Proposes a rethinking of the function and role of school libraries and computer labs in a 21st century school. Include the latest research in education, technology, and library science. 131p

Provides plans for accommodating the ideals of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program within an existing school facility, including Primary Learning Modalities, General Meeting & Collaboration, General Teaching Training, and Diploma College Preparation. Focuses on the library as a dynamic and active place for collaboration and exploration. Includes strategies to minimize costs while providing a first class 21st century educational experience. 16p

Virtual tour of a high school library design created by Architectural Innovations. The design was entered in a competition.

Provides an overview of school library design including a description of spaces. Details the relevant codes and standards, and includes a list of major resources.

These guidelines include an introduction and definitions, and sections covering the following topics: 1. Duty to Protect; 2.Foreseeability of Loss; 3. Adequacy of Protection; 4.Fire and Emergency Protection; 5.Physical Barrier and Lock and Key Security; 6. Security Duties and Security Staff; 7. Personal Access and Parcel Control; 8. Security Alarms and Electronics and 9. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. 29p.

The nonprofit L!brary Initiative, created by the Robin Hood Foundation, has been working since 2001 to enhance student literacy and overall academic achievement by collaborating with school districts to design, build, equip, and staff new elementary school libraries. This book takes readers behind the scenes of fifty groundbreaking library projects to show how widely varied fields and communities—corporate underwriters, children's book publishers, architects, graphic designers, product manufacturers, library associations, teachers, and students—can join forces to make a difference in the lives of children. Based on the premise that good library design can actually inspire learning, the L!brary Initiative brings together some of the world's leading architects to reimagine the elementary school libraries in New York City. The author documents every project with beautiful photos as well as renderings and measured drawings. 176p.

This website provides links to primarily British information on the following topics: architecture and library building databases; awards and prizes; built environment; energy efficiency & sustainable building design; funding; furniture and equipment; furniture suppliers; health, safety, accessibility and security; interior design; libraries; planning, design and construction; preservation and conservation; signs; and technology.

Discusses the evolution of libraries away from information storage toward areas of collaboration. New expectations, types of spaces, experience, and problems are addressed, as are the interdisciplinary collaboration, and the diminishing role of the book along with its traditional library services. 13 references are included. 11p.

This describes a community-based, public/private partnership effort to renovate libraries at eight District of Columbia schools. The goal is to turn school libraries into first-class libraries with beautiful, inviting spaces that welcome children and provide community space after school hours. The Capitol Hill Community Foundation is working with the Washington Architectural Foundation and the architects who have been assigned to each school to develop designs.

Examines the role state departments of education, a professional organization, and a leading internet organization play in providing recommendations and guidelines in the construction of new high school libraries. Four state agencies were identified and specific square footage formulas noted as well as information provided by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and Eduscapes internet organizations. An overview of a small public high school library in southwest Virginia, Franklin County High School, was also included, with its collection, and first semester circulation and student use statistics noted. Results show that some state agencies and organizations provide no recommendations, while those that do show significant disparity in those recommendations. It is concluded that smaller may in fact be as effective as larger libraries and that any decision to build big should be based on a qualitative assessment. 5p.

Offers guidance for school library design that includes traditional library space and flexible spaces that accommodate new technology and self-directed learning. The areas to be included in the library media center, general design and furnishing considerations, and responsibilities of the design team, architect, contractor, and district library supervisor are addressed. 23p.

Offers guidance on building school library media centers by outlining conceptual plans from actual school libraries and explaining how to address specific planning and operational issues. The book addresses current and future technological needs of the student population, unique needs of the community library that combines school and public library services, sustainability issues, accessibility, cost control, and ways to minimize mistakes using bidding and evaluation methods. Also included are 30 illustrations, floor plans, and a glossary of technical terms. 130p.

Provides librarians, architects, and other members of a building design team with an extensive list of questions to ask during the design phase of a new or remodeled library building project. The books detailed checklists cover nearly every aspect of library facility space and functions, from site selection and security to shelving and groundbreaking ceremonies. Materials updated since the previous edition include a new chapter on sustainable design; new sections on wireless networking, information commons and media production and presentation labs; updated treatment of special collections and materials handling systems; and, a new section on disaster planning. Includes 151 references. 217p.

While advances in technology have caused some to predict the demise of the book, K-12 libraries are more than reading rooms. Discusses the resilience of books; a community of learning; technology, programmatic change and environmental support; and the iconic center.

Describes the Simsbury High School in Simsbury, CT that is developing and honing a hybrid library that incorporates both traditional books and new digital technologies. Key features include a spacious entry way, two lounge seating areas, mission-style furnishings, a librarian reference desk that's positioned in a central location on the library floor, two library classroom/computer labs, 30 PCs, and 17,000 physical books.

Describes a library addition to the Orchard School in San Jose, California that connects the elementary and middle school areas. The library's sustainable design includes a high-performance exterior building envelope, interior day lighting, natural ventilation, photovoltaic panels, upgraded mechanical systems, green-certified interior furnishings and finishes, water-saving plumbing fixtures, and careful siting and orientation to reduce solar heat gain.

Discusses the Cushing Academy of Ashburnham, MA that got rid of 40,000 books and replaced them with electronic sources, and redesigned the library with open space, new furniture, and a cafe where students and faculty could mingle and collaborate. An existing computer lab was converted into a lounge for faculty and staff, new WiFi access points were added, and new electric boxes were installed to accommodate student laptop use in the building.

Discusses the Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches' library where there are no physical books in the building, and certain aspects of the space mimic what you'd find in your typical Barnes & Noble cafe. iCommons serves as a center of intellectual activity and academic life.

