Summary


 * LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS**
 * ~ How should the physical space of the traditional school library adapt to provide a Library Learning Commons in order to provide a 21st century LMC program in terms of: ||
 * access of information || production of information || collaboration ||
 * * Enough IP addresses to accommodate BYOT
 * Laptops or desktop computers to comfortably accommodate multiple users and groups
 * Enough tablet devices and wireless support to provide flexibility of learning groups
 * Space for Skype or other real time interactions with experts in areas of study
 * electrical outlets for students to "plug-in" throughout space.
 * a secured "home" for mobile device storage that allows for easy management of syncing and updating devices.
 * physical space configuration to accomodate both "solitary" and "group" access of information || * Video production room
 * Up-to-date video/sound technology
 * Computer lab space for students to sit to type, create, edit material (not always a possiblity on a tablet device)
 * Flexible space to meet the need of each school's specialty(language, STEM, G/T, Arts, etc.)
 * Mac Lab w/printer
 * dedicated production area
 * sufficient devices to allow multi-modal production
 * display areas for student work
 * mobile furniture (tables and chairs) || * Mobile book shelves for easy reconfiguration of space as needed
 * Mobile furniture (tables and chairs with castors)
 * Webcam/Skype capabilities to collaborate with students/teachers at remote locations
 * Sliding partitions/dividers to reshape space to accomodate needs of patrons
 * space that accommodates multiple groups at once - whole classes and small groups should be able to function in the space at the same time.
 * Planning Rooms - available for student groups or teacher groups
 * Tech Lab and Learning Commons connected so that Media Specialist can move throughout spaces to aide student/teacher needs ||
 * Professional Development & Support Needed:
 * Administrative support for a Flexible Schedule for all school librarians
 * Opportunities to visit media centers that have successfully moved into these type of transitional spaces
 * Funding to provide for transition from a traditional library to a Library Learning Commons
 * Additional staffing in Library Learning Commons to provide adequate supervision and support
 * Professional Development for teachers to introduce and explain benefits of Library Learning Commons compared to traditional library ||
 * Obstacles:
 * Absence of a Flexible Schedule for librarians to be available for collaboration, production, and aiding in access to information
 * Absence of full-time, qualified assistants in school libraries
 * Fear of change
 * lack of competencies in existing as well as emerging technologies
 * Funding ||

> periodicals - magazines and newspapers > more "alternate" texts such as graphic novels, magazines, newspapers, almanac/record books || * webcams
 * RESOURCES**
 * ~ Identify the digital and traditional resources 21st century patrons will need in terms of: ||
 * access of information ||  production of information  ||  collaboration  ||
 * * eReaders
 * online databases for informational text
 * Appropriate bandwidth
 * iPad/Tablets/Handheld Devices
 * PC/Mac desktops and laptops
 * policies that allow BYOT
 * Enough wi-fi access (multiple IP addresses) to cover school owned devices and personal devices
 * Access to eBooks whether a district wide collection or individual school collections
 * webcams
 * Access to online storage such as Dropbox or web locker for all patrons
 * Grade appropriate access to the Internet (unfiltered resources combined with AUP)
 * Access to educational computer programs and tutorials that support the curriculum.
 * current informational text
 * current literary text
 * new graphic genres
 * sound/video mixer
 * digital still cameras w/ tripods
 * digital video cameras w/ tripods
 * iPads with a budget for appropriate apps
 * Laptops with a budget for appropriate software/apps
 * Greenscreens
 * printers/poster makers to produce printer media
 * Sound proof room/studio
 * Access to sites that might be currently blocked where students would upload products in a secure environment
 * School and district account to sites with production value (Glogster, Jing)
 * budget for student consumable materials || * room/time to collaborate
 * video conferencing area
 * Collaborative Tools - Google Docs, Evernote, Twitter
 * Other collaborative tools for teachers and students - turnitin, LibGuides, Glogster, Prezi, Discus/other databases.
 * Space to meet and work...and not An area that requires quiet for reading and studying.
 * Access to collaborative learning/networking tools such as wikis, blogs and other online sharing programs. ||
 * Professional Development & Support Needed:
 * Adminstrative support for Flexible Schedule for Librarians to have time for collaboration and prof. development of teachers and technology training for students.
 * Training opportunties to help develop skills to adquately use new technologies and assist students and teachers in doing so.
 * Time to meet together as a planning/development team to assist each other, plan, and collaborate professionally.
 * Additional assistance in library staffing to allow multiple groups, classes, and activities to take place at one time in multiple locations
 * Conference or seminar opportunities to keep abreast of current reading trends, current publications, etc.
 * Funding to keep traditional materials updated and current as well as funding to replace the "well-loved" books! ||
 * Obstacles:
 * Funding
 * Physical space
 * Absence of Flexible Scheduling to have time to devote to collaborating with teachers and students, as well as time to manage equipment and supervise/facilitate student learning/productions.
 * Lack of personnel to provide an adequate level of service to all patrons.
 * Power supply
 * Limited ability of one person. We become a " jack- of- all trades and master of none." ||

ROLE OF THE LMS

TIME-to learn, explore, meet, collaborate, plan FUNDING-to ensure personnel is in place to support and manage resources and provide for planning Ongoing training through webinars, conferences to stay up-to-date on ever changing trends Expectation of collaboration between teachers/media specialists in all buildings || Time, funding, lack of personnel Media specialist cannot adequately meet with teachers to plan/collaborate without denying access to patrons unless meetings take place before or after school, during summer months, etc. since media center must be closed for media specialist to leave or teachers must make time to come to the media center for planning. Media Specialist being responsible for IT needs in some buildings ||
 * ~ Identify the role of the LMS in meeting the diverse needs of 21st century patrons program in terms of: ||
 * access of information ||  production of information  ||  collaboration  ||
 * * guide/train students, teachers, other patrons
 * evaluate/select databases and materials
 * manage digital and print resources
 * assist students, teachers, and community with selecting proper tools
 * knowledge and support of grade level curriculum
 * manage a budget to provide necessary materials
 * supporting the use of technology across the curriculum.
 * Teaching teachers about technology. || * guide, train, moderate, facilitate
 * provide support, technical assistance
 * advise students and teachers in selecting proper tools to communicate ideas
 * training in ethical use of information for production
 * provide training for teachers and students
 * interpreter of copyright laws and helps others determine the rights they wish to assign to their own intellectual property. || * initiate discussions about 21st c. learning
 * encourage teachers and students
 * collaborate with others in the field to build program
 * provide curriculum support for teachers in the way of materials, resources, ideas
 * guide students to materials, resources to aide in learning
 * serve on leadership committee at the building and district level
 * The role of the LMS is one of //collaborative leadership// inspiring others to become engaged in the work of creating a dynamic, effective, student centered school library media program. Participants include the school’s LMS, the school’s technology coordinator, the principal, teachers, students, and community members. The common vision is for student learning. ||
 * Professional Development & Support Needed:
 * Obstacles: