[aisle] What are your favorite recent library improvements or renovations?

[Mickie Lewis]

 Two years ago, my elementary school library received browsing bins (DEMCO) that make it SO easy for kindergarten and 1st graders to find books.

Also, for my storytime area, I now have a ceiling mounted projector. Instead of holding up a picture book, I put the book under a document camera and the pages are projected on a whiteboard. Now I never hear, "I can't see the picture!"

Mickie Lewis
Jefferson Elementary School - Berwyn
     On Sunday, April 18, 2021, 10:30:10 AM CDT, E Hertel via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:  
 
 Thank you for the question. My principal has asked me to come up with a plan to update my school library, too. It is easy for me to re-imagine my reading area with the variety of shelving with seating and display options/built-ins. However, I am struggling with how to re-imagine my teaching area. Are modular tables and lightweight stools and chairs an improvement over conventional wooden tables and chairs? 
Looking forward to hearing other’s experiences!Edie HertelTeacher Librarian Walker Elementary School

On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 3:33 PM Steiger, Sarah via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

I'm curious about what is actually working for you in your library's physical space? Did you recently renovate or update your space? What is a unique addition that you can't live without? Is there something we should all have in our library spaces? I'm wondering about all levels of investment: low level investments all the way to expensive!
Ready go!

Sarah Steiger | She/Her/Hers | Library and Digital Media Manager

Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Digital Learning

Chicago Public Schools

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