1. language barriers
2. physical handicaps
3. illiterate/ don't read at grade level
4. can't use computers
5. lack of computers
6. circulation policies, restrictive
   
7. financial limitations/owe fees etc.
8. size of furniture is not age-appropriate
9. physical layout
10. signs to indicate where things are are insufficient
    
11. non-flexible scheduling or access, especially for teachers - hours are restrictive
12. charges for printing and copying
13. restricted circulation on reference materials
14. not enough copies of resource materials
15. not enough copies of resources that support objectives
16. kids can't check out all formats of materials
17. currency of resources
18. time teachers have during the day for going to the media center
19. restricted sections
20. inability to find books or other resources using the search tools available in the media center
21. insufficient knowledge of equipment usage
22. approval of parents necessary to use computer for any purpose - not just, but including internet usage
23. unorganized materials
24. preconceptions of the way the media specialist might allow you to use the center based on someone who was in charge in the past
25. height of shelves (too high, too low)
    
26. collection doesn't match curriculum
27. lack of knowledge about or participation in collaboration with teachers
28. internet filtering restrictions
29. unattractive bindings that don't appeal to users
30. uninviting atmosphere
31. no process for teaching new students and/or teachers about the resources available and how to use them
32. technology failures - denying checkout if the machines are down
33. physical environment: bad lighting, uncomfortable temperature
34. censorship
35. safety problems
36. hogging materials
37. media specialist inaccessibility
38. restricted to a certain reading level - AR ranges, keep kids from checking out books they are interested in
39. books labeled keep kids from learning how to find books or other resources in the media center
40. reading programs that kill natural love of reading
41. having books separated by levels keeps teachers from being able to find resources easily by using the OPAC
42. social restrictions caused by labeling that is obvious to other student