Novice - help

[Jeannette Lang <Jeannette_Lang@aahs.mcvsd.k12.nj.us>]

Currently, I am an English teacher in a specialty high school for students who
are interested in pursuing careers in the health/medical fields.  We need
someone to head up our new media center for next year.  The construction of the
room is not done yet, but when September comes, the room needs to be organized
(i.e. furniture, AV equipment, computer stations, reference desk, etc.),
materials need to be ordered, books have to be catalogued, etc.  I have
volunteered to be the media "specialist", but I am at a loss as to where to
start.  I have no library experience though I am well versed in different
technologies and the research process.

Does anyone have any suggestions of resources that I can use to educate myself
about how to begin?  Or does anyone have any advice for a new-comer?  Any
feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Academy of Allied Health and Science
2325 Heck Avenue
Neptune, New Jersey 07738

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