on these dates for two months and determine if the program
will continue or change. We have an external door which feeds to
the outside of the building, so there is no need for students to have
access to the school building unless we deem that necessary.
40. POLICIES TO BE UPDATED—
REGARDING TECHNOLOGY
Accountability for School
Equipment and Materials
Students and school personnel shall
be accountable for textbooks, media
materials, and all other instructional
materials and equipment purchased
with public school funds.
We will implement the
“Permissions and Acceptable Use
Form” for checkout of Kindles,
video recorders, and iPads.
Students must have these forms
on file before these items can be
borrowed. Our form will be
adapted from the form you see
here.
Should not need to be a change to
the policy. We just need to update
the procedures for checkout to
protect the equipment. cobbk12-
org.campuspack.net/...Media...Media.../eReader_Checkout
41. INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
This policy will need to be amended in regards to wireless
hotspots for wi-fi which will need to be available throughout the
school. We will begin with it in the media center, but it will
eventually need to be available in all classrooms so that teachers
may use the equipment purchased.
This equipment (Kindles, video recorders, iPads, etc.) will
eventually be made available for use by teachers and students
throughout the school. We need to be sure that our policy is firm
on downloading and sharing information on the internet. We
currently have an Internet Safety Policy in place, so this should
be covered through that policy. Adding the wireless areas will
only change the accessibility factors.
42. POLICIES TO BE UPDATED—
CELL PHONE POLICY
• Our school system is
currently working towards
establishing a “Bring Your
Own Technology”
program. Our schools are
being updated with
wireless in all areas in
preparation for this policy
change.
• This policy change will not
only help our media center,
but it will also provide
more access for wireless
and more options for using
technology in our schools
such as students bringing
in e-readers and iPads.
