Updated Nov 2019
Many of our school libraries still look like they did fifty years ago, yet they are no longer quiet, dusty book repositories. Librarians are leading the way in technology use and modern pedagogy in our schools - now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, we'll discuss strategies for redesigning and rethinking the physical space of libraries, including practical and budget-friendly changes that can be implemented right away. We'll look at examples of a variety of library spaces that went through makeovers and discuss creating interactive environments including makerspaces.
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
How to Reimagine Your Library Space and Transform Student Learning (2019 update)
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How to REIMAGINE
Diana Rendina, MLIS
Media Specialist, Speaker, Writer
@DianaLRendina
RenovatedLearning.com
Your Library Space
and 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
• 2016 ISTE Outstanding
Young Educator
Portrait by Kimberly Yau
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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
• Original building opened in 1956 as segregated
high school
• The library is in the original building’s cafeteria
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ABOUT TAMPA PREP
• Independent 6-12 co-ed college prep school
founded in downtown Tampa in 1974
• 675 students
• 1:1 iPad, Active Learning Environments
• Current building was constructed in 2002
• Library was partially renovated in 2016