Not science fictionrather, a school librarians call to action. Update this thesis won the national corobrik architectural thesis award 2010. What makes them such lasting institutions, though, isnt the mere act of preserving books and promoting knowledge. The ad hoc task force on the future of libraries was charged with developing a vision of how the mit libraries ought to evolve to best advance the creation, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge, not only to support mits mission but also to position the institute as a leader in the reinvention of research libraries. What the library of the future will look like no longer a warehouse for barely touched tomes, the chattanooga public library has embraced 3d. Future ready librarians view innovative libraries first. Americans demand services that mix knowledge base with instant messaging.
When designing the school layout, care should be taken to isolate unwanted. Designing a school library media center for the future by. This fiftyonepage reportthe first national statistical report on our field to appear since 1987provides new information about the availability of school library media centers, their staffing levels, and the role of those centers in schools. This is the future of libraries in the digital age. The evolution of the library media center east tennessee state. The latter is a major innovation launched in 2011 to essentially combine public library and school library. The future of school libraries is something that i spend a lot of time thinking about. It includes case studies and links for further reading to inspire your thinking. How libraries fit in the future of learning edtech magazine. Designing school library media centers monday musings. In october, i had the honor and privilege of attending school library journal leadership summit in washington, dc. Ensure equitable access to resources and spaces by designing and implementing.
Designing a school library media center for the future. Subscribe to receive weekly updates of mindshift stories every sunday. Libraries have acted as community cornerstones for millennia, and every april marks school library month, celebrating how they promote education and awareness in an open, nurturing space. Is this the future of every school library book collection. Clockwise from top right, georgie donovan, ruth frasur, loida garciafebo, and vicki rakowski. The future of libraries innovation smithsonian magazine. Imagining the future of the school library interview w doug. Access to the library catalog seems to now be through discovery services, such as ebsco, primo, and others. Media specialists operating within the demands of 21 stcentury innovation find themselves tasked with the responsibility not only to be as techsavvy as possible, but to tap into their creativity to create an inspiring library learning environment. Rolf erikson is the author of designing a school library media center for the future and he says that he is very wary of tradition because he feels.
The future of library services in 3 visualizations medium. These findings are based on discussions about 22 library projects stakeholders collaborated. According to the new media consortiums horizon report. Gone are the classic memories of a school library from our youth. School library media center design considerations and. A key component of future libraries will be increased effectiveness as well as greater access to these types of elements. Library media center office area, work area, and storage area this areas include the office space for library professionals and support staff, library work room, library staff restroom, storage for such things as equipment, av materials, library supplies, materials awaiting processing, etc. Future of libraries in the digital age architectural digest. In this handson guidebook, school library construction and media specialists rolf erikson and carolyn markuson share their experiences of working on more than 100 media center building projects around the country, using conceptual plans from actual school libraries. Our school systems philosophy regarding school librariesand their place at the heart of student learningis affirmed by a staffing model, which ensures that all schools are staffed by a fulltime certified school library media specialist. This thinking has helped alas center for the future of libraries focus its work on providing library professionals and community leaders with information resources and tools that will help them understand the trends reshaping their libraries and communities. Ready librarians goals from the future ready schools, a project of the alliance for. It contains so many literary titles including the unquestioned classics of antiquity. System as a media specialist in either an elementary, middle, or high school.
More k12 public school libraries will learn to automate their resource management strategies and develop rewarding collaborative partnerships. Where trends are taking k12 public school libraries. The school librarians and librarys the future and purpose. According to matthew lynch, writing for, school libraries of the future will provide more resources in a variety of formats. As i looked back over my notes from the event, i realized that our future was front and center in. Dallas dance, is a champion of the districts school library program.
Promote futuring and innovation techniques to help librarians and library professionals shape their future. Library of the future 4th edition contains books, plays, poems, religious works, historical documents, and scientific works. In this handson guidebook, school library construction and media specialists rolf erikson and carolyn markuson share their experiences of working on more than 100 media centre building projects around the us, using conceptual plans from actual school libraries. Read our guide to designing innovative school library spaces. Convey the futureready school librarian philosophy. Planning and designing academic library learning spaces. Students starting kindergarten in september 2018 will graduate in june 2032. That change has forced the school library to shrug off its title of knowledge gatekeeper and embrace its role as a steward of collaboration and innovation. Keeping public school libraries relevant education. My school is undergoing reaccreditation this year with sais. National institute of education, nanyang technological. Center for the future of libraries tools, publications.
