IdentifyThePatrons

As you type, this table will expand to fit everyone's information. -research -book selection -instruction on accessing information Middle/High Students: -research skills -career planning -preparation for production/project based learning -appropriate sharing of information through blogs, wikis, Skype, Twitter, social media -unfiltered access to Web resources -1:1 technology for ease of access Parents/Community/Teachers: -personal/professional development -career research/exploration -networking -support of classroom curriculum through materials and planning LMC patrons include the high school students and teachers.
 * ~ Identify the diverse groups of patrons and how each could be served with a 21st century LMC program in terms of: ||
 * access of information || production of information || collaboration ||
 * Elementary Students -

The LMC gives its patrons access to the on-line catalog.

The LMC gives access to the catalogs of school, public and academic libraries from which interlibrary loans can be made.

The cataloging system provides students and teachers 24 hour access to the LMC resources.

The LMC web pages provides teachers and students access to information.

Mobile devices will offer opportunities for libraries to deliver core services, such as the library catalogue for students to access collection.

The 21st century LMC will continue to have flexible scheduling and open access. || Elementary Students - making digitial story books - making digital brochures - making digital videos Teachers - Librarian available to help teachers learn new technologies to enhance teaching/learning. -aide in creation of lessons that incorporate classroom content as well as information literacy standards -All students would have tools, support, and enviroment conducive to applying knowledge or exploring technologies to develop new learning experiences, produce new projects -Teachers could explore alternative paths to demonstrating learning, provide students with a more diverse set of learning options -Parents/Community-To be determined based on level of flexiblity, need, and collaborative relationships Middle School Students -multimodal production reflecting synthesis of ideas and informaiotn The LMC will continue to maintains useful, up to date web presence with linked resources for students, staff and families.

The LMS will continue reinforce the concepts of copyright, plagiarism, authenticity of information, reliability of sources and the moral and legal issues involved in research. || - Librarian can act as facilitator for student collaboration -Librarian collaborates closely with teachers to develop relevant, engaging lessons/projects for student learning. -line between teacher and learner would blur as learning became a collaboration of learners exploring new technologies and meia -students would be more engaged in guiding their own learning -teachers would become both learner and facilitator -media specialist would become "specialist", advisor, support -media specialist helps create PLNs within their school but also broadens the scope to create PLNs with other educators elsewhere. -finds students, teachers, schools, that are open to collaboration to broaden scope of learning for students and teachers -media specialist collaborates with all elements of school community to provide engaging, relevant learning opportunities Collaborate with teachers, technology staff and the district’s staff and media specialists. ||
 * Professional Development & Support Needed:
 * Administrative support for Flexible Schedule for librarian to meet the needs of all patrons.
 * Training and assistance in moving from a "control" position in classroom/media center to one of collaboration and cooperation.
 * Training/support for move to more project-based, student directed learning.
 * Professional development training with future cataloging/circulation systems.
 * Obstacles:
 * Funding for equipment, retrofitting physical space, and professional development
 * Absence of Flexible Schedule
 * Mind set - administration, teachers, and media specialists must become partners with students and parents in learning and be prepared to be flexible in defining the role of the learner and teacher/media specialist.
 * Funding for implementation of future systems. ||
 * Funding for implementation of future systems. ||