This week our school system is on spring break. This is a nice time to relax and take a reprieve from all the planning and preparation for the move to our new school. Last week, I was very busy finishing up orders for furniture and other items for the new media center. In addition, I was asked by the district network administrator and the architect project manager to come up with a list of all technology and furniture that will need to be moved. After using our district technology inventory system (WRAD) to take stock computers and other technolgy, I did a whirlwind 'tour' of our present building, stopping by each classroom to inquire and take stock of major furniture items that will need to go with us. Almost every room has a rolling cart that will need to go, even though some of them will be finding new purpose as they won't be needed to hold LCD projectors. Our new school will have mounted LCD projectors and screens in every classroom. Some of the teachers wanted to take various pieces of furniture, such as an old wooden desk, small bookcases and even a lateral filing cabinet. Our principal and I have encouraged teachers to not take old furniture since the new school will be outfitted with brand new desks, tables, chairs, shelving, etc. But many have sentimental value attached and they really don't want to leave some items behind.
All in all, the library will be the biggest project to move. I obtained the name of the person I am to email when I need boxes for packing. Unfortunately there will be a charge for each box we get from the BOE, but I could never save as many boxes as I will need to pack approximately 8,500 LMC materials, not to mention the small equipment and supplies that will also need to be packed. I have also come up with a spreadsheet to figure out how the books will be put on the shelves....# of shelves we have now vs. # of shelves we will need to spread out and allow for growth. I also still have to decide what will go in the 'team-workroom' for teacher use and what will be better located in the teacher planning rooms in the classroom wing.
Since I have no media clerk, I am hoping to line up some volunteers, including, parents, teachers, staff, and even family members, to help with the packing and unpacking! Needless to say, I am learning a lot about the process of creating a new library and what is required to move an old library into the new facility. It's going to be a monumental project, but also one that will be rewarding and exciting!
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