2. WCES Media Center Profile
Serves approximately 700 students in 3rd to 5th
grades
Serves over 60 faculty members
One full time media specialist
One full time clerk
3. Media Center Location
Media center is strategically located in the
center of the school.
Media center is easily accessed by all faculty
and students.
5. Media Specialist
Office and
Circulation Desk
o The media specialist’s
office is appropriately
located near the
circulation desk.
o A restroom is located right
of the office.
o The media specialist can
see the media center
because of windows.
6. Seating
Eight tables are joined
together to make a “u”
shape.
Small sofas grouped
together for reading.
7. Computer Area
Computers are arranged on the wall to help
students locate books and/or help with
research skills.
9. Technology
Room
o Televisions with DVD and
VHS players used for closed
circuit television is located in
this room.
o Laminator and poster maker
are also located in this
room.
12. Facility Use
Book Check - In/Check – Out
Technology Equipment Use (Digital
Camera, Video Recorder, Laminator,
etc.)
School and Faculty Meetings
Speech Pathologist’s Office
Psychologist’s Office
Parent Coordinator’s Office
Special Events
13. Special Programs
Book Fairs
o WCES participates in two books fairs a year.
Visiting Authors
o WCES welcomes authors for the annual
kickoff campaign for reading
Special Programs
o WCES participates in read-a-thons, Read
Across America Day, and also Accelerated
Reader and Accelerated Math
14. Positive Survey Results
“It is very spacious and new.”
“Bright and cheerful surroundings”
“Modern, bright, natural light, and a nice
area in one corner for story telling”
“Friendly and helpful to students & faculty!”
“Very willing to help with needs, and tries to
find books if requested”
“Very helpful, inviting environment for the
children”
“People are willing to help, plenty of books,
well organized for children”
15. Negative Survey Results
“Students need more instruction on how to use the
media center to research topics being studied.”
“Need another media center parapro”
“Needs another assistant to help children, could
use bigger, better labels of sections”
“Need more teacher resources”
“Would like to see more grade / content specific
books and upgraded technology.”
“Would like for children to have more comfortable
seating in a different place where the sun is not as
bright.”
16. Key Findings in Survey
85% felt that the location of the media center
was extremely adequate.
85% felt that the media center staff was
friendly and helpful.
57% felt that WCES’s media center was
adequate with their collection of fiction and
nonfiction books.
14% felt that seating was somewhat
adequate.
42% felt that audio/visual aids were
adequate.
18. Media Center Improvements
Problem: Students do not have
any where comfortable to sit
freely. Sofas are not
comfortable.
Solution: Comfortable seating
for children in the story telling
area.
www.demco.com
Colorful Overstuffed Beanbag
Chairs 93" Circumference
WP14117110 $42.39
19. Media Center Improvements
Problem: Needs another assistant
to help children, could use bigger,
better labels of sections.
Solution: New Signage
www.demco.com
Sign Frame 5 1/2" x 7"
(A) Sign Frame 7" x 11"
Black WE14684130 $6.04 EA Sign
Frame Magnetic Base
(B) Magnetic Clip Black
WE14684260 $11.14 EA
Self-stick Clips 2/PKG
20. Media Center Improvements
Problem: Tables and chairs are uncomfortable.
Solution: Bright, colorful rug will entice children to read more and
invite media specialist to do more class read alouds.
Carpets for Kids® Reading by the Book Carpets
Commercial grade nylon cut pile to prevent unraveling
Kidply® Backing helps prevent wrinkling & creasing. Increased sound
& thermal insulation; unmatched softness & flexibility. Antibacterial
treatment & double-stitched serged edges. Carpets meet or exceed
the Class 1 Flammability Rating.
Reading By the Book Carpet 8'4"W x 5'10"D
Rectangle www.demco.com
WP12113040 $276.23 EA
21. Media Center Improvements
Problem: Storytelling pit is
uncomfortable.
Solution: Comfortable Reading Cushions
Square Cushions are fire retardant, foam-
filled. Cushions have a child-proof
hidden zipper that won't scratch. Vinyl
covers clean easily with soapy water.
Round cushions are styrene-pellet-filled.
Reading Cushion Round Foam Red
3"H x 16" Diameter
WF12840150 $30.99 EA
22. Media Center Improvements
Problem: No bulletin boards above
computers.
Solution: Add bulletin boards.
www.schoolhouseoutfitters.com
Best-Rite Manufacturing
Valu-Tak Natural Cork Board w/
Aluminum Frame (12' W x 4' H)
$139.88 each
23. Media Center Policy
Circulation Policies
• Students are allowed to check out a total
of 3 books.
• Students may only check out one new
book which is located at the front of the
media center.
• Books are loaned for a two week period.
• Students are not fined for overdue books.
• Students are fined for lost and/or damaged
books.
24. Media Center Policy
Accessibility
• The media center operates on a flexible schedule.
• Reading classes are allowed to sign up for 30 minute blocks of
time for checkouts or renewals.
• It is open daily from 7:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. for staff use.
• Teachers may use media center from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Staff members who remove materials during those times are
asked to adhere to media policy.
• NOTE: Grades may not be lowered because a student has lost
or damaged a media center book. Report cards may be held
only at the end of the year.
*Red text indicates recommended change to Facility Policy
