LIS 550 - CAPSTONE PROJECTS #1 - 3



Project #1 - Library Renovation

Kendron T. Robertson

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LIS 550 Capstone Project

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Martin Weiss Library Project Plan

Purpose

Through modification of the Martin Weiss Elementary Library, this project plan will present a new refined look to the library and add technology resources, such as a new Audio/Video Morning Announcement setup, which is student-friendly, more supportive to creative activity, and supports campus & community technology involvement.

Assumptions

The following assumptions were made in preparing this Project Plan:

-       The objective and purpose of the modification project has been approved by the school principal.

-       The librarian is supportive to the library modification.

-       Equipment will be purchased from the campus budget.

-       The modification plan may change as new ideas and complications rise.

Constraints

The following are possible constraints:

-       The amount of money needed to purchase equipment might not be approved.

-       All equipment may not be in by the due date for project.

-       Additional materials may be needed before the conclusion of the project.
     All students may not know how to  utilized the equipment.

Stakeholders

-       School Principal

-       School Librarian

-       School students and faculty users of this library

Project Framework

The modification project is to achieve the following objectives:

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      1.) Rearrange the current furniture (bookshelves, tables, and chairs) to create a more open concept space.
      - Now the librarian can view a wider range of the library from her desk. Blind spots are minimized due to the new position of the book shelves.

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      2.) Change a sitting area of the library into an audio/video set for video announcements, creative projects, and informative use.
      - School will be avle to video record and produce morning announcments to broadcast school news, events, and activities. 

3.) Rearranging the shelves and tables now opens up the library space for better meeting space.
- Meetings seems separated when all staff was present inside of the library because of the prior location of the book shelves. 

4.) Moving the big green rug into the middle of the room allows the students to have a better view of the projector screen.

Standard being addressed

Standard IV. Learner-Centered Library Environment

Goal: To provide design guidelines for facilities to allow for manipulation, production, and communication of information by all members of the learning community.

Principle 1.

The design of the school library is aligned with the educational objectives of the learning community. The library environment is designed for flexible access and supports all edu-cational objectives of the library program. Educational specifications for any renovation or proposed new facility will include a description of the proposed project expressing the range of issues and alternatives, in accordance with 19 TAC 61.1036, School Facilities Standards for Construction on or after January 1, 2004, Subchapter CC, Commissioner’s Rules Concerning School Facilities.

Original Blueprint

                                                          

                                                                    View from Non-Fiction side                         

         See how the shelves behind the students divide the room into two separate sections

                                     

                                                           View from corner of Everyone section

Modified Blueprint

View from corner of the room between non-fiction and fiction sections

View from librarian desks after moving the book shelves.

View from corner of Everyone section looking toward the librarian desk.

Audio/Video News Set

The following items were purchased for the Audio/Video Production setup: 

-       Canon Powershot SX60 HS Digital Camera - $549.00

-       Manfrotto 290 Tripodwith Fluid head - $179.00

-       Digipower Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery - $39.99 

-       SanDisk Ultra 64 GB SDXC UHS-I memory card - $19.99

-       Rode Mic $99.99

-       Table top Mic $ 15.99

-       M-Audio AV32 Studio Monitor speakers $99.9

-       Lowepro Carrying Bag - $24.99

      Photo Studio Lights - $199.99 



Location of the library where the Audio/Video Announcment setup will be established. Located to the right of the librarian desk where it is away from the main sitting area and away from heavy flow of traffic.
     

     Project #2 - Instructional Video

                                                                      

                                                                       Kendron T. Robertson

__________________________________________________________

LIS 550 Capstone Project

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Martin Weiss Library Instructional Videos #1

Purpose

The Martin Weiss Elementary Librarian has requested instructional video to be produced to instruct library users of best practices when:
- Self Checking Out Books
- Searching and Checking Out a Book
- Replacing Books Back onto the Shelves

Assumptions

The following assumptions were made in preparing this Project Plan:

-       - The objective for videos are that users don't have prior knowledge on how to properly utilize library resources.

-       - The librarian  and principal are supportive to the video being produced. 

-       - Equipment will perform all duties needed to complete project.
     - Library users will gain a better understanding of how to check out books, search the system, and find the books on the book shelves.

