How to Reimagine Your Library Space and Transform Student Learning (2019 update)

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Updated Nov 2019 Many of our school libraries still look like they did fifty years ago, yet they are no longer quiet, dusty book repositories. Librarians are leading the way in technology use and modern pedagogy in our schools - now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, we'll discuss strategies for redesigning and rethinking the physical space of libraries, including practical and budget-friendly changes that can be implemented right away. We'll look at examples of a variety of library spaces that went through makeovers and discuss creating interactive environments including makerspaces.

Education

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How to REIMAGINE
Diana Rendina, MLIS
Media Specialist, Speaker, Writer
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Your Library Space
and TRANSFORM
Student Learning

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DIANA RENDINA, MLIS • Media Specialist at Tampa
Preparatory, 6-12
independent school
• Stewart Middle Magnet
School in Tampa, FL from
2010-2017
• Blogger @
RenovatedLearning
• 2016 ISTE Outstanding
Young Educator
Portrait by Kimberly Yau

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STEWART’S
STORY
The dark,
neglected cave

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About Stewart
• Public STEM Magnet Middle School
• Hillsborough County Public Schools (8th largest
district in USA)
• Grades 6-8
• Urban location near downtown Tampa
• Title 1 - 75% of students on free or reduced
lunch
• Original building opened in 1956 as segregated
high school
• The library is in the original building’s cafeteria

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STEWART CIRCA 2010

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Clu=ered, neglected spaces

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Too much furniture, weird layouts

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Heavy tables, and too many

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Problems the space created
MeeOng setups
cluPered space

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Problems the space created
Safety
hazards

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Problems the space created
No access to
these books
during book fairs

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Problems the space created
CluPer, ﬁre hazards
during special events

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TRANSFORMATION
From “Dark Cave”
to “Vibrant Maker
Hub”

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Our Makerspace was the spark…

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BEFORE…

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TRANSFORMATION - 2014

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TRANSFORMATION
How did we fund it?

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LOWES TOOLBOX GRANT: Paint

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LOWES TOOLBOX: Tables + Chairs

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DONORSCHOOSE: LEGO Wall

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DONORSCHOOSE: Hokki Stools

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DONORSCHOOSE: Whiteboard Wall

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SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR:Chairs + Rug

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SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR: Carts

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GARAGE SALE
$20!

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TAMPA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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ABOUT TAMPA PREP
• Independent 6-12 co-ed college prep school
founded in downtown Tampa in 1974
• 675 students
• 1:1 iPad, Active Learning Environments
• Current building was constructed in 2002
• Library was partially renovated in 2016

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Library as lecture hall
Special event &
lecture layout - tables
are behind the curtain

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CollecPon needed update

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No variety in learning zones

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StarPng the transformaPon…

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Tables rearranged for collaboraPon

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Storage area to study nook

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Charging staPons

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Out with the old, in with the new

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Furniture tryouts from KI

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Genrefying the ﬁcPon secPon

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The IDEAlab

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Maker Mondays

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Media.scape = WriPng Center

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Academic Support Oﬃces

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SeYng a vision for the space
Floorplan & furniture from Mien

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What is one idea you’ve seen
so far that you would like try
in your space?

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HACKING
YOUR
LIBRARY:
Advice for
Rethinking
your space

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VISIT OTHER SPACES
Public & Academic Libraries

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VISIT OTHER SPACES
Museums

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GET FRESH EYES
Have a visitor criPque your space

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DO YOUR RESEARCH
Study Learning Space Design

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DRAW UP YOUR LAYOUT
Plan like an architect

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LEARNING SPACE SURVEY
Include your community

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VISUAL BRAINSTORMING
Find what your students like

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GET PINSPIRED!
Create a virtual pinboard of ideas

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EASY CHANGES
You can make TODAY
(with no $$)

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FLEXIBLE SEATING
Oﬀer students choice
Strathcona HS in Edmonton, AB

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LESS IS MORE
Weed your collecPon & your furniture

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MAKE SOME WALL/FLOOR SPACE
Take down shelves you don’t need

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PLAY HOUSE
Rearrange your furniture

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CREATIVE DECOR
Let your space inspire students
ChrisOe Elementary in Texas
Photo courtesy of Jess Malloy

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INTERACTIVE SPACES
Allow for students to change the space

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INTERACTIVE SPACES
Writable surfaces support creaPvity

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MAKE BETTER SIGNS
Help students ﬁnd what they need

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SUPPORT LEARNING STYLES
Quiet, loud and in-between

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SMALL INVESTMENTS
Paint, music, indoor plants, etc.