Studying future narratives in movies, interactive films, and other electronic media that allow for. Buy designing a school library media center for the future second by rolf erikson, carolyn markuson isbn. During a frs national summit held in seattle, several teacherlibrarians were invited to participate alongside administrator teams from california, idaho, iowa, ohio, oregon, and washington. Panelists included pat christensen from hopelab, ian bogost, and jane mcgonigal. Publishers and librarians alike are trying to dream up new business models now that ebooks are all the. Digital technology will be the key to future library service delivery but our research points out that its true potential will not be. What does the nextgeneration school library look like. The institute of museum and library services has awarded the american library association a laura bush 21st century librarian program grant to establish a center for the future of libraries. The library of the future will probably look something. Youll also receive a carefully curated list of content from teachertrusted sources. The internal accreditation team at my school asked if i wanted to revise the statements surrounding the library standard. Desirable characteristics of school library media personnel although the oncemodest shelf of books and other media which are about the people who work in school media programs seems to grow exponentially, i believe that not enough has been said lately about those people as people.
Moravia park elementary library media center lmc, baltimore, md. Teachers will likely see an increase in direct library supports for the. In this handson guidebook, school library construction and media specialists rolf erikson and carolyn markuson share. But a big focus for school librarians must be placed on our role as instructors and collaborators. The library of the future will probably look something like this. Make the most of digital technology and creative media libraries should be at the heart of digital innovation. A school library blossoms from a quiet reading and research space to a fullscale learning commons. Designing a school library media center for the future 9780838909454. The library, in partnership with the office of the viceprovost learning teaching and liberate higher education, invites you to attend a complimentary morning seminar on the future of digital learning. As we move into the future of the library, its not to come here and get a book anymore, hayes said. As the ways we access, process, and use information have changed, so too have the libraries that house the extensive collections of books, movies, music, art, and other media in. Our students have no time for our prevarication or procrastination. Think about your learners and school community when designing your library space, its important to think about the needs of your learners and your school. Designing a school library media center for the future ala editions, 2007.
The library service center approach is critical to fulfilling the role of the library of the future by creating a powerful facility offcampus, a shared collection with vastly more materials. He has thirty years experience as a school library media specialist at all levels, k 12. For information about the centers trend work, check out the centers newsletters or trend collection. He has thirty years experience as a school library media specialist at all levels, k12. Realworld practical examples, best practice tips, trends and advice from australias leading higher education practitioners in the fields of elearning, blended learning innovation and the. Running and clicking examines how future narratives push against the confines of their medium. This disc is a new, unopened, licensed oem version that does not come with a cd insert. School libraries are essential to learning, and good design is seen as a central. Markuson, carolyn this booklet presents guidance on building superior school library media centers by outlining conceptual plans from actual school libraries and explaining how to address specific planning and operational issues. The floor plan of the media center was developed as part of the coursework for medt 6461 the floor plan demonstrates the ways in which i establish and maintain a positive educational climate in the media center. Future library is a 100 years public artwork unfolding in oslo by artist katie paterson.
Students are welcome to visit the library media center before and after. What the library of the future will look like the atlantic. Trend thinking in libraries american libraries magazine. Identify emerging trends relevant to libraries and the communities they serve. The school library was a place you came to check out books, or look up information. What to expect and when to expect it 1 the process 1 2 work. This video was created for edes 545 information technologies for learning, as part of the teacherlibrarianship by distance learning masters program. In this handson guidebook, school library construction and. See more ideas about media center, library design and school library design. The workshop also featured an immersive gaming experience, lead by iftfs jason tester and jane mcconigal. Its goal is to provide library planners and community leaders with information resources and tools that will help them better understand the trends reshaping their continue reading a new center.
The second half of the book consists of three case studies written by librarians at the featured schools, which describe the processes they underwent in planning. This is how you build the library of the future eschool news. The center for the future of libraries works with ala nealschuman on a library futures series that brings together library experts and innovators to explore the professions many futures by focusing on emerging trends. Library media center facilities guidelines bcpslis. Each school and each situation will warrant different solutions and different mixes of content, he says. This issue invites us to consider the future of school libraries. The regents advisory council on libraries, library trustees association of new york state, the new york library association and the new york state librarynew york state education department an update on the implementation of creating the future. Rolf erikson has been a school library facility consultant for fifteen years and has consulted on over eighty projects for public and independent schools, both in the united states and internationally. The future of libraries in the ebook age how will libraries survive the digital revolution. When the team met with library staff to discuss the project, the librarians mentioned that most people come to the library to get work done. Library, media center, librarian, media specialist. Designing a school library media center may be a onceinalifetime opportunity, so take advantage. The future of libraries massachusetts institute of.
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