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[quote="anon-1254"][quote]Does the library endanger our kids and if so what can be done about it? [/quote] Public libraries can be dangerous - in that they are full of ideas. No censorship - they provide access to information. And they are a public place. "If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all—except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our Library." —John F. Kennedy However back to the original question: Does the public library endanger the students in the school? Having the public library in the school building sharing the same space with the school library does not match the security standards of the rest of the school. We do live in a safe community but to make the school safer, it makes sense to have the library space follow the same standards of limiting entrance into the building. Do the ideas in public libraries endanger our students in the school? School libraries are about supporting the school curriculum and teaching students the basics of searching, and evaluating source materials. The school acts as a guardian of the children while they are in the school, thus the mandate to keep them safe. Having the public library in the same area is very simply a conflict of missions. What can be done? The public library is making plans to move out of the space. The school library will immediately improve without a penny being spent in that the library space can then be made to match the same security standards of the rest of the school. The students then can access the space and not be escorted into protected areas of the library. They can freely search materials under the guidance of teachers and the school librarian. Group projects can take place in the main library and not be worried about making too much noise. Many studies exist the support the fact that a high quality school library supports high achievement in students. What can be done is support the public library's plan to move out. Kirstie Venanzi[/quote]
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anon-1254
Posted: Mon, Jun 17 2013, 5:58 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
The rent that the public library pays the school covers the extra utilities expenses for after school hours, weekends, and summers.
When the public library leaves the school, the expenses will no longer exist. The school will not be losing money.
An analysis has been done and the cost to run the new, energy efficient new building would actually be less than the rent, the library is currently paying to the school.
So once the money is raised for the building, then the 1/3 of a mil steady funding will run the library. No new taxes.
Municipal public libraries receive steady funding; it does fluctuate with the economy, and the library board makes adjustments to balance the budget.
See the library website for more information.
definition?-8q8s
Posted: Mon, Jun 17 2013, 4:41 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
Quote:
The 1/3 of mil fully supports the library now and in a new building.
Only if you call shortened hours because of lack of money "fully supporting."
anon-4711-3q4p
Posted: Mon, Jun 17 2013, 4:29 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
The Cranbury school would lose about $50k they are currently payed for rent. (Taxes?).
The kids will have to cross the parking lot to go from school to the new library (Security?)
anon-651p
Posted: Mon, Jun 17 2013, 2:05 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
Even with a grant if the town was to build new or buy existing, they would be responsible for upkeep of the property. Taxes would have to be increased.
anon-1254
Posted: Sun, Jun 16 2013, 9:16 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
The Cranbury Public Library Foundation is raising money to separate the two libraries - proving a safer school, and providing a public library for the whole town. A separate public library would not raise taxes. The 1/3 of mil fully supports the library now and in a new building.
anon-618p
Posted: Sun, Jun 16 2013, 8:18 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
Reducing the traffic around the school, and allowing parents only and need to be there people will inherently make the school grouds safer. I am not supportive of paying for a new library without a grant from the state or other source however.
anon-6103
Posted: Mon, Mar 11 2013, 8:02 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
anon-0o99 wrote:
Hasn't this been answered? The school library will then be more secure. It will no longer be a public place where just anyone can come into the school.
Actually, no. It has not. My question was "in your opinion what threats will be reduced or eliminated when the library moves out of the school?" Rampage? Abduction? Corruption? What is your opinion.
anon-0o99
Posted: Mon, Mar 11 2013, 7:44 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
Hasn't this been answered? The school library will then be more secure. It will no longer be a public place where just anyone can come into the school.
anon-6103
Posted: Mon, Mar 11 2013, 7:27 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
anon-0o99 wrote:
Basically, I hear that the school has safety procedures and the library was reconfigured to better segment the students from the public.
So it is a okay make do situation....for the moment. It will be better as soon as the public library moves out and the school library gets the whole space.
Thanks. So in your opinion, what threats will be eliminated or reduced when the library moves out?
anon-0o99
Posted: Mon, Mar 11 2013, 7:00 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
Basically, I hear that the school has safety procedures and the library was reconfigured to better segment the students from the public.
So it is a okay make do situation....for the moment. It will be better as soon as the public library moves out and the school library gets the whole space.
anon-6103
Posted: Mon, Mar 11 2013, 11:29 am EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
What measures do the school and library currently take to ensure the safety of students in the library?
Are doors from the school to the library locked?
Are the students supervised in the library? By whom?
Is someone on staff near the door of the library during school hours?
Has the library measured traffic by hour and looked for ways to minimize overlap between public and school hours?
Has a security guard for the library ever been considered?
Are any other security measures being taken?
Thanks.
anon-ppq3
Posted: Mon, Mar 11 2013, 10:36 am EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
The security risk is the same risk as when an unknown person enters the school. That security breech has been addressed.
Corruption of children is a judgement best decided by the parents However, when parents are not present, the school has to act in place of the parents.
anon-6103
Posted: Sun, Mar 10 2013, 7:31 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
So as it stands, the security risk of having the library in the school is that someone may try to corrupt or abduct a child while the child is in the library during school hours?
anon-1254
Posted: Sun, Mar 10 2013, 4:03 pm EDT
Post subject: Re: Library and School Security
Quote:
Does the library endanger our kids and if so what can be done about it?
Public libraries can be dangerous - in that they are full of ideas.
No censorship - they provide access to information. And they are a public place.
"If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all—except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our Library."
—John F. Kennedy
However back to the original question: Does the public library endanger the students in the school? Having the public library in the school building sharing the same space with the school library does not match the security standards of the rest of the school. We do live in a safe community but to make the school safer, it makes sense to have the library space follow the same standards of limiting entrance into the building.
Do the ideas in public libraries endanger our students in the school? School libraries are about supporting the school curriculum and teaching students the basics of searching, and evaluating source materials. The school acts as a guardian of the children while they are in the school, thus the mandate to keep them safe. Having the public library in the same area is very simply a conflict of missions.
What can be done? The public library is making plans to move out of the space. The school library will immediately improve without a penny being spent in that the library space can then be made to match the same security standards of the rest of the school. The students then can access the space and not be escorted into protected areas of the library. They can freely search materials under the guidance of teachers and the school librarian. Group projects can take place in the main library and not be worried about making too much noise. Many studies exist the support the fact that a high quality school library supports high achievement in students.
What can be done is support the public library's plan to move out.
Kirstie Venanzi
anon-6103
Posted: Sun, Mar 10 2013, 3:23 pm EDT
Post subject: Library and School Security
Does the library endanger our kids and if so what can be done about it?