Common multiuse spaces include cafetoriums, libraries, and general communal spaces such as corridors and atriums. With some creative thinking, any of these spaces can accomodate a variety of activities.

Active learning centers and dispersed resource programs are replacing the dusty stacks of yore. Describes several recent school library projects where an active resource center supports a more dynamic model of student learning, and library functions are dispersed across the campus.

Discusses design of classroom, cafeteria, library, technology and other mobile equipment to accommodate aural, visual, and tactile learners. Flexibility, acoustics, lighting, connection to the outdoors, a variety of large and small learning spaces, scale, technology integration, and mobile storage are discussed.

Describes a library/media center distributed across four small learning communities at Marysville Getchell High School Campus. The amenities for the students, staffing, and organization are addressed.

Describes a series of renovations to high-school libraries throughout the five boroughs of New York City. All of the renovations – eleven designed, eight completed – incorporate sustainable features including recycled materials, fixtures, and furniture through the spaces, and energy-efficient lighting and low-VOC or no-VOC paints and adhesives.

Compares a 1990's concept of 21st century school improvements with the current reality of upgrades in an ailing economy. The biggest impact is on school libraries, since students no longer need to spend great amounts of time in the library because of technological advances. The savings on library capital expenses can be directed towards other uses like gymnasiums and theaters.

Discusses the evolution of school libraries toward being social and "learning commons" spaces, and away from being storage for large quantities of books. The article emphasizes that this trend extends all the way down to the early learning and elementary school levels.

Recommends five design considerations when planning a school library: create flexible spaces; start merchandising the collection; insist on strong infrastructure; don't sacrifice livability for beauty; and create a secure environment outdoors for students to gather, read, perform, or just relax.

Profiles the 2011 American Library Association Library Design Showcase winners, including libraries at the University of Wyoming, University of Akron, Seattle University, Marquette University, Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind, and Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools in Los Angeles. Discusses the award winners within the context of enhanced functionality, choice of construction materials, sustainable construction, navigation and color, children's spaces, renovations, design details, outdoor connections, and community living rooms.

Discusses the migration of school libraries from printed books to electronic books and resources. An inset article on the future of library facility design is included.

Profiles three public school library/media centers that exemplify the changes that are taking place in library design. New trends are discussed including the library as a teaching space, a place for learning together, and a place for producing information.

Makes the case that the amount of library space may now be reduced, but, at the same time, the number of librarians should be increased. More than ever, librarians are playing a key educational role. Librarians introduce children to reading, help students do research, and now how to use electronic media. This includes teaching the ethical use of material foud on the Internet.

Profiles two joint-use facilities and one modular high school honored for functionality, frugality, design features and balance, ability to inspire learning, and flexibility. The joint-use facilities are the Lunda Center at Wisconsin's Western Technical College and the Centennial Hills Library of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. The modular facility is High Tech High School in Chula Vista, California. Photographs, building statistics, and a list of project participants accompany the text.

Dicusses specialty educational spaces by providing general design advice, illustrated with five examples from various schools. A media center, music suite, auditorium, outdoor classroom, and athletic facility are addressed.

Profiles four public school library/media centers that offer a comfortable place to read, research, and relax. Easy access to technology, natural light, and spaces for individual study or group collaboration are emphasized.

Profiles seven winning library and media center projects in the 2010 American School and University Magazine Education Interiors Showcase. Photographs and project statistics accompany a brief description of each project.

Profiles the two main winners in the 2010 American School and University Magazine Education Interiors competition. The Omaha Public Schools Saddlebrook Joint-Use Library and the New York University Stern School of Business Concourse were chosen for high performance, value, safety and security, innovation, atmosphere, functionality, quality, and contextual relationship. Photographs and project statistics accompany a brief description of each project.

Reviews the responsive nature of academic library architecture over the last two centuries, noting that libraries have been at the forefront of computerization and continue to provide centralized access to online resources, as well as spaces for collaborative study. Advice on positioning the library as a facility for the future is included.

Support for the modular system of building construction, touted in the second half of the 20th century as the best basis for academic library building design, appears to be waning. A study of "green" libraries in 2008 revealed that not only has energy conservation become important, but that spaces designed for users rather than books have become paramount. The modular system worked particularly well for housing ever-expanding book collections, but collection growth is no longer a practical goal. Users want and need a greater variety of spaces, for which purpose-built rooms are a better choice.

Describes and provides examples of the transformation of libraries from repositories of information to learning centers that provide not only access to information but also instruction on finding and accessing information. The design and use of space are key ingredients to this transformation.

Discusses recent trends in academic library design, noting increased, rather than decreased, use since the advent of the Internet. This is largely due to a desire for social and collaborative learning space. The trends reflect this, focusing on space programming, flexibility, and technology integration.

Profiles six library/media center projects selected for the 2009 American School and University Magazine Education Interiors Showcase. The projects were chosen for their ability to integrate current and future technology, innovative use of materials, life-cycle cost versus first cost, timelessness, safety and security, clarity of design concept, and accommodation of an enhanced educational mission. Photographs and project statistics accompany a brief description of each project.

The article mentions some important things to keep in mind when decorating a school library. It gives information on color, floor, and furniture. At the end of the article there is a compiled list from librarians on things that may be overlooked.

Advises on creating flexible libraries and media centers that are well-located within the school, respond to the learning program, provide good acoustical environments, and offer effective furnishings.

Discusses elements of good high school library design, including placing space for learning above space for storing materials, support of multiple teaching and learning modes, consideration of the collection development policy, delivery of electronic content, and aesthetics. Advice on practical application of these elements is included.