NEVER STOP DREAMING
Change won’t happen if
you just sit sPll

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Presentation resources

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Many of us work in school libraries that were built in the 20th century. Our collections are a hodge-podge of different collection development strategies (or lack thereof) over the decades. Whether you’re taking over a new-to-you library program or you’ve been at your school for years, there are probably neglected spaces you would like to spruce up, programs you would like to create and new books that need to be added. It can be overwhelming to try to figure out where to get started. In this session, you’ll learn strategies for tackling that weeding project, improving usability in your space, changing up your furniture, building collaboration with teachers and more. No matter your grade level, years of experience or the age of your library space, you will come away from this session excited to reimagine your library.

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Depending on the age of your library, your collection is likely a mixture of different collection development strategies (or lack thereof) that have been used over the years. For most of us, our libraries could use a great deal of care and feeding to develop them into the vibrant, exciting collections that will have our students clamoring to read more. But it can be so overwhelming to figure out where to start. In this session, we’ll talk about developing weeding strategies and creating a collection development plan that will slowly but surely bring your collection up to speed. We’ll talk about the important of diverse books, graphic novels as well as other current topics like genrefication. Come to this session and get ideas and strategies that will help you tend to your library collection and make it amazing.

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How to Reimagine Your Library Space and Transform Student Learning

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Reimagine Your Library Space Workshop 7 17

Diana Rendina

Diana Rendina presented on renovating and reimagining library spaces. She discussed transforming her previous school's library from a dark, cluttered space to a vibrant maker hub through fundraising and redesign. Rendina outlined key aspects of learning space design theory and provided advice on hacking an existing library, including documenting problems, getting inspiration from other spaces, and easy changes that can be made today with no budget. She shared examples of inspiring library makeovers and led activities for attendees to design layouts and dream libraries. Rendina encouraged attendees to never stop dreaming about changing their library spaces.

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Design challenges have the power to encourage creativity in your students - by providing limitations and guidelines, students can actually become more creative. Learn strategies for creating design prompts, running challenges and incorporating the design process into projects with your students. We’ll discuss how to create open-ended challenges and material-specific challenges in a way that will maximize your students’ creativity, as well as how to create passive design challenges that require minimal supervision. We’ll talk about some of the problems that educators face when running challenges, how to help your students focus, and balancing guided projects, design challenges and open-ended exploration. Whether you’ve had a makerspace up and running for years or are just getting started with the Maker Movement, you will leave this session feeling equipped to lead your students through design challenges that will spark their creative genius.

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Design challenges have the power to encourage creativity in your students – by providing limitations and guidelines, students can actually become more creative. Learn strategies for creating design prompts, running challenges, and incorporating the design process into projects with your students. We’ll discuss several specific design challenges and offer examples of prompts that can work in these challenges. This presentation will help you find inspiration and feel equipped to lead your students through design challenges that will spark their creative genius.

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This document provides information and guidance about starting and developing school makerspaces. It discusses what a makerspace is, provides examples of existing makerspaces, and shares stories of how makerspaces have been implemented at Stewart Middle Magnet School and Tampa Preparatory School. The document offers tips on scheduling activities, leveling up makerspace programs, cultivating creativity, and building a maker culture at schools.

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Diana Rendina

Diana Rendina is a teacher librarian at Tampa Preparatory School who has been transforming the school's library space. When she started in 2017, the library's collection was outdated and there was no variety in learning zones. Since then, she has updated 71% of the collection titles, added new materials like graphic novels and manga, improved the furniture and layout to encourage collaboration, and created a makerspace called the Idealab. Upcoming renovations will further develop different conversation levels and academic support offices to create a more modern learning environment.

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Makerspaces and the Maker Education movement are quickly taking hold of the library world. In this session, you can learn what the Maker Movement is and find some ways to get started bringing Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics into your library program. Session will include practical tips and examples of activities and programs, as well as a chance to try Makerspace tools hands-on.

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The Future is Now: Preparing our Learners to be the Leaders of Tomorrow

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The world is changing at a breakneck pace. We're preparing our students for jobs that don't even exist yet. In this rapidly evolving world, it is vital that we equip our students with the skills they will need to thrive, such as critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration. Intergrating STEM through hands-on learning in our classrooms will help to develop these skills in our students. We'll look at examples of how project-based learning and the Maker Movement have transformed learning at Stewart Middle Magnet.

