The document discusses changes made to library physical spaces at BCLUW Libraries to better accommodate 21st century skills and collaboration. Cafes, booths, VR labs, green screen rooms, and flexible seating were introduced. The libraries also focused on accessible shelving, technology, and spaces designed for different ages. Professional learning networks are utilized extensively by the librarian to stay connected with other educators and find new technologies to benefit students.

1. Physical Spaces and PLN’s at BCLUW Libraries By Mary Priske

2. BCLUW A consolidation of five towns, three schools located in two towns

3. The Changing Role of Physical Spaces Their high school has had a 1:1 laptop program at the high school for the past three years. Cari saw a need to change the physical spaces in the library so they are more usable for 21st century skills.

4. space encourages collaboration Cafe tables in the library, booths and tables directly outside the library

5. Virtual Reality lab A dedicated room to Virtual Reality has led to collaboration across towns

6. Green Screen and podcasting room space dedicated to podcasting and movie making, skype also utilized

7. Collaboration leads to a great collection This is one small piece of the YAC collection, displayed for student use

8. library arrangement facilitates use flexible, varied seating and pull down screen for Book club

9. new elementary shelving arranged for student accessibility

10. designed with children in mind group areas balanced with fun kid spaces

11. Library spaces are open and flexible library design required planning and advocacy

12. technology at the elementary a computer lab, laptops, and free standing computers are used by students

13. Professional Learning Networks Cari uses PLN’s extensively to stay connected with educators around Iowa and the world. BCLUW has collaborated with teachers in Sweden. Cari has begun a book club with a class in Oregon. Cari is constantly searching for new technologies to benefit her students and assist the staff in providing best instruction.

14. Tools for Collecting Google Reader Google Alerts Technorati Education Blogging

15. Tools for Collaboration Twitter 1:1 Laptop Ning Skype Shelfari

16. BCLUW was a great practicum experience Mary Priske