Toolkit C

Facilities Design:Option 3

By: Michele Linn

Contents:

• Proposal Plan

• Current Library Schematic

• Renovated Library Schematic

• Budget-Excel Spreadsheet

• Photo Album of Furnishings

Proposal Plan

Current Library Schematic

The current media center is traditional in nature and may be considered outdated with the

exception of technology.

Click The library to See

the Schematic!

Renovated Library Schematic

Renovating a library that is out of date can be daunting, but as Kimberly Bolan stated, “Making libraries irresistible and integral to kids isn’t impossible. It just takes some work.”

Take me to my renovated library!

Click Me!

The Budget

Let’s look at the

budget!Click me!

Kimberly Bolan discusses the wave of the future for children/teen’s Libraries!

Read “Looks Like Teen Spirit”

Color Scheme for Concord Library would be similar to these colors.

Soft greens, yellows, blues.Carpet color: Neutral soft brown

Evidence of a Growing Phenomena!More Pictures of a Modern 21st Century

Library for Children and Teens!

Carpet SamplesThe Joy Carpet for Teens Line

Available at:http://www.shopbrodart.com

Here is a compact way to have comfortable reading chair and a library, all while saving space. This chair is designed

for those of you who love to relax and read. Books can be stored in this chair as

seen in the picture.

Photo Album of Sample Items to Purchase for Renovated Library

Music StationCirculation Desk

$298.00

Novelty Idea…But is it practical?

$74.00

Bistro Set for “Snack Corner”

Snack Corner Equipment

$2,500.00

Samples of Display CasesArt / Magazine/Newspaper/DVD/CD’s

$949.00

$ 1,010.00

$1349.00 $120.50

$95.00

$135.00

$135.00

Newspaper case $ 949.00Nice, but too much!

DVD Stand$143.00

      

 $124.99

$122.99

Lounging Furniture Chairs, Sofas, & Ottomans

$79.00$99.00

$129.00

Ergonomic LoungeFlips into sofa

$149.00

$89.00

$109.00

$79.00

$79.99

$199.99

$329.00

Vendors for Desired Furnishings

• http://www.demco.com/ -Shelving, tables, chairs, reference desks. • Round Circulation Desk, Multi-colored lounge chairs, tables, themed

environments-http://www.creativelibraryconcepts.com/products.html • Multiple Supplies- http://www.bizchair.com/cdstorage.html • Multiple Supplies- http://www.shopbrodart.com/default.us.aspx • Snack Corner Equipment-

http://cafeproducts.com/coffee-hotdrinks/coffee_machines/index.html • Low-priced Concession Stand Equipment-

http://www.acitydiscount.com/ • Guide to best coffee/concession/kitchen equipment for the lowest prices-

http://www.coffee-makers-n-espresso-machines.com/ • Coffee Supplies- http://www.coffeemakersetc.com/index.php

The End

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