4 Key Secrets - Unlock Your Resource Centre's Potential

At the heart of the Resource Centre is the Teacher Librarian. Masters of their domain, a Teacher Librarian not only directs students to resources but is responsible for supporting and enhancing classroom teaching. They also assist with research and analysis, encourage critical thinking and facilitate clubs and workshops. A Teacher Librarian station needs to be both welcoming and easily visible, while remaining functional. Consider the following suggestions when planning your Teacher Librarian space. 01 02 03 HIGHLY VISIBLE FUNCTIONAL WORKSPACE SUPPORTING THE SUPPORT WELCOMING TEACHER LIBRARIAN STATION Need Help? Finding help is meant to be easy! Make your circulation desk highly visible and approachable with thoughtful design, prominent position and engaging signage. Resource Centre educators run a large space that services a wide range of visitors. Their support equipment and furniture needs to be both functional and serviceable. Things such as trolleys with heavy duty casters, well designed desks and ample storage should all be considered. Teacher Librarians spend extended periods of time sitting at a computer researching, lesson planning and collating resources. A high quality fully adjustable ergo chair is an essential component in supporting a healthy seating position and improving task enjoyment. "A trained Librarian is a powerful search engine with a heart" Sarah McIntyre Concept Resource Centre “ Artist Impression of Library Encounter Hub Kaboodle Doodle Book Trolleys Ergo Chairs Teacher Librarian Furniture Encounter Essence DEFINING SPACE Resource Centre's are often vast spaces with multiple uses. Carving up this space into useable areas with clear paths of travel will ensure flow and useability. By reading architectural cues such as door and wall locations, ceiling height and flooring treatments, we are able to define the spaces and furnish them appropriately to give them purpose. BFX has trained Interior Designers and Architects that can offer obligation free advice on how to optimise your space. SUPPORTIVE SEATING HIGHLY VISIBLE AND WELCOMING Image by: BFX Furniture Image by: Hayball 3 SECRET KEY