Florida Association for Media in Education FAME 2018 Conference
Orlando, FL
November 28-30, 2018
Scroll down to see slides, links and other resources from my presentation at FAME.
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This Old Library: How to Revamp, Revitalize and Reimagine Your Library
Many of us work in school libraries that were built in the 20th century. Our collections are a hodge-podge of different collection development strategies (or lack thereof) over the decades. Whether you’re taking over a new-to-you library program or you’ve been at your school for years, there are probably neglected spaces you would like to spruce up, programs you would like to create and new books that need to be added. It can be overwhelming to try to figure out where to get started. In this session, you’ll learn strategies for tackling that weeding project, improving usability in your space, changing up your furniture, building collaboration with teachers and more. No matter your grade level, years of experience or the age of your library space, you will come away from this session excited to reimagine your library.
Resources
Reimagining Library Spaces: Transform Your Space on Any Budget
In my book, Reimagining Library Spaces, I breakdown a practical process for rethinking and redesigning a library space, no matter where your budget is at. Each chapter includes action steps and connections to the ISTE standards. The book also includes examples of four different reimagined library spaces.
Stewart’s Transformation
- The Stewart Library Makerspace: Video about how our makerspace has transformed our school
- 6 Ways to Rethink Your Library Space and Make it Amazing
- The Great Library Makeover Part 1
- The Great Library Makeover Part 2
Tampa Preparatory
- Small Steps to a Makerspace: Maker Mondays (AASL Knowledge Quest)
- Be Intentional: Why Slow Change is Good for You
- How to Get Ready for a New Year at Your New School (AASL Knowledge Quest)
Weeding and Collection Development
- How to Weed by the Numbers and Clean Up Your Collection (AASL Knowledge Quest)
- Tiffany Whitehead’s blog, Mighty Little Librarian (look for links in the sidebar for resources on Ditching Dewey and genrefication)
- 3 Reasons to Rethink Your Reference Section
The Physical Space
- 6 Active Learning Spaces Your Library Should Have (AASL Knowledge Quest)
- How to Identify and Reframe Design Problems in Your Space (AASL Knowledge Quest)
- Changing Your Learning Space Without Spending Money
- How to Create a Floorplan of Your Space in Excel
- How to Transform Your Library Space on a Budget (AASL Knowledge Quest)
- My Learning Space Design Resources page – recommended articles, books and more
- My Library and Learning Space Design Pinterest board
- Why You Should Weed More than Just Books at the End of the Year (AASL Knowledge Quest)
Collaboration and Programs:
- Written Conversation Strategies and MakerEd
- Teaching the Design Process in Makerspaces
- Building Curriculum Connections into Makerspaces
- How to Create an Impactful Banned Books Week Display
- The Stewart Makerspace Journey
- Starting a Makerspace: Baby Steps
Additional Resources:
- 3 Ways Whiteboards Can Make Your Space More Awesome
- 10 Tips for Writing Grant Proposals
- 5 Tips for Creating DonorsChoose Projects
- 5 Easy Ways to Make Space for Innovation (AASL Knowledge Quest)
Tutorials
- The Epic LEGO Wall: How to Build One – tutorial for building a LEGO wall
- LEGO Wall Round-up – Examples of a variety of LEGO walls created by other educators
- How to Create a Floorplan of Your Space in Excel
- How to Create an Awesome Whiteboard Wall – tutorial on how to use dry-erase paint to create a whiteboard wall
Recommended Books
- Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration
- The Third Teacher
- The Language of School Design: Design Patterns for 21st Century Schools
- Library Spaces for 21st-Century Learners: A Planning Guide for Creating New School Library Concepts – great resource for creating surveys and focus groups
- The L!brary Book: Design Collaborations in the Public Schools
- Get Active: Reimagining Learning Spaces for Student Success
- The Space: A Guide for Educators