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My dream library would be a school hub for accessing information, I envision it being filled with engaged students using technology and researching using the library catalog. I would like the library to be a special place where young students have memories of their favorite read-aloud, where primary grades feel comfortable to discuss ideas, where middle schoolers learn to research and conduct research. My library will be a peaceful place with meaningful discussion. I want to host small book clubs and participate in WEMTA Battle of the Books. I want to collaborate with teachers to support classroom curriculum and host a makerspace club with middle schoolers. I want my students to feel comfortable with me and I want non-readers to become readers and find a book they absolutely love. I want strong readers to ask me for recommendations and give me recommendations. I want to guide learning.

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I have been fighting the good fight to get students more involved in our three libraries, so my "visions" are centered around my goals for each library, I guess. At the elementary school, I envision a new "library helper" group of 5th graders helping younger students that are engaging in book searches, battle of the books, and maker activities during lunchtime. I hear laughter, fun, and excited conversation. In the middle school, I envision much the same thing, except it is during lunch and after school - and involves extracurriculars like chess club, coding club, and forensics/public speaking. The high school is a bit quieter - students are interacting in study groups, book clubs & searches, and puzzling and playing VR together in the makerspace.

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I imagined a colorful room with many signs and defined spaces to locate books that will suit each students needs and desires. I see students showing their friends where they found their books at. I also envisioned a place that is an enrichment area for anyone that enjoys STEM before school to come and participate in the learning centers that are created around the space. It is also a place of self--discovery. Not overly loud, but filled with the energy and excitement of the youth that are entering the room as they find the perfect book that makes them want to read. The staff are smiling, helpful, and interested in each child. There are comfortable reading nooks and varied displays to draw the students in. There are book clubs during lunches to encourage and celebrate reading.

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I imagine a gathering place for students where they want to come before school, after school, during free periods.  Students are asking for help with homework and class projects.  Some students are checking out books to read for fun while others are working on the puzzle that is set up.  Some students are practicing for their e-sports competition while others are others are playing board games.  Several students are just utilizing the comfy chairs to hang out with their friends or work on class projects with group members.

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I imagined a beautiful space with options for collaborative seating for students as well as private rooms to record or connect to online learning opportunities. Books were organized with vibrant signage that helped to identify different areas grouped by genre.

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I imagined students collaborating together, finding resources to learn from and use. Students looking for new books to read for fun and for learning! Students asking questions to the librarian and classmates. Hands-on experiences with technology and the library materials!

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Rachel L.                                          I quickly learned that the elementary library I worked in for 2 months this past school year is a central HUB of the school.  I never envisioned or expected that when I took the long-term position!  The school library is literally the center of the school physically, but it is also a space where staff are frequently traveling through.  I loved seeing so many staff passing through, greeting and smiling at each, and just feeling so connected to others.  It was a let down when I moved to a 4th grade long-term job after my library position.  I rarely saw much of the school wide staff, and I dearly missed those connections and interactions. 

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Rachel L.                                          I quickly learned that the elementary library I worked in for 2 months this past school year is a central HUB of the school.  I never envisioned or expected that when I took the long-term position!  The school library is literally the center of the school physically, but it is also a space where staff are frequently traveling through.  I loved seeing so many staff passing through, greeting and smiling at each, and just feeling so connected to others.  It was a let down when I moved to a 4th grade long-term job after my library position.  I rarely saw much of the school wide staff, and I dearly missed those connections and interactions. 

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I heard excitement from new found discoveries, whether it is from a new book from a series, or a new experience in the makerspace. I see myself not behind the desk, but engaged in conversations to grow relationships and spark imagination. I also hear the community buzzing about what they've seen us doing in the library on social media, and have a desire to constantly be checking out what is new in the library.

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It sounds like we're all envisioning the same type of library: vibrant and a place of interest
and engagement.

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I see students looking for books, using the new Makerspace.  I hear conversations happening about new books, books that they are reading, the newest project they are working on in the Makerspace.  I see students taking online college level classes.  I see myself helping students with their online classes, in the Makerspace and checking books out.  I see staff stopping in to see what is going on, to make copies, to talk to me and students.  I see students and staff looking at my Mrs. Davis just read and is reading signs and asking me about one of the books.

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My perfect school library is one that people outside of library world are confused by: it's noisy! Students are everywhere: some looking for books, some working together in groups, some using technology around the library... It's the hub of the school!

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I hear lots of laughter and excitement as students and adults are talking around small tables.  The conversations are students convincing others to read a book, use a new technology, try a video game or listen to a pod cast.
I see student reviews next to books, student art work on the wall...maybe even a student showing off their review of a book or their own art work.
The library is alive!

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I hear students telling others about the book/material they are currently reading/listening to. I see students of all ages (K-Grade 12) mingling and sharing recommendations and helping others to find what they are looking for. I see teachers stopping by to see who is here and what they are involved in and involved with. I see our administrator stopping in to say hi and thank them for stopping in.