Creating a New Library
Recipes for Transformation
- 1st Edition - November 14, 2016
- Latest edition
- Authors: Valerie Freeman, Rebecca Freeman
- Language: English
Creating a New Library: Recipes for Transformation offers ways to make your library group space into one conducive to transformational learning. The book is structured as a cookboo… Read more
Creating a New Library: Recipes for Transformation offers ways to make your library group space into one conducive to transformational learning. The book is structured as a cookbook with an introduction to the idea, then directions on its execution.
Next, the book gives tips on how to adapt each ‘recipe’ to fit other specific needs, including other kinds of libraries. The layout follows three strands: space, community, and outreach. Each section includes five elements critical to transforming spaces:, fun, stimulation, safety, freedom, and personal.
From providing coffee in the morning, to a full Personal Librarian program, this book presents useful and engaging ideas for transformational learning.
- Enables and encourage transformational learning in academic and research libraries
- Presents practical ideas in the style of a cookbook, recipes that can be readily applied to a variety of sites and situations
- Gives useful insight and ideas relevant to different kinds of libraries, including academic and research libraries
- Suggests fun, quirky, and practical ideas for your library
Academic and research librarians in higher education and research institutions
- 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 2. Theory behind the change
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Space
- 2.3 Learning
- 2.4 User-centric
- 2.5 Games and activities
- 2.6 Play and team building
- 2.7 Transitions
- 2.8 Conclusion
- References
- 3. From idea to conclusion
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Purpose
- 3.3 Issues/questions
- 3.4 Prioritizing
- 3.5 Planning
- 3.6 Marketing
- 3.7 Implementation
- 3.8 Assessment
- 3.9 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Spectacular spaces
- Abstract
- 4.1 Recipe: Great space on the cheap
- 4.2 Recipe: Displays
- 4.3 Recipe: Seating
- 4.4 Recipe: Appealing signage
- 4.5 Recipe: Art show extravaganza
- 4.6 Recipe: Silent spaces
- 4.7 Recipe: Collaborative space
- 4.8 Recipe: Tech lab
- 4.9 Recipe: Innovation lab
- 4.10 Recipe: Contemplative space
- 4.11 Recipe: Garden space
- 4.12 Recipe: Nursing mother’s room
- 4.13 Recipe: It’s all about the atmosphere
- 4.14 Recipe: Highlight your librarians
- 4.15 Recipe: Roaming reference
- 4.16 Recipe: Collection development
- 4.17 Recipe: Graphic novels
- 4.18 Recipe: Integrating technology
- 4.19 Recipe: Snow Team
- 4.20 Recipe: Tech petting zoo
- 4.21 Recipe: Business resource center
- 4.22 Recipe: Percolator
- 4.23 Recipe: Coloring
- 4.24 Recipe: Art supplies
- 4.25 Recipe: Magnetic poetry
- 4.26 Recipe: One sentence stories
- 4.27 Recipe: Ask!
- 4.28 Recipe: Makerspace/Idea lab
- 4.29 Recipe: Makerspace—magnetic words
- 4.30 Recipe: Makerspace—bean bags
- 4.31 Recipe: Makerspace—metal jewelry
- 4.32 Recipe: Makerspace—Dia de Muertos skulls
- 4.33 Recipe: Makerspace coding project
- 5. Community connections
- Abstract
- 5.1 Recipe: Dialogue safe-space
- 5.2 Recipe: Crossword puzzle board
- 5.3 Recipe: Therapy animals
- 5.4 Recipe: Petable pets
- 5.5 Recipe: Life-changing liaisons
- 5.6 Recipe: Personalized instruction space
- 5.7 Recipe: Genealogy club
- 5.8 Recipe: Morning coffee
- 5.9 Recipe: Book club
- 5.10 Recipe: Interorganizational collaboration
- 5.11 Recipe: Intergenerational summer reading
- 5.12 Recipe: Reading lessons
- 5.13 Recipe: Writing group
- 5.14 Recipe: String club
- 5.15 Recipe: Leadership speaking
- 5.16 Recipe: Kick-ass instruction
- 5.17 Recipe: Show What You Know
- 5.18 Recipe: Stay-well habits
- 5.19 Recipe: Safety connections
- 5.20 Recipe: Community hour
- 5.21 Recipe: Adult storytime
- 5.22 Recipe: Mini-golf
- 5.23 Recipe: Puzzle/board games
- 5.24 Recipe: Game of information literacy
- 5.25 Recipe: Gaming
- 5.26 Recipe: Role-playing games
- 5.27 Recipe: Trivia night
- 5.28 Recipe: Information scavenger hunt
- 5.29 Recipe: Game night
- 5.30 Recipe: Shooting video
- 5.31 Recipe: Video editing
- 5.32 Recipe: Movie night
- 5.33 Recipe: Ballroom dance
- 6. Outrageous outreach
- Abstract
- 6.1 Recipe: Library exhibits
- 6.2 Recipe: Social media fun
- 6.3 Recipe: Tutorials
- 6.4 Recipe: Tutoring
- 6.5 Recipe: Personal librarian
- 6.6 Recipe: Making connections (with nontraditional school groups)
- 6.7 Recipe: Mobile books
- 6.8 Recipe: Clothing exchange
- 6.9 Recipe: Homeless connections
- 6.10 Recipe: Juvenile detention connections
- 6.11 Recipe: Lecture series
- 6.12 Recipe: Musical petting zoo
- 6.13 Recipe: Healthy lifestyle
- 6.14 Recipe: Growing local
- 6.15 Recipe: Summer food for kids
- 6.16 Recipe: Meditation
- 6.17 Recipe: Yoga
- 6.18 Recipe: Self-defense class
- 6.19 Recipe: Counseling workshop
- 6.20 Recipe: Speak easy
- 6.21 Recipe: Blood drive
- 6.22 Recipe: Job search support
- 6.23 Recipe: Cash-free book sale
- 6.24 Recipe: Mug exchange
- 6.25 Recipe: Wild and crazy
- 6.26 Recipe: Celebrations!
- 6.27 Recipe: Olympic antics
- 6.28 Recipe: Book Cart “Drill Team”
- 6.29 Recipe: Art and writing competitions
- 6.30 Recipe: Book festival
- 6.31 Recipe: Edible book contest
- 6.32 Recipe: Author series
- 6.33 Recipe: Human Library
- Reference
- 7. Conclusion
- Abstract
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 14, 2016
- Language: English
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Valerie Freeman
Valerie Freeman joined the staff at Johnson & Wales University in August 2008 and is the liaison for the College of Business. Valerie has a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.
She participates in teaching information literacy classes, assists in cataloging, manages student workers, and coordinates service desks. She is a member of the American Library Association and North Carolina Library Association, in addition to the Metrolina Library Association, where she has served on the Board of Directors for five years. She is co-author of the book Personal Librarian: Enhancing the Student Experience.
Affiliations and expertise
Johnson and Wales University, USARF
Rebecca Freeman
Rebecca Freeman joined the staff at the University of South Carolina Lancaster as Assistant Librarian in August 2012. She is the depository coordinator for the government documents as well as managing the technical services and circulation and participates in teaching information literacy classes.
Rebecca has a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Oregon. She is a member of the American Library Association and North Carolina Library Association, in addition to the Metrolina Library Association, where she has served on the Board of Directors for three years. She is author of a chapter in The Complete Guide to Using Google in Libraries
Affiliations and expertise
University of South Carolina Lancaster, USARead Creating a New Library on ScienceDirect