Constraints

The following are possible constraints:

-       - The amount of time needed to complete the production of the videos may be limited.

-       - Any video equipment productions problems and restrictions.
     - Users are not informed by the videos.
     - Videos don't serve their purpose of informing the library users.

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Stakeholders

-       School Principal

-       School Librarian

-       All users of this library
      

Project Framework

The instructional video project is to achieve the following objectives:

- How to Search and Check Out a Book

- How to Self Check Out a Book

- How to Place a Book on the Shelf

Standard being addressed

Standard III. Learner-Centered Technology and Information Access

Goal: To promote the success of all students and staff by facilitating the access, use, and integration of technology, telecommunications, and information systems to enrich the curriculum and enhance learning.

Principle 3 (A).

The librarian employs existing and emerging technologies to access, evaluate, and disseminate information for integration into instructional programs. (Correlates to the NBPTS Library Media Standards Standard II, III, IV, V, VI) In the following Program Development stages, the librarian: 

A. Provides students and staff with campus-wide and remote access to electronic library resources through a library-designed portal. 

Instructional Videos

- How to Search and Check Out a Book

- How to Self Check Out a Book

- How to Place a Book on the Shelf

     Project #3 - Instructional Video

                                                                      

                                                                       Kendron T. Robertson

__________________________________________________________

LIS 550 Capstone Project

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Martin Weiss Library Instructional Videos #2

Purpose

The Martin Weiss Elementary Librarian has requested instructional video to be produced to instruct library users of best practices when:
- How to Check Out Audio Books
- How to Check Out eBooks

Assumptions

The following assumptions were made in preparing this Project Plan:

-       - The objective for videos is so that users who don't have prior knowledge on how to properly utilize library resources can be accurately informed.

-       - The librarian  and principal are supportive to the video being produced. 

-       - Equipment will perform all duties needed to complete project.
     - Library users will gain a better understanding of how to check out eBooks and audio books online.

Constraints

The following are possible constraints:

-       - The amount of time needed to complete the production of the videos may be limited.

-       - Any video equipment productions problems and restrictions.
     - Users are not informed by the videos.
     - Videos don't serve their purpose of informing the library users.
     - Users still cant figure out how to check out eBooks and Audio books.

Stakeholders

-       School Principal

-       School Librarian

-       All users of this library
      

Project Framework

The instructional video project is to achieve the following objectives:
1.) How to Access Online Resources to the library
- Many teachers and staff members don't know they have access to the online library resources that are available through the school district. These videos will serve has purpose to give a better understanding of accessing these resources.
     A.) How to Access eBooks
     B.) How to Access Audio Books

Standard being addressed

Standard I. Learner-Centered Teaching and Learning

Goal: To promote the integration of curriculum, resources, and teaching strategies to ensure the success of all students as the effective creators and users of ideas and information, enabling them to become lifelong learners.

Principle 3(F).

The librarian collaborates, designs, and provides ongoing instruction for staff and students in the integration of information technology and information literacy, emphasizing and modeling the ethical use of resources. 

F. Develops and promotes online training modules for staff, students, and community that support the school library program elements found in State-mandated curriculum, the SBEC guidelines, the STaR Chart at the target technology level, and national standards for library programs. 

Instructional Videos

- How to Check Out Audiobooks

- How to Check Out eBooks

END OF PROJECT

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Design and Technology

It is important to have correct design to the space where learning occurs. The design can create a calm feeling to those that utilize the particular space or it can affect the learning in a negastive way. Proper space is necessary for increased learning. When it comes to technology used, teachers are taking full advantage of the various apps and tools available.











This was a design I had to create in one of the last LIS courses I took SPRING 2018. We had to redseign our current library space to impact higher learnig and better flow through out the library space .

Learner-Centered

In a learner-centered environment, the student is fully responsioble for their own learning. This occurs thriugh evaluations, research, surveying, and many other ways to gain knowledge and information to solve a real world issue. The teacher is mainly a facilitator, not the lecturer. The students may work in groups or individually to complete the assigned project in a timely manner.
When I was employee with the A. Maceo Smith NEw Tech High School in Dallas Texas, we had the opportunity to be fully trained a PBL insturctors that allows us to receive vital information to allow the student to be and remain successful.

www.newtechnetwork.org