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How to Reimagine Your Library Space and Transform Student Learning (2019 update)

1. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com How to REIMAGINE Diana Rendina, MLIS Media Specialist, Speaker, Writer @DianaLRendina RenovatedLearning.com Your Library Space and TRANSFORM Student Learning

2. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com DIANA RENDINA, MLIS • Media Specialist at Tampa Preparatory, 6-12 independent school • Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa, FL from 2010-2017 • Blogger @ RenovatedLearning • 2016 ISTE Outstanding Young Educator Portrait by Kimberly Yau

3. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com STEWART’S STORY The dark, neglected cave

4. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com About Stewart • Public STEM Magnet Middle School • Hillsborough County Public Schools (8th largest district in USA) • Grades 6-8 • Urban location near downtown Tampa • Title 1 - 75% of students on free or reduced lunch • Original building opened in 1956 as segregated high school • The library is in the original building’s cafeteria

5. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com STEWART CIRCA 2010

6. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Clu=ered, neglected spaces

7. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Too much furniture, weird layouts

8. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Heavy tables, and too many

9. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Problems the space created MeeOng setups cluPered space

10. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Problems the space created Safety hazards

11. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Problems the space created No access to these books during book fairs

12. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Problems the space created CluPer, ﬁre hazards during special events

13. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com TRANSFORMATION From “Dark Cave” to “Vibrant Maker Hub”

14. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Our Makerspace was the spark…

15. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com BEFORE…

16. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com TRANSFORMATION - 2014

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18. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com BEFORE…

19. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com

20. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com BEFORE…

21. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com

22. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com TRANSFORMATION How did we fund it?

23. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com LOWES TOOLBOX GRANT: Paint

24. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com LOWES TOOLBOX: Tables + Chairs

25. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com DONORSCHOOSE: LEGO Wall

26. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com DONORSCHOOSE: Hokki Stools

27. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com DONORSCHOOSE: Whiteboard Wall

28. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR:Chairs + Rug

29. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR: Carts

30. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com GARAGE SALE $20!

31. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com TAMPA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

32. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com ABOUT TAMPA PREP • Independent 6-12 co-ed college prep school founded in downtown Tampa in 1974 • 675 students • 1:1 iPad, Active Learning Environments • Current building was constructed in 2002 • Library was partially renovated in 2016

33. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Library as lecture hall Special event & lecture layout - tables are behind the curtain

34. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com CollecPon needed update

35. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com No variety in learning zones

36. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com StarPng the transformaPon…

37. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Tables rearranged for collaboraPon

38. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Storage area to study nook

39. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Charging staPons

40. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Out with the old, in with the new

41. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Furniture tryouts from KI

42. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Genrefying the ﬁcPon secPon

43. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com The IDEAlab

44. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Maker Mondays

45. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Media.scape = WriPng Center

46. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com Academic Support Oﬃces

47. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com SeYng a vision for the space Floorplan & furniture from Mien

48. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com What is one idea you’ve seen so far that you would like try in your space?

49. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com HACKING YOUR LIBRARY: Advice for Rethinking your space

50. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com VISIT OTHER SPACES Public & Academic Libraries

51. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com VISIT OTHER SPACES Museums

52. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com GET FRESH EYES Have a visitor criPque your space

53. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com DO YOUR RESEARCH Study Learning Space Design

54. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com DRAW UP YOUR LAYOUT Plan like an architect

55. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com LEARNING SPACE SURVEY Include your community

56. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com VISUAL BRAINSTORMING Find what your students like

57. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com GET PINSPIRED! Create a virtual pinboard of ideas

58. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com EASY CHANGES You can make TODAY (with no $$)

59. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com FLEXIBLE SEATING Oﬀer students choice Strathcona HS in Edmonton, AB

60. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com LESS IS MORE Weed your collecPon & your furniture

61. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com MAKE SOME WALL/FLOOR SPACE Take down shelves you don’t need

62. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com PLAY HOUSE Rearrange your furniture

63. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com CREATIVE DECOR Let your space inspire students ChrisOe Elementary in Texas Photo courtesy of Jess Malloy

64. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com INTERACTIVE SPACES Allow for students to change the space

65. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com INTERACTIVE SPACES Writable surfaces support creaPvity

66. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com MAKE BETTER SIGNS Help students ﬁnd what they need

67. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com SUPPORT LEARNING STYLES Quiet, loud and in-between

68. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com SMALL INVESTMENTS Paint, music, indoor plants, etc.

69. NEVER STOP DREAMING Change won’t happen if you just sit sPll

70. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.com

71. @DianaLRendina * RenovatedLearning.comResources: h>p://renovatedlearning.com/presentaAons/ Presentation resources

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