Houston Area Independent School Librarian's Network
Links from the Presentation:
Step 1: Focus on Your Users
Mount Bethel Elementary Learning Commons:
http://clcd.com/features/th_learning_commons_model_nov.php
Target schools:
http://www.targetcommercialinteriors.com/expertise/community/
Walls that Talk:
http://wallsthattalk.com.au/
Color Guide for Designers:
http://www.pinfographics.org/ig/a-color-guide-for-designers/
Riverside School Library Remodel:
http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/education/students-embrace-riverside-s-kid-friendly-learning-commons-1.364195
Elementary School Library from "Make an Interesting School Library Design"
http://homedecorreport.com/make-an-interesting-school-library-design-4199/#.VXLg7FxViko
Step 2: Shift Your Mindset
Edutopia 21st Century Libraries: Learning Commons:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/21st-century-libraries-learning-commons-beth-holland
Library as Domestic Metaphor by Joyce Valenza:
http://blogs.slj.com/neverendingsearch/2008/08/25/library-as-domestic-metaphor/
MIT Media Lab:
https://www.media.mit.edu/
Step 3: Connect Users with Information
My blog posts about Dewey:
https://pamlibrarian.wordpress.com/category/dewey-or-dont-we/
The Dewey Dilemma (Library Journal):
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2010/05/public-services/the-dewey-dilemma/#_
Weeding Library Collections (via ALA)
www.ala.org/tools/libfactsheets/alalibrary/alalibraryfactsheet15
Step 4: Use Your Space as a Resource
Green Mountain Union High School Learning Commons:
http://trsu.libguides.com/c.php?g=212452&p=1402196
10 Port Charging Station by GearMo:
http://www.amazon.com/GearMo%C2%AE-10-Port-Charging-Station-Phones/dp/B00GSWFGTE
Middle School Library in the Netherlands:
http://michelevelthuizen.zenfolio.com/p487350364/h46087C12#h4179ba98
Work Design Magazine:
http://workdesign.com/
Step 5: Support Innovation
Easy Stop Motion for Kids:
http://tinkerlab.com/easy-stop-motion-animation-kids/
Donors Choose:
http://www.donorschoose.org/
Walmart Community Grants:
http://foundation.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving
Get Ed Funding:
http://www.getedfunding.com/c/index.web?s@j32TKi8Ih2hxw
Edutopia’s Grant Resources:
http://www.edutopia.org/grants-and-resources
GoFundMe:
http://www.gofundme.com/
3D Printer Grant:
http://www.makerbot.com/academy
Another 3D Printer Grant:
http://www.stratasys.com/industries/education/educators
Library Specific Grants:
http://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htm
Makey Makey Lessons:
http://makeymakey.com/lessons/
Step 6: Students as Experts
Burlington (MA) High School Help Desk:
http://bhshelpdesk.com/
Genius Bar Information:
http://genyes.org/files/staticcontent/genius_bar.pdf
Student Run Genius Bar at Hilliard City School (OH):
http://www.hilliardschools.org/student-run-genius-bar/
Student Run Genius Bar (MN):
http://www.hopkinsschools.org/schools/hopkins-west-junior-high/news/genius-bar-open-business
Step 7: Create Great Virtual Library Spaces
Sanborn Regional High School Virtual Library Space:
http://srhs.sau17.libguides.com/home
Make QR Codes here:
http://goo.gl/
Step 1: Focus on Your Users
Mount Bethel Elementary Learning Commons:
http://clcd.com/features/th_learning_commons_model_nov.php
Target schools:
http://www.targetcommercialinteriors.com/expertise/community/
Walls that Talk:
http://wallsthattalk.com.au/
Color Guide for Designers:
http://www.pinfographics.org/ig/a-color-guide-for-designers/
Riverside School Library Remodel:
http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/education/students-embrace-riverside-s-kid-friendly-learning-commons-1.364195
Elementary School Library from "Make an Interesting School Library Design"
http://homedecorreport.com/make-an-interesting-school-library-design-4199/#.VXLg7FxViko
Step 2: Shift Your Mindset
Edutopia 21st Century Libraries: Learning Commons:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/21st-century-libraries-learning-commons-beth-holland
Library as Domestic Metaphor by Joyce Valenza:
http://blogs.slj.com/neverendingsearch/2008/08/25/library-as-domestic-metaphor/
MIT Media Lab:
https://www.media.mit.edu/
Step 3: Connect Users with Information
My blog posts about Dewey:
https://pamlibrarian.wordpress.com/category/dewey-or-dont-we/
The Dewey Dilemma (Library Journal):
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2010/05/public-services/the-dewey-dilemma/#_
Weeding Library Collections (via ALA)
www.ala.org/tools/libfactsheets/alalibrary/alalibraryfactsheet15
Step 4: Use Your Space as a Resource
Green Mountain Union High School Learning Commons:
http://trsu.libguides.com/c.php?g=212452&p=1402196
10 Port Charging Station by GearMo:
http://www.amazon.com/GearMo%C2%AE-10-Port-Charging-Station-Phones/dp/B00GSWFGTE
Middle School Library in the Netherlands:
http://michelevelthuizen.zenfolio.com/p487350364/h46087C12#h4179ba98
Work Design Magazine:
http://workdesign.com/
Step 5: Support Innovation
Easy Stop Motion for Kids:
http://tinkerlab.com/easy-stop-motion-animation-kids/
Donors Choose:
http://www.donorschoose.org/
Walmart Community Grants:
http://foundation.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving
Get Ed Funding:
http://www.getedfunding.com/c/index.web?s@j32TKi8Ih2hxw
Edutopia’s Grant Resources:
http://www.edutopia.org/grants-and-resources
GoFundMe:
http://www.gofundme.com/
3D Printer Grant:
http://www.makerbot.com/academy
Another 3D Printer Grant:
http://www.stratasys.com/industries/education/educators
Library Specific Grants:
http://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htm
Makey Makey Lessons:
http://makeymakey.com/lessons/
Step 6: Students as Experts
Burlington (MA) High School Help Desk:
http://bhshelpdesk.com/
Genius Bar Information:
http://genyes.org/files/staticcontent/genius_bar.pdf
Student Run Genius Bar at Hilliard City School (OH):
http://www.hilliardschools.org/student-run-genius-bar/
Student Run Genius Bar (MN):
http://www.hopkinsschools.org/schools/hopkins-west-junior-high/news/genius-bar-open-business
Step 7: Create Great Virtual Library Spaces
Sanborn Regional High School Virtual Library Space:
http://srhs.sau17.libguides.com/home
Make QR Codes here:
http://goo.gl/
