Five new things for the makerspace
For Librarians, Innovation, Makerspace, Resource ListI’m always on the lookout for new, creative ways to solve needs or address challenges in our space. This year […]
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Environment
Chompsaw
Makerspace, Resource ListPrototyping and constructing visual representations of ideas has to be one of the most popular uses for our makerspace, the
Changing Gaming in the School Library
Environment, For LibrariansOver the past few years (probably much longer), we have had many regular library users spending lots of time and
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MakeDo Tools – Safe-Saw
For Librarians, Innovation, Makerspace, Resource ListIf there is one tool I couldn’t do without in my school library makerspace, it’s the MakeDo Safe-Saw. We allow
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What is a school library for?
Community, Environment, For LibrariansWhat is a school library? I’m not sure it’s a question many people ask themselves. School libraries just exist, right?
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Changing Spaces – Creating a Reading Area
Environment, For Librarians, School Library DesignI love changing the spaces in my Library. We are regularly changing things around, moving furniture and changing the purpose
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Don’t Judge a book by its spine: the importance of forward facing
For Librarians, Resources, School Library DesignWe all know the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” But in school libraries, students do it every
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Stocking Up: Essentials to Get Your Makerspace Started
For Librarians, Makerspace, Resource ListThere is so much to love about a makerspace in the school libraries. And you can create one no matter
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Finding space: Creating a makerspace in your school library
For Librarians, MakerspaceMakerspaces in school libraries, the combination of creativity, hands on learning and literature. It’s a match made in heaven. Whether
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Should I Have a Makerspace in my School Library?
For Librarians, MakerspaceIf you are reading this, then you are probably interested in setting up a makerspace in your school library. Or
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Selecting shelving for a school library
For Librarians, School Library DesignThe shelving is such a key component of a library, because yes while a library is so much more than
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Creating a wall decal with the Book Week theme
Displays, For Librarians, School Library DesignThis year we opened our newly renovated Junior School Library. As part of our redesign, we wanted to make the
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Managing A School Library Renovation, Redesign or New Build
For Librarians, School Library DesignIt’s the thing we all dream about – a brand new school library or a renovated library space. The opportunity
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Curating An Art Collection
For Librarians, School Library DesignCreating an art collection for a school library has been a dream of mine for a while now and I
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School Library Design Trends
For Librarians, School Library DesignI’m in the midst of redesigning our Junior School Library. it’s very exciting but there is also a lot of
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