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Facilities
Concept #1
Funding/Budget
Concept #2
Personnel
Concept #3
Key Concepts on Resource Development
Rationale for Librarian
- When updating the design of a library it is important to take it one step at a time with small changes that gradually transform the library.
- The blog post by Diana Redina included some helpful tips for redesigning a library space.
- Less is more.
- Get rid of the things that are not used and take up space.
- Don't have wall space? Make some.
- If you need wall space, rearrange the shelving or remove shelving.
- Play house and rearrange your furniture.
- Do not be afraid to rearrange the furniture to find a layout that creates a better space for the students.
Concept #1
Library Design
This blog post provided ideas of small changes that a librarian can begin making to improve the library space. As a new librarian going into a library it is helpful to know that you can begin to make changes gradually through small steps. These changes can be done through rearranging the furnitures, getting rid of unused furniture or other items, or rearranging shelving. Rendina, D. (2015, October 27). How to transform your library space on a budget [blog post]. Knowledge Quest.
There are many benefits to encouraging parent involvement in the library. Parents can be an advocate for the library but only when they are involved and know about the great things happening. This can be done by communicating with parents through Open House Night, sending montly newsletters, and hosting a literacy night. There are some parents who might be able to support the library by volunteering during or after school. Harris, J. (2015). Getting parents involved in the school library media center. Library Media Connection, 33(6), 20-24.Links to an external site.
Parent involvement in the library has many benefits for the students, parents, and librarian. It is important to communicate and provide opportunities for parents to be involved with the library. - Ways to Encourage Parent Involvement:
- Host a presentation during Open House Night with information about the library.
- Send monthly newsletters.
- Attend PTO meetings and give updates on the library.
- Host a literacy night in the library.
- Encourage parent volunteers in the library.
- Host a presentation during Open House Night with information about the library.
- Send monthly newsletters.
- Attend PTO meetings and give updates on the library.
- Host a literacy night in the library.
- Encourage parent volunteers in the library.