I was just reading a class assignment that brought up the pointm "school libraries serve ALL students, whereas public libraries... serve only the subset of children whose parents bring them to the library." Too true! I thought how lucky 5th-8th graders are in my town to have their public library a next door neighbor to their school.
Library location within a school also is an important consideration. I realize it's an issue beyond the control of most librarians, but when a building project does come along, it's worth careful attention. Close to, but not immediately adjacent to, the school front entrance seems ideal to me. Do others have opinions and/or ideas about how to deal with/help draw student to less than ideal library locations (signage, good lighting, artwork)?
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Jen,
I know that many schools plan a library as part of the main hub of a school with the principal's office, nurse's room, reception, etc. The other piece to keep in mind is that the library should be used by everyone, so it's important to keep it in a location where it's not too long of a walk. Those that are further away, might be deterred to visit if its too long of a walk. What we don't see, we tend to forget!
Corinna
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