Reimagining Library Spaces: Transform Your Space on Any Budget

by Diana Rendina

This inspiring book invites librarians to rethink the library space and embrace the changing role of technology, with suggestions on how to transform how students learn in and use these spaces.With the advent of modern technologies and the rise of participatory and active learning pedagogy, the traditional school library model is no longer as effective as it once was. Now more than ever, it is vital to cultivate and transform these spaces to create positive learning experiences for students.Reimagining Library Spaces addresses these realities, offering the guidance you need to make smart and efficient updates to your library space that encourage the use of technology to improve student learning.This book and strategies for transforming your outdated library space on a small budget.How-to’s for addressing the challenges and opportunities brought about by the changing role of technology, including collaborative learning labs, makerspaces and ways to support BYOD.Practical suggestions for finding ideas to improve your space, inventory your library and survey your community.Amazing things can happen when school librarians are willing to take the risks and the initiative to reimagine their library spaces with their students’ success in mind. In this book, you’ll go on a journey to reimagine your space so you can make it the best possible library for your students. K-12 school librarians, administrators, district leaders

176 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 14, 2017

About the author

Diana Rendina, MLIS, is the media specialist at Tampa Preparatory School, an independent 6-12 in Tampa, FL. She was previously the media specialist at Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa, FL from 2010-2017. She is the creator of the blog RenovatedLearning.com. Diana participates in ISTE, FAME and AASL. She served on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Committee from 2012 to 2015.

Diana is the co-author of Challenge-Based Learning in the School Library Makerspace and is the author of Reimagining Library Spaces.