ICL 7730

1. SHHS Library Vision
Candace Minor
ICL 7730
June 16, 2013

2. Physical Space
Expectations
I plan to incorporate the following into the
physical space of the library:
● Comfortable seating
● Interesting visuals (pictures)
● Seasonal book displays
● Seasonal decorations
SHHS Library Vision

3. SHHS Library Vision
Physical Space
Expectations
(continued)
● Learning Commons approach with open space
for collaboration
● Computer stations and laptops
● Tables and chairs that are easily reconfigured
● Coffee bar
● Soft background music
● Comfortable atmosphere

4. SHHS Library Vision
Collection Wish List
● Update the nonfiction section
● Add to the Accelerated Reader Collection
● Update reference materials
● Obtain copies of Common Core Exemplar texts

5. SHHS Library Vision
Technology Wish List
● New laptop cart (34 laptops)
● 8 new desktop computers (6 to go inside study carrels
and 2 to go on a computer table)
● E-readers
● Subscriptions to several scholarly journal databases

6. SHHS Library Vision
Additional Library Spaces
● There is a room in the back left side of the library that
has a sink in it. I plan to make a kitchenette area
● I plan to move the circulation desk closer to the front
entrance of the library
● The book drop needs to be moved closer to the front
door
● The periodicals room needs to be cleaned up and
utilized
●The storage room in the back right of the library needs
to be cleaned out

7. SHHS Library Vision
Miscellaneous Wish List
● Additional comfortable seating
● Additional bookshelves
● New desktop for circulation desk
● Student library helper

8. SHHS Library Vision
Professional Vision for the library:
● Media specialist as co-teacher
● Media specialist as collaborator
● Media specialist as planner
● Media specialist as researcher
● Media specialist as visionary school leader

9. Resources
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Gersh, S. O. (2001). "Technology's role in creating the shared learning
environment."
Multimedia Schools, 8(5), 48-51.
Hamilton, B. J. (2011). The School Librarian as Teacher: What kind of teacher
are you?
Knowledge Quest, 39(5), 34-40.
Herrera, L. (2013, December 11). More relevant than ever. The New York
Times- The Opinion
Pages. Retrieved June 16, 2013, from
do-we-still-need-libraries/libraries-are-more-relevant-than-ever

10. Resources
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Koechlin, C, Luhtala, ML, & Loertscher, D. V. (2011). "Knowledge-building in
the learning
commons." Teacher Librarian, 38(3), 20-26.
Linton, J. (2012). TPACK as a framework for collaborative inquiry in the
learning commons.
Teacher Librarian, 39(6), 25-29.
Loertscher, D. V. (2011). "Enabled, engaged, empowered." Teacher Librarian,
38(5), 38-39.
Long, C. (2009). Beyond the stacks: The school librarian in the Digital Age.
National
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http://www.nea.org/home/35951.htm
Montiel-Overall, P. (2006). Teacher and Teacher-Librarian Collaboration:
Moving toward
Integration. Teacher Librarian, 34(2), 28-33.

11. Resources
(continued)
Schwelik, J. C, a Fredericka, T. M. (2011). "INFOhio's 21st century learning commons:
Transforming how educators use and think about school libraries." Teacher
Librarian, 38(5),
21-26.
WBDG on Libraries. , May 26). Retrieved June 16, 2014 from
http://www.wbdg.org/design/libraries.php
All images were downloaded from Google images.