Flip This Library: School libraries need a revolution, not evolution Dr. David Loertscher
“One of the biggest business battles of our time is between Microsoft and Google. The two have very different business models. Microsoft believes that if they build it, we will come—and buy their product. Google’s approach is different: if they build it, we will integrate it into our lives. We use Microsoft products on their terms, but we use Google products—from iGoogle to GoogleDocs—on our terms, to construct whatever we want.”
Introducing the Library Learning Commons:
Sandi Kwaan, Carol Koechlin, David Loertscher, 2008
- both a physical and a virtual space
- flexible schedule for individuals, small groups and classes
- collaborative environment
- access to a variety of hardware and software from charging stations to video production/editing software to webcam stations for Skyping
- access to “experts” – teacher-librarian, teachers, coaches, student support who have offices in the Learning Commons either physically or virtually and who work as a team to improve student learning
- library website becomes the virtual space where all share resources and ideas
- collection consists of print materials plus a wealth of digital resources: ebooks, databases and student-generated content
- students build their own personal and online networks for learning
Dr. Joyce Valenza