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Improve your people, processes, and spaces with objective, industry-leading content.

Thanks for visiting MasterLibrary’s Resources section where you’ll find theoretical information and practical advice to help you get more from your school district facilities…regardless of what Facilities Management platform you use.

Objective, vendor-agnostic topics in this section include:

  • Systems. Select the right Facilities Management software for your district’s unique needs.
  • Processes. Improve Facilities Management with by digitizing drawings, records, and processes.
  • Data. Leverage accurate facilities asset data to digitize operations. Electronic Facility Records are key.
  • People. Discover the skills and personality traits inherent in a Next Generation Facility Manager.

All content elements include filter tags. Select the tags of interest to view related content. When applicable, content is also organized by one of three building phases: Plan/Design, Build, and Manage (Maintain). We welcome your feedback to these elements as well as ideas for new ones.

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The future of K12 Ed Tech Infrastructure

The future of K12 Ed Tech Infrastructure: Campus Safety, Passive Optical Networks, and Centralized Power

March 24, 2025

Emerging trends in K12 technology infrastructure were hot topics at BICSI’s ‘25 Winter Conference including Campus Security Systems, Passive Optical Networks, and Class 4 Fault Managed...
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Man In Utility Vest Holding iPad Inspecting HVAC

Mastering K-12 Facility Management: How an All-In-One Software Platform Can Boost Efficiency and Save Time

February 28, 2025

Schools today must juggle the demands of maintaining academic standards while ensuring that their facilities are well managed and running smoothly. This goes beyond just keeping...
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K12 Facility Scheduling Software Buyer’s Guide

K12 Facility Scheduling Software Buyer’s Guide

December 4, 2024

This guide will help administrators evaluate scheduling software solutions, highlighting six features within a scheduling systems that can elevate efficiency and streamline processes.
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Eliminate keys with wireless door controls.

Access Control at every door.

November 11, 2024

Learn about the many security, safety, and operational benefits of this new breed of Access Control system that eliminates the need for keys altogether.
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Next Gen Facility Manager Download

Next Gen Facility Manager

October 29, 2024

This paper examines the traits, tools, and strategies that leaders use to push school facility management into the future.
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Guide To Comparing Work Order Systems on a tablet

Guide to Comparing Work Order Systems

September 9, 2024

This guide is available to help school districts evaluate and compare different systems available to manage building work orders and preventative maintenance activities.
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A graphic panel promoting MasterLibrary's "The New Role of Access Control" eBook including a cover image.

“The new role of Access Control” eBook

September 5, 2024

Learn the complexity of school district security, life safety, and communications systems and endpoint devices in this 12-page eBook.
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Hands holding a tablet showing the Master Asset Platform

Guide to Mapping Your Building Lifecycle

June 11, 2024

Learn the three lifecycle stages of your buildings and facility assets, and the most important aspects to manage based on the priorities of multiple stakeholders.
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A standards-compliant IT equipment rack and cable pathways in a school district Telecom Room.

Improve Telecom Room Design and Construction with free QC checklists

April 2, 2024

Improve the design and construction of school district Telecom Rooms (TRs) with our free check/punchlists based on current industry standards and best practices.
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