Ideas for Inspiring Contemporary School Library Design What makes it so ? This is work is licenced under Creative Commons Creative Commons

1. Wireless Internet ample power points The wireless network ensures that staff and students have freedom to study where ever they choose. Different types and styles of furniture suit different demands. jisc_infonet Pesky Library Adam Melancon High speed connections :-) Remote access

2. Comfortable Reading Lounge by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian by rodneylibrariesrodneylibraries ebooks on ipod touch audio books books

3. Spaces for individuals by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian Pesky Library thinking reflecting journaling reading

4. Spaces for groups by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian ample power points in the floor? drop down? bench height? (see side discussion/ speaker notes) collaborate debate share plan "... bench area gives... students access to Wi-Fi for use on laptops..... bench design promotes group and collaborative study as well as individual work. Blended learning is encouraged by close proximity of book stock, peers/colleagues and supporting staff. by jisc_infonet jisc_infonet by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian

5. Mini Theatre waukeganpl photos used with permission Waukegan Public Library Early Learning Center present share entertain delight inform

5b Mini Theatre (cont) present share entertain delight inform by PlayfulLibrarianPlayfulLibrarian Story corner Could double as an area for exhibits? New Line Learning Academy - Tomorrow's Future Today by jarsjojarsjo Learn more...

6. Ready access to digital information for individuals or groups with easy access to other media (books, dvds, audio books etc) by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian digital & print resources integrated headphones by Lucius Beebe MemLucius Beebe Mem by balachandarbalachandar audiobooks ebooks on ipods

7. Storage space by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian more photos? storage of props for displays plenty

8. Flexible space, space for a class by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian

9. Mini conference room/s each equipped with screen, mounted data projector, television, dvd player, speakers... visibility skype conference

10. Performance story telling student presentations by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian puppet theatre

11. Gallery Space by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian Valerie Dewhurst Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn

12. Self Check Out by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian

13. Multipurpose Conference/ Meeting Room by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian

14. A well organised workroom

15. Space to play challenging and recreational games Siftables problem solving creating thinking grasp information & manipulate by dbkingdbking Game Area

"...transitional spaces that encourage positive social interaction such as impromptu meetings, conversation and sharing of information and ideas." Kylie Hanson need photos Transitional spaces by jisc_infonetjisc_infonet

17 Multimedia production area Information by gholzergholzer by mangeemangee by Barrett Web CoordinatorBarrett Web Coordinator creating presenting demonstrating Knowledge by HawkinsThielHawkinsThiel

18 Resources are accessible

19 Place that is welcoming and encourages parents to be involved as partners in children's learning. by Plymouth LibrariesPlymouth Libraries

20. Real time access to events and information by vanhookcvanhookc "Will these students remember the day....when they watched a live streaming inauguration over the Internet! Forty years ago, this form of communication would have been straight from a science fiction book or movie! "

21 Contemporary furniture Spartanburg County Public Library (SC Kimberly Bolan, Teen Spaces (2nd Ed.), ALA Editions, 2009 Flickr Slideshows by Kim Bolan Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PA) Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PA) Orange County Library System (FL) - Central LibraryOrange County Library System (FL) - Central Library "Don’t make assumptions! Present the options, survey your users"

22 Interactive displays / exhibits poetry board by annethelibrarianannethelibrarian Space to engage children in learning Build interest Launch inquiry be creative 06Bees by Topeka & Shawnee County Public LibraryTopeka & Shawnee County Public Library

23 Flexible - as much as possible on wheels by superkimbo in BKKsuperkimbo in BKK ISB ES Learning Hub

Brought to you by the global collaboration of many fantastic teacher- librarians, librarians & teachers; and the generous availability of great photos via the CreativeCommons. Many thanks to everyone who has contributed. Do you have a design feature that could be added...some photos? Send an to or DM me on Twitter.Twitter I can add your idea, or better still give you access to add it yourself. Fran Hughes This is work is licenced under Creative Commons Creative Commons