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June 15, 2015

Keynote Links:

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: Create Zones

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

New Schools in Concord NH - Learning Corridors:
http://archinect.com/HMFHarchitects/release/designed-by-hmfh-architects-three-innovative-elementary-schools-open-in-concord-nh

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


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/



Tools for Your Library Redesign:

Space Planning Worksheet:
http://image.frompo.com/97f57971a13de9acbbf847ea3e9acfe6



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