These four days in Dallas did so much to inspire and "fill my cup" professionally. Here are the areas where I feel like I want to focus my energy next year:
RESEARCH
I want to develop a research curriculum for the school and learned about a competitor for the "Big 6" program that I was more aware of, the Guided Inquiry process. I am going to compare and contrast the two and possibly cherry pick the best of each to develop the best possible process for my students at Emma Willard. I really want to make sure that my girls are prepared for university level research. I am going to take the notes from my two workshops on bridging the gap between high school and university research and make sure that I have built in those in a meaningful, sequential, intentional manner beginning with Freshmen and finally polishing senior year.
LIBGUIDES
I am really excited to explore the Libguides 2.0 platform. I plan to spend a good amount of time this summer becoming a super-savvy Libguide creator and I want to integrate them into existing and new curriculum as it develops.
SPACE/ PROGRAM REDESIGN
The talk that I attended on 21st century library redesign was so inspirational. It's challenging to do so without a large budget, but if I can take programming ideas and continue to scour storage areas on campus for pieces that function like high dollar new designs--allowing flexible room configurations, innovative study spaces, etc. perhaps if/when funds become available I will be ready, knowing how our students will react and utilize the space/furnishings. Essentially, I must define the use of the space in order to drive design/furnishing of the space. There are some low or no cost ideas that I can implement immediately: setting up a camera/tripod for students to tape themselves presenting (possibly in our old AV room in the basement?), video editing software, white board paint on walls/tables/surfaces, adding presentation capturing software to new Macs in library for students (and me) to use.
I am studying innovative university library designs (MIT, Stanford, NC State) to see how college students use space. What ideas can we implement here to inspire our girls? Perhaps a teacher think tank group for library?
Ideas to follow up on/books to order and read are here:
Liz Gray's library redesign photos https://libraries.shutterfly.com/
Learning Commons conference Feb. 14 (good book suggestions!)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14m7Y8-CI-n3goKU2LYi4PjxTRrbQj02LrEGh2mePMUs/htmlpresent
Liz libguide on redesign http://danahall.libguides.com/21stcenturyeducation
TCU video on renovation http://www.blogs.lib.tcu.edu/wordpress/renovation/Their presentation is here:
Renee Chevalier redesign consideration list http://aisl2014.wikispaces.com/file/view/Chevallier.pdf/505784434/Chevallier.pdf
Innovative design pix: Jesuitcp.org
TECHNOLOGY
I absolutely love connecting library services with patrons through new and exciting tech tools. I learned about Smore.com at the conference and have already used it to create my last faculty newsletter of the year.
I started an Emma Library Pinterest board to collect ideas for library space redesign and to gather repurposed book art to do with students during opening week of school in August. I plan to explore more when I have time, but some ideas include reading programs, book displays, research tips, tutorials, etc.
I have a Twitter account for the library, but am thinking of exploring Tumblr and Instagram to reach out to the kids. It's where they are! Easy to promote new books, disseminate a weekly research tip, that kind of thing.
*I really want to flip some of my database lessons this summer. Perhaps even evaluating a web site, utilizing advanced search features in Google, etc. via screencast so that teachers can embed them in their Schoology resource folders.
PROGRAM ADVOCACY/COLLABORATION
After attending the conference, I feel that it is absolutely essential that I attend curriculum planning meetings. Whether this happens at the department chair level or within individual departments on campus, I want to know what's coming so that I can align the library program to support it. UPDATE: if I am able to reach the faculty as a whole at our last faculty meeting, to focus on changes that I have made to the library already and to share ideas for the future, brainstorm innovative uses of existing space, etc. MUCH will be done to integrate me, and the library, into the life of the school. SCORE!
RESEARCH
I want to develop a research curriculum for the school and learned about a competitor for the "Big 6" program that I was more aware of, the Guided Inquiry process. I am going to compare and contrast the two and possibly cherry pick the best of each to develop the best possible process for my students at Emma Willard. I really want to make sure that my girls are prepared for university level research. I am going to take the notes from my two workshops on bridging the gap between high school and university research and make sure that I have built in those in a meaningful, sequential, intentional manner beginning with Freshmen and finally polishing senior year.
LIBGUIDES
I am really excited to explore the Libguides 2.0 platform. I plan to spend a good amount of time this summer becoming a super-savvy Libguide creator and I want to integrate them into existing and new curriculum as it develops.
SPACE/ PROGRAM REDESIGN
The talk that I attended on 21st century library redesign was so inspirational. It's challenging to do so without a large budget, but if I can take programming ideas and continue to scour storage areas on campus for pieces that function like high dollar new designs--allowing flexible room configurations, innovative study spaces, etc. perhaps if/when funds become available I will be ready, knowing how our students will react and utilize the space/furnishings. Essentially, I must define the use of the space in order to drive design/furnishing of the space. There are some low or no cost ideas that I can implement immediately: setting up a camera/tripod for students to tape themselves presenting (possibly in our old AV room in the basement?), video editing software, white board paint on walls/tables/surfaces, adding presentation capturing software to new Macs in library for students (and me) to use.
I am studying innovative university library designs (MIT, Stanford, NC State) to see how college students use space. What ideas can we implement here to inspire our girls? Perhaps a teacher think tank group for library?
Ideas to follow up on/books to order and read are here:
Liz Gray's library redesign photos https://libraries.shutterfly.com/
Learning Commons conference Feb. 14 (good book suggestions!)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14m7Y8-CI-n3goKU2LYi4PjxTRrbQj02LrEGh2mePMUs/htmlpresent
Liz libguide on redesign http://danahall.libguides.com/21stcenturyeducation
TCU video on renovation http://www.blogs.lib.tcu.edu/wordpress/renovation/Their presentation is here:
Renee Chevalier redesign consideration list http://aisl2014.wikispaces.com/file/view/Chevallier.pdf/505784434/Chevallier.pdf
Innovative design pix: Jesuitcp.org
TECHNOLOGY
I absolutely love connecting library services with patrons through new and exciting tech tools. I learned about Smore.com at the conference and have already used it to create my last faculty newsletter of the year.
I started an Emma Library Pinterest board to collect ideas for library space redesign and to gather repurposed book art to do with students during opening week of school in August. I plan to explore more when I have time, but some ideas include reading programs, book displays, research tips, tutorials, etc.
I have a Twitter account for the library, but am thinking of exploring Tumblr and Instagram to reach out to the kids. It's where they are! Easy to promote new books, disseminate a weekly research tip, that kind of thing.
*I really want to flip some of my database lessons this summer. Perhaps even evaluating a web site, utilizing advanced search features in Google, etc. via screencast so that teachers can embed them in their Schoology resource folders.
PROGRAM ADVOCACY/COLLABORATION
After attending the conference, I feel that it is absolutely essential that I attend curriculum planning meetings. Whether this happens at the department chair level or within individual departments on campus, I want to know what's coming so that I can align the library program to support it. UPDATE: if I am able to reach the faculty as a whole at our last faculty meeting, to focus on changes that I have made to the library already and to share ideas for the future, brainstorm innovative uses of existing space, etc. MUCH will be done to integrate me, and the library, into the life of the school. SCORE!