A strategic plan is a useful tool for communicating the purpose of the library media center (LMC) to the administrators, teachers, and parents of the school community. An initial benefit is an assessment of the library program's strengths, weaknesses, and impact on the teaching and learning process. The library media specialist should use the planning process to garner greater support, identify priorities for future direction, provide the basis for effective budget development, and articulate the LMC's integral role in the school's instructional program. Based on Information Power, as well as...

Combining all aspects of design for the school library media center-floor plans, furniture, technology, bidding and evaluation--this newly updated edition addresses
- Current and future technological needs of the student population
- Unique needs of the community library that combines school and public library services
- Sustainability and conservation issues to help designers and planners "go green"
- Accessibility requirements, including all ADA regulations from the first edition plus the latest material on learning styles and accessibility
- Cost control and ways to minimize...