The first step to transforming my new space was going to be to get traffic flow through it. In conversations with the principal it was shared that the space had really been used as a large meeting room. Many of the LMS's supply budget went toward the purchasing of paper, markers, glue, and other presentation materials that students may need to work on projects in the media center. It was also shared that circulation was at minimum. This is one of the many reasons the paraprofessional position was cut for the upcoming year. Administration questioned what her role was. If no students were visiting the media center for the purpose of print and nonprint resources and no books were circulating, then was she filling her day with?
My first step was to transform the space into a place where students felt ownership and purposeful to visit. Currently the magazines that were subscribed to were of no interest to the students and were not readily available for viewing. After discussing with other high school LMSs, my periodical subscriptions went from 10 to 24. I spent money on new displays that would allow them to be easily accessible in the media center and attractive for exploring eyes. I subscribed to magazines that could be used for research but also for pleasure reading. Magazines about all interests of life from music, to technology, to sports were ordered.
It is important to cater to all readers and students and create a space that teases and welcomes them in with the open arms of knowledge.
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