Parkway School District Library Services
Volume 4 | Issue 5
Know & Go Updates @your Library
Nancy’s Notes & Other Reminders Program Evaluation Update Day of Learning On Monday, October 17th the core group of librarians working on program evaluation had the opportunity to learn from local, regional, and national leaders. Looking through the #FutureReady lens we thought about trends in personalized professional development, creating collaborative spaces that encourage parton engagement, and the impact of the #FutureReady framework on our work as librarians. Takeaways and new terms:: Personalized Professional Learning ● Teacher selected topics ● On demand competency based learning ● Badging and Micro-credentialing ● Flex Form Learning Designing Collaborative Spaces - Key Elements ● Circ Desk in the center of the library for approachability ● Keep spaces open and clutter free ● Zones - Active spaces for programming, quiet areas, librarian works spaces hidden (clutter free), student areas (soft seating) with an ownership feel, classroom space, project space - reconfigurable spaces ● Upgraded electric infrastructure ● Dynamic displays with broad topics - The interactivity creates an opportunity for patrons to be a part of the library community. ● Programing kiosk boards: Flyer station for students, staff, and community #Future Ready & Project Connect ● Step out of your comfort zone - and then keep stepping - it’s not about being comfortable - this is how we become leaders ● Be a key part of the principal’s building goals - but know that it’s an evolution over time - you may have to put down some things you are doing to join in the bigger picture ● Project Connect Goals: ○ Connect librarians with the curriculum and digital transformation ○ Advocate for the role of librarians and librarianship ○ Elevate the role of librarians to leaders in their districts What does it mean to be a librarian in the digital age?
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