Teen library space

Isn't it time to redesign your library space? Click to read my thought process.

Teen Zone for the Library - doable in our space, I think

I love the library I work in. I love my giant circulation desk with all of its counter space, the huge windows that let me see the sun shining through the trees, the birds chirping outside (except the one time a bird came in the library, but that's a story for another day), and all the space my students have to work or play games or read. The one thing I don't particularly love, though, is the giant support beam that sits right in front of my desk. It's pretty clear that the space my…

Community Coloring Table | Passive Programming | School Library

Teen Programming – The Lego Librarian

Today let’s talk about how and why I started a low-tech makerspace at our high school library! When I started at this library 5 years ago it was completely different than it is now. Circulati…

We often struggle with school library spaces that were not designed with today's students in mind. Learn how to identify and reframe design problems.

Creating a student-centered library requires designers to consider the function, comfort, and engagement that the space will provide. Partnering with students, teachers, and librarians can help ensure you are able to design a space that will serve the needs of all stakeholders for many years to come. #MiEN #Education #SchoolFurniture #Innovation #21stcenturylearning #Collaboration #k12 #library #mediacenter

Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.

The most successful displays I've done at my library have been passive readers advisory. For the last five years or so, I’ve done a monthly display of minature books based on the top YA titles checked out in my library system, with the top 10 books getting four readalikes. The Tiny Library is a collection of tiny books based on our most popular titles. Each tiny book contains reading suggestions based on our readalike list. There is a QR code that leads to a Google Form where teens can…

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Over the last several years, I've done at lot of change up our library space at Stewart. Here's some of my tips to help you rethink your library.

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