1. GTN: ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT Modifying the Media Center to Remain Current in a Technology Based Environment

2. 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.

3. Variables Circulation Statics Collaborative Instruction Opportunities Library Advocacy Efforts Redesigning Library Facilities Reconvene Media Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC)

4. 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?

5. Advocacy Efforts Blind Date with a Book The Hunger Games Reading Challenge North Carolina Young Adult Book Award New Release Posters

6. Facility Alterations Learning Commons Green Screen Recording Area Combine Reference & Non-Fiction Shelving

7. Data Collection Circulation Rates (laptop circulation years excluded) Needs Assessment Student & Teacher Pre/Post Opinion Surveys MTAC minutes Reflective Journal

8. 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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