eBook - PDF
A Sense of Place
School Libraries at the Heart of Learning, Connection, and Belonging
- 185 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
A Sense of Place
School Libraries at the Heart of Learning, Connection, and Belonging
About this book
Step into a world where school libraries are genuinely transformative environments, promoting active learning, literacy, and connection.
In this hands-on guide, author Hannah Little passionately advocates for recognizing school library spaces as catalysts for student success through informative interviews, enlightening case studies, and immersive facility tours. With a practical lens, this guide unveils a wealth of ideas for creating an enticing entrance that beckons students into a realm of knowledge. It emphasizes the importance of comfort and sensory engagement, fostering collaboration and active learning, and providing serene havens for focused work. Creating spaces for community, teaching, and learning, nurturing social interactions, and establishing the library as the vibrant heart of the school community, A Sense of Place inspires administrators and board members to embrace the library as an essential component of the educational ecosystem.
Additionally, this guide equips librarians with indispensable insights on efficiency in the library space and offers tips for seamless collaboration with administrators. By integrating user experience principles and embracing Oldenburg's "third place" concept, the book unveils how libraries can create an immersive and captivating experience for all stakeholders involved. Whether you seek inspiration for designing cutting-edge facilities or transforming existing spaces into warm and welcoming environments, this guide helps ensure that your school library becomes an inviting sanctuary that fosters learning and enriches the lives of its users.
In this hands-on guide, author Hannah Little passionately advocates for recognizing school library spaces as catalysts for student success through informative interviews, enlightening case studies, and immersive facility tours. With a practical lens, this guide unveils a wealth of ideas for creating an enticing entrance that beckons students into a realm of knowledge. It emphasizes the importance of comfort and sensory engagement, fostering collaboration and active learning, and providing serene havens for focused work. Creating spaces for community, teaching, and learning, nurturing social interactions, and establishing the library as the vibrant heart of the school community, A Sense of Place inspires administrators and board members to embrace the library as an essential component of the educational ecosystem.
Additionally, this guide equips librarians with indispensable insights on efficiency in the library space and offers tips for seamless collaboration with administrators. By integrating user experience principles and embracing Oldenburg's "third place" concept, the book unveils how libraries can create an immersive and captivating experience for all stakeholders involved. Whether you seek inspiration for designing cutting-edge facilities or transforming existing spaces into warm and welcoming environments, this guide helps ensure that your school library becomes an inviting sanctuary that fosters learning and enriches the lives of its users.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 Why Your School Needs an Amazing School Library
- 2 A Place for the Librarian: It Is Not a Library without a Librarian
- 3 A Place to Enter: The Value of an Unforgettable Library Entrance
- 4 A Place of Inspiration: Crafting a Space That Sparks Curiosity and Cultivates a Reading Culture
- 5 A Place of Comfort: Nurturing Comfort and Accessibility in the School Library
- 6 A Place to Collaborate: Crafting Collaborative Spaces for the Modern School Library
- 7 A Place to Learn: Transforming the School Library into a Dynamic Learning Hub
- 8 A Place to Create: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the School Library
- 9 A Quiet Place: Cultivating Tranquility for Reading, Studying, and Homework in the Library
- 10 A Place for Expression: Harnessing the Library’s Potential for Presentations and Performances
- 11 A Place to Meet: Fostering Connections in the Library
- 12 A Place for Community: Uniting Stakeholders to Build a Thriving School Community
- Appendix A: Essential Resources for Creating Inspiring School Libraries
- Appendix B: Fieldwork: Scenarios and In-Person Library Visits
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author