[CASL-L] library furniture

[Elaine Lettiere]

Hi All.

My middle school has high top tables and my students and teachers love
them.  The students feel very grown at the tables and the ability to sit or
stand to work on projects has been great. The down side is that they are
difficult to move due to the length of the legs.  If the tables get
dragged, the legs are vulnerable.  In addition, the stools we have have
cross pieces on the legs and the students put their feet on those, often
unintentionally breaking them.

Elaine



On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 8:32 AM, Yulo-medeiros, Julie <
jyulo at cromwell.k12.ct.us> wrote:

>  Whatever you decisions ends up being think about the ability for the
> library space to be flexible and movable. Like many libraries, CHS’s
> library is used extensively throughout the day, after school and evenings.
> Each group wants to rearrange the furniture to fit their needs.
> Unfortunately, we have eight massive tables the require a minimum of two
> people to move them. It’s a lot of work for the custodial staff and all
> five P.M. custodians come in to do the moving. The next time I’m allocated
> furniture money I will be purchasing smaller tables with wheels. I want to
> move CHS’s library in the direction of a learning commons and I think
> flexible furniture will help accomplish that.
>
> Good luck with your decision. I like that your principal is thinking about
> the library space in your building.
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> Julie
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> Julie Yulo-Medeiros
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> School Librarian
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> Virtual High School Site Coordinator
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> Cromwell High School
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> 34 Evergreen Road
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> Cromwell, CT 06416
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> 860.632.4841 Ext: 14830
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> jyulo at cromwell.k12.ct.us
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> *From:* CASL-L [mailto:casl-l-bounces at mylist.net] *On Behalf Of *Jennifer
> MacKenzie
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 04, 2014 1:55 PM
> *To:* CASL-L at mylist.net
> *Subject:* [CASL-L] library furniture
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> Hi all,
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> I am wondering how many of you have  high tables in your high School
> library -- like the ones found in a coffee shop.
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> My principal seems to think this is a good idea and wants to remove some
> of my study carrels and replace with "modern furniture".  I am thinking
> this is not a good idea, as I have students that like to sit at the study
> carrels.  I am also thinking the high top tables will not be good for
> working on school projects.  As there would only be a few I assume I cannot
> use ADA compliant as a reason for not having the tables.
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> Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated.
>
>  Jennifer MacKenzie, Librarian
> New Fairfield HS
> New Fairfield, CT
> 203-312-5830
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-- 
Elaine Lettiere
School Librarian
Preston Veterans Memorial School
&
Preston Plains Middle School
Preston, CT
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