This document discusses the concept of participatory librarianship and engaging 21st century learning. It advocates that libraries invite spaces for conversation, knowledge construction, and inquiry-centered learning. Participatory librarianship values learning as an open dialogue over isolated information consumption. The document provides many examples of how libraries can create conversations through collaborative activities, social media, and community outreach to cultivate learning.

1. not just another brick in the wall: engaging 21st century learning through participatory school librarianship buffy hamiltonaasl national conference november 6, 2009 cc licensed flickr photo by Esparta: http://flickr.com/photos/esparta/755030979/

2. what is participatory librarianship? cc licensed flickr photo by Oberazzi: http://flickr.com/photos/oberazzi/318947873/

3. inviting and creating spaces for… cc licensed flickr photo by Suttonhoo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/suttonhoo22/2512983749/

4. participation cc licensed flickr photo by domesticat: http://flickr.com/photos/domesticat/2538309841/

5. conversations cc licensed flickr photo by Laenulfean: http://flickr.com/photos/laenulfean/2913482048/

6. knowledge construction cc licensed flickr photo by Ian Muttoo: http://flickr.com/photos/imuttoo/2631466945/

7. values learning as conversation over information objects cc licensed flickr photo by Siebuhr: http://flickr.com/photos/msiebuhr/987572658/

8. inquiry centered

9. libraries are in the change business

10. Cc licensed photo from Pete Reed http://www.flickr.com/photos/petereed/496392956/

11. go beyond the walls and barriers cc licensed flickr photo by Giuseppe Bognanni: http://flickr.com/photos/79286287@N00/215951891/

12. open doors to invite spaces for conversation and learning cc licensed flickr photo by Thomas Henneman Photography: http://flickr.com/photos/tom-henneman/3772480304/

13. nurture creativity and learning experiences cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/larimdame/3630728238/sizes/l/in/set-72157619795765502/

14. creating conversations for formal learning creating conversations for community

15. creating conversations for formal learning

16. aasl standard 1: inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge

17. aasl standard 2: draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge cc licensed flickr photo by mikebaird: http://flickr.com/photos/mikebaird/3337034493/

18. aasl standard 3: share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society

19. aasl standard 4: pursue personal and aesthetic growth

20. create conversations about information evaluation and social scholarship with research pathfinders 1.1.5 evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context 1.1.6 read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning

24. create conversations about collaborative knowledge building using wikis and inquiry based activities 1.1.9 collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding 1.3.4 contribute to the exchange of ideas within the learning community 4.1.7 use social networks and information tools to gather and share information

29. create conversations about adaptability and research strategies using blogs 1.2.5 demonstrate adaptability by changing the inquiry focus, questions, resources, or strategies when necessary to achieve success 1.2.6 display emotional resilience by persisting in information searching despite challenges 1.4.1 monitor own information-seeking processes for effectiveness and progress, and adapt as necessary 4.1.7 use social networks and information tools to gather and share information

30. 1.2.5 Demonstrate adaptability by changing the inquiry focus, questions, resources, or strategies when necessary to achieve success. 1.1.9 Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding.

33. create conversations about digital citizenship and ethical use of information 1.3.3 follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information

38. create conversations about alternate representations of knowledge, organizing knowledge, sharing learning reflections, and sharing resources. 2.1.1 continue an inquiry- based research process by applying critical- thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge 2.1.4 use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information 3.1.2 participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of learners. 3.1.1 conclude an inquiry- based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning.

39. voicethread

40. video

41. glogster

42. glogster

43. research portfolio

44. cloud computing: google docs

45. diigo: group bookmarks

46. diigo: sticky notes/highlighting

47. create conversations about collaboration, leadership, and social responsibility for shared knowledge construction 2.1.5 collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve problems 3.2.1 demonstrate leadership and confidence by presenting ideas to others in both formal and informal situations 3.2.2 show social responsibility by participating actively with others in learning situations and by contributing questions and ideas during group discussions 4.1.7 use social networks and information tools to gather and share information

52. create conversations about multiple literacies through social media and f2f dialogue 4.1.3 respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various formats and genres 4.1.5 connect ideas to own interests and previous knowledge and experience 4.1.7 use social networks and information tools to gather and share information.

53. blogs

54. blogs

55. rss, widgets, video, twitter

56. f2f author visits

57. skype author visits

58. mobile reading

59. google books

60. creating conversations for community

61. book displays

62. book/genre promotion

63. cozy reading areas and displays

64. cozy reading areas and displays

65. cozy reading areas and displays

66. collection reflecting student needs

67. celebrations of new arrivals via our blog

68. gift cards and giveaways

69. gift cards and giveaways

70. book/ magazine requests

71. book/ magazine requests

72. poetry slidecasts/podcasts

73. poetry slidecasts/podcasts

74. student poetry/student favorites

75. student poetry/student favorites

76. flickr

77. flickr

78. flickr

79. collection remix

80. reading art

81. reading art

82. reading art

83. youtube

84. youtube

85. slideshare

86. twitter

87. facebook

88. facebook

89. blog

90. friendfeed

91. play

92. play

93. play

94. play

95. play

96. passions

97. passions

98. passions

99. passions

101. promotion

102. promotion

103. polls

104. polls

105. polls

106. transparency and data

107. transparency and data

108. physical space

109. physical space

110. physical space

111. physical space

112. advocacy, outreach and collaboration with faculty

113. advocacy, outreach and collaboration with faculty

114. advocacy, outreach and collaboration with faculty

115. advocacy, outreach and collaboration with faculty

116. advocacy, outreach and collaboration with faculty

117. advocacy, outreach and collaboration with faculty

118. advocacy, outreach and collaboration with faculty

119. cc licensed photo by The Shifted Librarian: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shifted/3360687295/

120. participate cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvids/3491286687/sizes/l/

121. play cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/cuellar/20983487/

122. listen

123. cultivate conversations cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandoncripps/3156373103/sizes/o/

124. question

125. evolveandgrow

126. experiment cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/topekalibrary/2388115721/

127. embrace messy Cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/54964342@N00/2034918814/

128. dare to be different cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/fornal/424716302/

129. chip away at the walls cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/julien_harneis/2301841773/sizes/l/

130. make a dent in someone’s universe cc licensed photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/skiwalker79/3855880846/sizes/l/in/photostream/

131. collaborate

132. fight the machine Cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/amagill/3268315787/sizes/l/

133. “don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. and most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. they somehow already know what you truly want to become. everything else is secondary.” ~stevejobs~ cc licensed photo from Jeff the Trojan at http://www.flickr.com/photos/trojanguy/3046207115/

134. presentation resources http://sites.google.com/site/aasl2009buffyjhamilton/home http://delicious.com/theunquietlibrary/participatorylibrarianship

135. contact information buffy.hamilton@gmail.com http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com http://theunquietlibrarian.wikispaces.com