How to Reimagine Your Library Space and Transform Student Learning
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How to REIMAGINE
Diana Rendina, MLIS Media Specialist, Speaker, Writer @DianaLRendina RenovatedLearning.com
Your Library Spaceand TRANSFORM
Student Learning
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DIANA RENDINA, MLIS • Media Specialist at Tampa Preparatory, 6-12 independent school
• Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa, FL from 2010-2017
• Blogger @ RenovatedLearning & AASL Knowledge Quest
• 2016 ISTE Outstanding Young Educator
Portrait by Kimberly Yau
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WHERE WE STARTED
The dark, neglected cave
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About Stewart• Public STEM Magnet Middle School • Hillsborough County Public Schools (8th largest
district in USA) • Grades 6-8 • Urban location near downtown Tampa • Title 1 - 75% of students on free or reduced
lunch • 30% Black, 33% Hispanic, 30% White, 7%
Asian and Multiracial • 65% Male, 35% Female
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Too much furniture, weird layouts
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Problems the space created
MeeSng setups cluTered space
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Problems the space created
Safety hazards
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Problems the space created
No access to these books during book fairs
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Problems the space created
CluTer, fire hazards during special events
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TRANSFORMATIONFrom “Dark Cave” to “Vibrant Maker Hub”
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TRANSFORMATIONHow did we fund it?
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SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR: Chairs + Rug
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What is one idea you’ve seen so far that you would like try
in your space?
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LEARNING SPACE DESIGN THEORY
AcQve Learning Spaces
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SMALL GROUP AREASDiscussion, brainstorming
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LARGE GROUP AREASWhole class instrucQon, presentaQons
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COMMUNITY AREASpecial events, parent meeQngs, etc
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TECHNOLOGY-RICH AREASOnline research, media producQon
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QUIET, SOLITARY AREASReading, wriQng, reflecQon
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MAKERSPACESAccess to hands-on materials
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HACKING YOUR LIBRARY:
Advice for Rethinking your space
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VISIT OTHER SPACESPublic Library
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VISIT OTHER SPACESInspiraQon can be anywhere
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GET FRESH EYESHave a visitor criQque your space
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DO YOUR RESEARCHStudy Learning Space Design
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DRAW UP YOUR LAYOUTPlan like an architect
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GET PINSPIRED!Create a virtual pinboard of ideas
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EASY CHANGESYou can make TODAY
(with no $$)
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LESS IS MOREWeed your collecQon & your furniture
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MAKE SOME WALL SPACETake down shelves you don’t need
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PLAY HOUSERearrange your furniture
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GET CREATIVEGarage sales, IKEA, district warehouse
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SMALL INVESTMENTSPaint, music, indoor plants, etc.
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AWESOME& inspiring library
spaces
Photo: Jessica Malloy
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ChrisQe Elementary Plano, TX - Before
Photo: Jessica Malloy
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Santa Fe Catholic Learning Commons Lakeland, FL
Photo: Wendy Lopez
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Hubbard Woods School Winnetka, IL
Photo: Todd Burleson
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Barrow Elementary School Athens, GA
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NEVER STOP DREAMINGChange won’t happen if you just sit sQll
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Next course starts in September!
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