Resources

= = = A Few Resources for Exploring Learning Commons =

** Texts: **
Harland, Pamela Colburn. (2011). The learning commons: seven simple steps to transform your library. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited. Koechlin, Carol et al. (2010). Building a learning commons. Salt Lake: Hi Willow. Loertscher, David et al. (2011) The new learning commons where learners win! Reinventing school libraries and computer labs. Salt Lake: Hi Willow.

Articles Indexed in: Academic Onefile; Academic Premier
Buchanan, Sarah, (2011). Designing the research commons: classical models for school libraries. //School Libraries Worldwide 18//: (1), 56-69. Cicchetti, Robin. (2010). Concord Carlisle Transitions to a Learning Commons. //Teacher Librarian 37://(3), 5-8. Kerr, Elizabeth. (2011). Engaging the decision makers. //Teacher Librarian 38//: (3), 69-71. Kowalski, Sue. (2012). Raising the bar: engaging staff and students in a culture of participation. //Knowledge Quest 41//: (1), 28-36. Loertscher, David & Carol Koechlin. (2012). Theory and research as the foundational elements of a learning commons. //Teacher Librarian 39//: (3), 48-51. Martin, Ann et al. (2011). New design considerations that transform the library into an indispensable learning environment. //Teacher Librarian 38//: (5), 15-20. Plemmons, Andy. (2012). Opening the space: making a library the site of participatory culture. //Knowledge Quest 41//: (1), 8-14. Waskow, Linda. (2011). The journey from library media center to learning commons. //Teacher Librarian 38:// (5), 8-14. White, Bruce. (2011). Towards a learning commons: my journey; your journey. //Teacher Librarian 38//: (5), 27-30.

Websites, Blogs:
Jackson, Pamela. (2012) Building a Learning Commons-Livebinders http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=139826

Virtual Learning Commons Poster October 2012 http://www.teacherlibrarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tl-poster-oct12.pdf

School Learning Commons Knowledge Building Center (Loertscher and Koechlin) http://www.schoollearningcommons.info/

Green Mountain Union High School Learning Commons https://sites.google.com/a/wswsu.org/gmuhsllc/home

Beaufort Elementary School (South Carolina) http://bes.beaufortsc.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=190190

Best Elementary School Websites http://schoollibrarywebsites.wikispaces.com/Elementary+Examples

Best Middle School Websites http://schoollibrarywebsites.wikispaces.com/Middle+School+Examples

Best High School Websites http://schoollibrarywebsites.wikispaces.com/High+School+Examples

Library Spaces http://elementarylibraryroutines.wikispaces.com/Library+Spaces

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