Join Stefanie for a highly interactive day of learning focused on the role of the library as the launchpad for innovation in K-12 schools. This workshop is designed to offer library leaders and educators a chance to reimagine their work in the context of an ever-changing information landscape.
Through multiple presentations, small group discussions, and a panel question-and-answer session, participants will explore questions, such as: What is the mission of school libraries? How can libraries add value to the student experience? What opportunities exist for librarians to lead and influence learning in the next decade?
The day will be divided into three sessions:
Disrupting the student experience
We know that change is the only constant, not only in the world of education and libraries, but for many industries and professions. As educators, it is our role to ensure our students are prepared for the world (and the workforce) of the future.
This session focuses on the changing needs of library users, with a spotlight on how libraries can add value to the student experience.
Building a culture of reading
A timeless purpose of the school library is to support and promote a positive and growth-oriented reading culture.
The benefits of reading for pleasure have been overwhelmingly proven in educational research — of interest is the role of teachers in modelling a love of reading as one of the key factors in motivating students to read and in having the potential to fundamentally change educational outcomes.
Based on an innovative curriculum project currently underway at Trinity Grammar School, participants will be led through a provocation for change centered on the notion of ‘readers who teach’ and explore research mapped strategies to support a positive reading culture.
The future of librarianship
As we move away from traditional models, flexible learning spaces and innovative information services have occupied the spotlight in the formula for a future focused school library. Yet, the key element to any successful change is having the right people.
Inspired by R. David Lankes work on new librarianship and the theory that knowledge is created through conversation, Stefanie will lead a panel conversation and interactive dialogue with participants examining the mindset and personal strengths of whose who work in school libraries, and the role of the librarian as a leader and influencer of 21st century learning.
The end of the day will provide participants with dedicated networking time to collaborate on learnings and insights from the workshop and plan takeaways for how they can exercise effective library leadership in their schools.
