Saving Minds One Book at a Time

"A school library is like the Bat Cave; it's a safe fortress in a chaotic world, a source of knowledge and the lair of a superhero. " 

 --Tom Angleberger

The idea of the library as a lair intrigues me.  It's the main reason I chose a superhero theme for this Fall. A lair is a place where you are comfortable, a place for which you can claim ownership, a place where you can at times relax and at times be productive.  This is my vision for SSHS Library this year. I would like for the library to be a lair, or a "Learning Commons" if you will. I plan for it to be a place of fun, as well as a place of learning and discovery.

"The learning commons, sometimes called an 'information commons' has evolved from a combination library and computer lab into a full-service learning, research, and project space." 

--Educause

"A learning commons is a 'place of teaching and learning, group work, collaboration, creativity, change, inquiry, communication, and community.'" 

--ASLC

"The learning commons model places a greater view on students, accessibility, cultivating community, project-based learning, flexibility, knowledge seeking, and exploration." 

--Lisa Buckton

I am also committed to better communication this year.  Between the blog and the SSHS Library Facebook page, I hope to be able to share about all of the SUPER things going on in the library this year. I am also very excited to be using Remind 101 to better communicate with book club members and their parents.  

Coming soon:

New Book Release Party, Wednesday, Sept. 3 at lunch

The Selection and The Maze Runner book clubs for September

Looking forward to a SUPER year in the SSHS Library!

Until next time,

Amy Hutto, LMS

South Side High School