vanhookc wants Aug 05, 2008 05:34PM to hear anyone's ideas of high school library cafes! Building new HS with cafe; taking to school board for Oct. approval--outsourcing!!!
vdub144 says Aug 05, 2008 05:55PM Just thinking further about this: dangross.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/death-of-the-library/
vanhookc says Aug 06, 2008 03:30AM thanks! Love your take about libraries! I think I can check off yes on your assessment! I left blog comment!
vanhookc says Aug 06, 2008 03:31AM vdub144 Your piece would be impressive to include in packet I will take to the board for cafe outsourcing approval!
vdub144 says Aug 06, 2008 02:18PM I don't know about that! Its just reactionary thoughts - but as you wish... Feel free. i think its a cool idea anyhow. In a way it is a
vdub144 says Aug 06, 2008 02:19PM small "token of responsibility" and hopefully kids will respond positively to that.
Colemama says Aug 06, 2008 04:42PM The cafe concept opens up the library as a hub for collaboration & conversation on campus. Our remodel will include cafe/bakery adjacent w/
Colemama says Aug 06, 2008 04:45PM some outdoor & indoor free-flow space, in addition to quiet reading areas. We were inspired by this video:
vdub144 Aug 06, 2008 05:36PM Interesting video! With a limited budget, and a far-less adventuresome faculty (than HigherEd) how can this translate to K12, esp middle 5-8
Colemama says Aug 06, 2008 05:54PM One of the keys, I think, is *flexible* space for creative production as well as consumption - yes, technology there costly, but could
Colemama says Aug 06, 2008 05:54PM set up podcasting area for students to create in collaborative manner, for example.
vanhookc says Aug 06, 2008 08:41PM "flexible" is the key word for libraries, as I see from conversation--role of library changes daily, it seems, technology2.0 driven change
vanhookc says Aug 06, 2008 08:42PM colemama Cannot wait to show the video above to school folks. Wonder if the school board would like to see that!
