ELEM: Open Library advantages?

["Odile M. Heisel" <oheisel@PEN.K12.VA.US>]

Dear group,
         I just had an interview for an elementary school
 media specialist position in a school that has an "open library"
 or a library without walls.  I have heard many negative
 comments over the years on LM_Net about how books walk away
 easier etc., but I was wondering if anyone with an open library
 has a positive comment to make.  Can anyone tell me some
 advantages or ideas for using the "open library" concept to
 create a better educational environment for elementary school
 students?  Please send responses directly to me and I will post
 a hit.
 Sincerely,
 Odile
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 Odile Heisel oheisel@pen.k12.va.us
 unemployed certified media specialist
 1997 graduate of James Madison University