Welcome to the Media Center! Note the entrance and exit turnstiles. The entrance side has a gate for handicap accessibility and large equipment. The exit is equipped with a security detector.
This is the student computer area. There are currently 29 computers in this one area. Each table holds 2 computers with pull-out trays for the keyboards. The media specialists are expecting the addition of 4 more computers sometime this semester. The media center also has its own technology cart with 13 laptop computers. This allows more than two classes to use the computers at the same time! 
On the opposite side of the media center from the computers are 5 half shelves and tall shelves along the walls for the book collection. There is also a pyramid shelf for the periodicals. 
This is a view of the same stacks from the front of the media center. Notice each half-shelf has a computer and a stool at the end. These computers, plus two more in the central student area, are for student access at any time during the day. Students in the facility with a class may not use these. The front computer is the only computer in the school that has a floppy disk drive (a sign of the times!).
The central student area. There are 18 4-person tables down the middle of the media center. This view is from the entrance to the circulation desk. This area is used for classes and small-scale faculty meetings such as 2-3 departments grouping together for an inservice. It is also used after school for various club meetings such as Student Council, Reading Bowl, and Becca's Closet. Notice the lovely Books with Bite display for Teen Read Week! The wonderful parapro created this for the students!
A view of the central student area from the back of the media center. It is sectioned off from the side areas by 4 half-shelves and 6 support poles. 
This is a work area right outside the Die Cut room. Students (with media specialist supervision and teachers have access to this area. It contains 2 computers with a scanner and the poster maker. Notice the electric typewriter? The media center must be part museum, too! It should be put on top of the old card catalog!
Another view from the circulation desk. This is another student area. It is to the right of the Die Cut room. It is enclosed by a half counter. There is a copier and an electric hole punch and pencil sharpener for student use. In the back corner of the area is access to an open storage area and a faculty bathroom.
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