[CASL-L] Renovation Advice

[Tracy Earnshaw]

I went through a renovation 20 years ago.  I agree with what's been said so
far, especially having the books boxed for you!  Unboxing is crazy enough,
as some shelves get switched with others.  You will probably move all of
the books at least once after the renovation.  I had the furniture company
deliver several samples of chairs and let the students sit on them to find
out which chair they liked the best.  Also, I found that architects like
round walls and round furniture--not the best for libraries!  It's awkward
to push two round tables together, for example.
Best of luck!


*Tracy Earnshaw*

Teacher Librarian

Frank Ward Strong Middle School

Regional School District 13

191 Main Street | Durham, CT 06422

O: 860.349.7222 | tearnshaw at rsd13.org

Visit us at: http://strong.rsd13ct.org <http://lyman.rsd13ct.org/>
"Books may well be the only true magic." --Alice Hoffman

Coginchaug Regional High School

135 Pickett Lane | P. O. Box 280 | Durham, CT 06422

O: 860.349.7215 | tearnshaw at rsd13.org

Visit us at: http://crhs.rsd13ct.org <http://lyman.rsd13ct.org/>
"Books may well be the only true magic." --Alice Hoffman


On Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 8:45 AM Haddad, Christine via CASL-L <
casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:

> Good morning!
>
> I have survived  3 school library builds in my career. While I realize
> that renovations are more disruptive than a new build, I can offer you some
> advice.
> The first thing that comes to mind is that it is the perfect time to weed,
> genrify, or otherwise clean up the collection, including the technology. Be
> merciless. If it isn't circulated or necessary, say goodbye.
>
> In each instance we replaced all the furniture. What we had was donated
> via this list. Library services continued as normal until we had to box
> everything up and move.
>
> Find every nook and cranny in your building to store and rotate materials
> to keep circulation going.
>  Be extra nice to the custodians :). Bake for them, buy them lunch, sing
> their praises from the rooftops. They can make your life and work bearable
> or miserable.
>
> Establish a student advisory. I called mine the SLACkers (Student Library
> Advisory Committee). Their input should matter!
> Please give me a call or shoot me an email if I can help further! Good
> luck!
>
> Christine
>
> On Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 8:01 AM Kathryn Ferrante <kferrante at renbrook.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Good morning,
>> I am reaching out to gather advice on managing the logistics of a library
>> renovation. Our school is in the process of planning a renovation of our
>> library, and we want to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible.
>> Specifically, we are looking for guidance on: How have you managed moving
>> and storing books, furniture, and technology during renovations? What
>> strategies have worked well for maintaining library services during the
>> renovation period?
>> I would greatly appreciate any insights, tips, or resources that you
>> could share based on your experiences. Thank you in advance for your time!
>> *Kathryn Ferrante*
>>
>> *Renbrook School*
>>
>> *Director of Library Services*
>> (she • her • hers) What is this?
>> <https://renbrook.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/1110/misc/misc_203109.pdf>
>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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