GTN: ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT Modifying the Media Center to Remain Current in a Technology Based Environment
Purpose Examine the needs of the school community in relation to library services. Improve the relevance and design of library services in a technology based environment.
Variables Circulation Statics Collaborative Instruction Opportunities Library Advocacy Efforts Redesigning Library Facilities Reconvene Media Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC)
Research Questions How do I need to alter the media center facility to support the needs of a technology-based instructional environment? How do I need to alter media center services to reinforce and enhance the academic needs of students operating in a 1:1 setting? What changes need to be implemented to improve the relevance and use of the media center program to meet the evolving needs of library users?
Advocacy Efforts Blind Date with a Book The Hunger Games Reading Challenge North Carolina Young Adult Book Award New Release Posters
Facility Alterations Learning Commons Green Screen Recording Area Combine Reference & Non-Fiction Shelving
Data Collection Circulation Rates (laptop circulation years excluded) Needs Assessment Student & Teacher Pre/Post Opinion Surveys MTAC minutes Reflective Journal
Timeline September Introduce ARP Initial Needs Assessment & Opinion Surveys Convene MTAC Analyze Results from Needs Assessment & Surveys October - February Implement Reading Advocacy Programs Redesign Facilities Meet with MTAC Conduct Conduct Follow-Up Surveys March - April Analyze & Interpret Data Create Final Report Share Results with MTAC May - June Disseminate Findings & Results
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