ERIC Number: ED561874
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 100
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 978-0-8389-8630-1
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Library Spaces for 21st-Century Learners: A Planning Guide for Creating New School Library Concepts
Sullivan, Margaret
American Association of School Librarians
"Library Spaces for 21st-Century Learners: A Planning Guide for Creating New School Library Concepts" focuses on planning contemporary school library spaces with user-based design strategies. The book walks school librarians and administrators through the process of gathering information from students and other stakeholders involved in planning a resource rich learning space. Information includes how to create needs assessment documents that compliment AASL's "Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs." Suggestions for adding meaningful aesthetic components and colorful renderings of sample environments are also provided.
Descriptors: School Libraries, Educational Facilities Planning, Data Collection, Needs Assessment, Aesthetics
American Association of School Librarians. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60601. Tel: 312-280-4382; Fax: 312-280-5276; e-mail: aasl@ala.org; Web site: http://www.ala.org/aasl
Publication Type: Books; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: American Library Association (ALA), American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
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