High School Educational Specifications

MediaCenter

Space Requirements: Library/Media Center

Adjacencies: Library/Media Center

Library

Objective

  • To enable students and teachers to preview and use audiovisual materials, teach small and large groups and facilitate research.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
  • Parents/community groups
/
  • Teachers
  • Library/media personnel

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Read/access books and digital materials
  • Watch DVD or online videos, both with a large group or small groups
  • Computer research
  • Entertaining groups (food presentation areas)
  • Periodicals reading and display
/
  • Evaluate materials
  • Listen to digital and other audio media
  • Full class work (multiple classes at a time)
  • Leisure reading
  • Small group and individual work

Number of Teachers: 5 / Number of Students: 60
Notes: / This space will include a leisure reading area, 3 teaching areas, 1 mini lab, a study space, a "cafe" area, and small stage.

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Zoned switching
  • Daylight required (balance daylight throughout room)
  • Dual lighting controls located at circulation desk and teaching areas

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
  • Locate electrical outlets in columns and floor

Technology/Communications /
  • Sound system (divided into zones by teaching areas)

Plumbing /
  • Sink(s) with hot and cold water

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Individual room controls
  • Zone for after-hours use
  • Humidity control

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds
  • Removable mullion at entrance doors
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Blinds on all windows
  • Fixed windows into corridor
  • Allow space under windows for shelving

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Carpet

Walls /
  • Paint with gloss

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Depressible book truck in circulation desk
  • Bookshelves behind circulation desk
  • Work surface for 2 large laser printers at circulation desk
  • Drawers for small equipment and file storage behind circulation desk
  • 2 door base cabinet with adjustable shelving behind circulation desk
  • 2 person circulation desk (chair height)
  • Maximum linear feet of bookshelves on walls

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Adjustable chair on casters
  • Freestanding bookshelves on casters in stacks area (4' high)
  • Periodical shelving
  • Multi-media presentation cart
  • Leisure Reading Area to include upholstered chairs and occasional tables near windows with plants/greenery
  • Computer area to contain 2 person tables with wire management. Tables should be wide enough to accommodate computers, monitors and resource materials.
  • Computer area to contain 4-1 person tables, printer stations mobile laptop cart, chairs and support for student's personal laptops and internet devices
  • 5 book trucks (4 divided, 1 flat)
  • 3 whole-class teaching areas. Each area containing 4-6 person tables with seating for at least 32.
  • Projection screens in teaching areas

Computer Lab

Objective

  • A space for teachers to utilize for whole-class instruction, as well as for students to do computer projects and research.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teachers
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Projects
/
  • Research

Number of Teachers: 1 / Number of Students: 30

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Humidity control

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds
  • A door into library and a door into corridor

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Blinds on all windows
  • Fixed windows into library

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Carpet

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • 30 student chairs
  • 3-shelf bookcase
  • (30) 1-person computer stations with wire management
  • Projector

Office

Objective

  • An office space provided to plan programs, order materials, and perform administrative duties.

Users of This Activity Area

  • MediaCenter staff
  • Store and organize paperwork
/
  • Work on media order/ purchasing

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Program planning
  • Administrative activities
/
  • Ordering materials

Number of Teachers: 4

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Task lighting at work surfaces
  • Daylight preferred

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Individual room controls

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds to Library
  • Lockable door into workroom

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Fixed window into Library

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Carpet

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Maximum linear feet of shelving

Whiteboard /
  • 4'x6' magnetic whiteboard with tackstrip

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • 2 workstations to include: desk with computer workstation, task chair, guest chair, file cabinet, and bookcase

Workroom

Objective

  • To allow a space to prepare teacher materials, develop classroom kits, and prepare for library events.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Library/Media staff
  • Volunteers
/
  • Teachers

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Specialty printing
  • Paper cutting/prep
  • Paint/art work
/
  • Laminating
  • Assembly of specialized media carts
  • Food preparation

Number of Teachers: 6

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Task lighting at work surfaces
  • Daylight required (balance daylight throughout room)

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
  • Multiple electrical outlets at each workstation

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

Plumbing /
  • Deep sink(s) with hot and cold water

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Individual room controls

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds into Library
  • Door into Office

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Blinds on all windows
  • Fixed window into RLV

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Countertop with sink, base, wall cabinets and one section with knee space
  • Island with base cabinets, drawers and flat files
  • Maximum linear feet of 18" deep, full height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving
  • Island with base cabinets, drawers, flat files, and knee space

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Adjustable chair on casters
  • 4-drawer file cabinet
  • 1-person computer station with wire management
  • Refrigerator
  • Printer
  • Copier
  • Large format printer
  • Laminator

Book/Audiovisual Storage

Objective

  • To provide storage space for audiovisual instructional materials and periodicals.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Media center personnel
/
  • Teachers

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Review and selection of materials for instruction

Number of Teachers: 2

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • No Special Requirements

Doors and Hardware /
  • Lockable door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds into Library

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Sealed concrete

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Maximum linear feet of 18" deep, full height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving
  • Adjustable shelving with 10" to 24" deep shelving

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Task chair
  • Adjustable book shelving
  • 6' long table (with electrical outlets)

Equipment Storage

Objective

  • To provide space for short-term equipment checkout, troubleshooting, and processing equipment.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Media center personnel

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Storage of equipment
  • Processing equipment
/
  • Troubleshooting

Number of Teachers: 2

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Humidity controlled

Doors and Hardware /
  • Lockable door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds into Library
  • Solid door into corridor

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint with gloss

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Maximum linear feet of 18" deep, full height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving
  • Maximum linear feet of 18" deep lockable cabinets
  • 30" deep countertop (with electrical outlets)

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Task chair
  • Tall lockable cabinets
  • Tool storage

Media Production/Sound Room

Objective

  • To provide space for students to experience using audio and video equipment, in addition to digital editing.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Faculty/Staff
  • Media specialist
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Film and edit sequences
/
  • Distribute video to classrooms/web

Number of Teachers: 2 / Number of Students: 15
Notes: / This room includes a control booth.

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Full-spectrum lighting
  • Lighting that can be focused
  • Even lighting on a green screen or chroma color

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
  • Extensive electrical requirements for computer systems

Technology/Communications /
  • Ability to broadcast to all classrooms or to select areas

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Individual room controls
  • Consider quantity of heat producing equipment when calculating HVAC loads

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel into Library
  • Solid door into control booth

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Windows with blinds into control room

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint
  • Sound proof
  • Ability to have a green screen

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • 4'x4' whiteboard with tackstrip

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Student chair
  • Adjustable chair on casters
  • 5-shelf bookcase
  • 1-person computer station with wire management
  • Editing equipment
  • Video camera with tripod
  • Microphone

Server/Wiring Room

Objective

  • A room provided to house the server.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Working with the server

Number of Teachers: 1

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Consider quantity of heat producing equipment when calculating HVAC loads

Doors and Hardware /
  • Solid door

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Exposed ceiling with painted structure and ductwork

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Task chair
  • Wire racks
  • Desk
  • Server

Issued: / 06.01.09 / Revised: / Contact Person: Manager Standards and Design

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