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xvi, 287 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-251). |
Summary |
"Why do we need libraries when we have Google?" Today's libraries are in jeopardy. And yes, perhaps if libraries were only book warehouses, we wouldn't need them. But libraries can be so much more than a place to check out books. In the Digital Age, it's more important than ever for libraries to evolve into gathering points for collaboration, spaces for innovation, and places where authentic learning occurs. Transforming Libraries proposes a new role for librarians and for libraries-- one that offers patrons places to think, to explore, to create, and problem-solve together. Rather than the quiet dusty hall of decades past, Ron Starker reveals ways to make libraries makerspaces, innovation centers, community commons, and learning design studios that engage multiple forms of intelligence. Packed with almost 500 tools and resources, Transforming Libraries offers real-life examples of how to turn libraries into intelligently designed centers that are essential for today's schools. - amazon.com. |
Contents |
The best of times -- A perfect storm -- Everything is a remix, even this title -- That's so yesterday -- Censored -- Where's Wally? (Accessing info) -- The new creationism -- The new intelligent design -- Cool tools -- Wait, I never signed up for this -- Marketing is essential -- The third teacher -- Building a smart and intelligent library -- We are storytellers -- Counting on logic -- A sound perspective -- Just picture it -- Let's get physical -- Listening to Mother Nature -- Know thyself and others -- Virtually there -- Phoenix rising -- Just do it -- Designing the future -- Paradigm shift. |
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Libraries -- Technological innovations.
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Information services -- Technological innovations.
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Library planning.
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Information services -- Technological innovations.
(OCoLC)fst00972739
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Libraries -- Technological innovations.
(OCoLC)fst00997481
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Library planning. (OCoLC)fst00997877
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ISBN |
9781945167300 (paperback) |
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1945167300 (paperback) |
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