Changing Dynamics of
School Libraries
October 24, 2014Teacher Librarians of NL Special Interest CouncilProfessional Development Workshop
According to the Canadian Library Association (CLA)…
…the focus of the library program in the past was on building strong collections of resources and assisting users to find and use them effectively, the goal now is to build learning communities and make connections among learners, thus facilitating knowledge creation in the school community.
Canadian Library Association. 2014. Leading Learninghttp://clatoolbox.ca/casl/slic/llsop.pdf
CLA acknowledges the reality might be different…
Our school libraries should reflect our common values of equity, diversity and cultural identity as well as the best approaches in the educational and library professions. They should be contextually relevant to student need and success…
Canadian Library Association. 2014. Leading Learninghttp://clatoolbox.ca/casl/slic/llsop.pdf
What is driving the changes we are seeing in school libraries?
• Publishing industry (print / electronic)
• New formats (hybrid texts, graphic novels)
• Multimodalities (digital, print, video)
• Technology adaptations (tablets, interactive white boards)
• Budget constraints• Differentiated instruction• 21st Century Learning (integration, collaboration, inquiry)
• Globalization / Cultural Diversity• Inclusion / Individualization
Use the orange/pink post-its and indicate 1 or more positive changes in your library/learning commons.
Use the blue/green post-its and indicate 1 or more negative changes in your library/learning commons.
What changes have you seen in YOUR library?
How can you help bring about positive change?
You don’t need to be a superhero, but you do need to
consider some engagement strategies:
• Inquiry-based research• Collaborative problem solving• Community literacy programming
Inquiry – The Stripling Model
Stripling, Barbara. 2008.http://www.teachingbooks.net/content/InquiringMindsWantToKnow-Stripling.pdf
Problem-Based Learning Model
Beall, Lisa. 2014.http://lisabeall.bgsu.wikispaces.net/Inquiry+and+Problem+Based+Internet+Resources
Community Literacy
Programming
Community Literacy is an engagement strategy that draws on your local community and encourages:
• Place-based learning• Intergenerational programming• Intent participation• Service learning
Community Literacy
Programming
Community Literacy evolves when members of the community are given opportunities to gather, talk, and share expertise.
It has the added benefits of:• raising the profile of your library & school • being cost-effective• providing networking opportunities
Community Literacy
Programming Ideas
IFLA Sister Libraries Program
Example: Let’s Dream Together
http://sisterlibraries.wordpress.com/2011/02/07/lets-dream-together/
Community Literacy
Programming Ideas
StoryWalk®
Example: Annapolis Valley Regional Library
http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2012/06/walking-the-storywalk/
Community Literacy
Programming Ideas
Could a Community Programming initiative work in YOUR community?
Community Literacy
Programming Ideas
Want to review some of the sources shared in this presentation:
http://www.slideshare.net/bethmaddigan