Comments on: Libraries, schools and third places? http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/ technology, libraries, and schools Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:29:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Jenny Luca http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/comment-page-1/#comment-1833 Jenny Luca Sun, 18 May 2008 03:25:24 +0000 http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/#comment-1833 Thanks Carolyn for such a great post- so timely for me. I have to formulate a response to our Principal relating to my vision for the future direction of our library space -so wonderful of Elizabeth to provide links that will move me in the direction needed. At our library we have begun the move in this direction -our newly purchased chaise lounge couch is rarely empty and has created a cosy nook for relaxation and study. Thanks Carolyn for such a great post- so timely for me. I have to formulate a response to our Principal relating to my vision for the future direction of our library space -so wonderful of Elizabeth to provide links that will move me in the direction needed. At our library we have begun the move in this direction -our newly purchased chaise lounge couch is rarely empty and has created a cosy nook for relaxation and study.

]]> By: Carolyn Foote http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/comment-page-1/#comment-1832 Carolyn Foote Sun, 18 May 2008 03:22:23 +0000 http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/#comment-1832 Elizabeth, Thanks for the links. Some incredible designs there, and it gives me some excellent ideas :) for the last stages of our design! Elizabeth,

Thanks for the links. Some incredible designs there, and it gives me some excellent ideas :) for the last stages of our design!

]]> By: Elizabeth Gourley http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/comment-page-1/#comment-1829 Elizabeth Gourley Fri, 16 May 2008 02:43:03 +0000 http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/#comment-1829 Carolyn-- > I have been enjoying your blog postings and I appreciate the time and > thought you put into your postings. Since I am in China there are > several sites that are blocked (e.g, edublogs, pbwiki) so I read them > through rss feeds or access them through some proxies. When accessing > through proxies one is not able to add comments--thus it is necessary > to post via email. > I am particularly interested in your library design and construction. > We are also in the process of building a new library. I thought I > would pass on some particular sites I have found helpful-- > > Design sites: > From the shifted Librarian's visit to DOK--Library Concept Center > http://www.flickr.com/photos/shifted/sets/72157604142377648/ > > Border's Concept Store > http://www.bgimediacenter.com/ConceptMediaRoom.html > > JISC photostream > http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiscinfonet/collections/ > > I have some other design links at http://del.icio.us/beahgo/design > > Again thanks for your postings. Carolyn–
> I have been enjoying your blog postings and I appreciate the time and
> thought you put into your postings. Since I am in China there are
> several sites that are blocked (e.g, edublogs, pbwiki) so I read them
> through rss feeds or access them through some proxies. When accessing
> through proxies one is not able to add comments–thus it is necessary
> to post via email.
> I am particularly interested in your library design and construction.
> We are also in the process of building a new library. I thought I
> would pass on some particular sites I have found helpful–
>
> Design sites:
> From the shifted Librarian’s visit to DOK–Library Concept Center
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/shifted/sets/72157604142377648/
>
> Border’s Concept Store
> http://www.bgimediacenter.com/ConceptMediaRoom.html
>
> JISC photostream
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiscinfonet/collections/
>
> I have some other design links at http://del.icio.us/beahgo/design
>
> Again thanks for your postings.

]]> By: School-of-Thought » Creating new learing environments http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/comment-page-1/#comment-1823 School-of-Thought » Creating new learing environments Wed, 14 May 2008 12:08:10 +0000 http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/#comment-1823 [...] came across this thoughtful reflection fromCarolyn Foote, a librarian from Texas.  Carolyn writies about an article in the Economist “about how [...] [...] came across this thoughtful reflection fromCarolyn Foote, a librarian from Texas.  Carolyn writies about an article in the Economist “about how [...]

]]> By: Doug Johnson http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/comment-page-1/#comment-1819 Doug Johnson Mon, 12 May 2008 13:59:31 +0000 http://futura.edublogs.org/2008/05/11/libraries-as-third-places/#comment-1819 Hi Carolyn, I love the concept of small spaces - nooks and crannies. It reflects the ideas of A Not-So-Big House as well. My concern about applying this concept to schools and libraries is the supervision challenge it presents. I do think we can and should incorporate this in designs, but still make sure the spaces are in the open where they can be monitored. Hallway benches are seating at the ends of library stacks are two ways we've practiced the idea here in our district. Interesting post. Thanks! Doug Hi Carolyn,

I love the concept of small spaces – nooks and crannies. It reflects the ideas of A Not-So-Big House as well.

My concern about applying this concept to schools and libraries is the supervision challenge it presents. I do think we can and should incorporate this in designs, but still make sure the spaces are in the open where they can be monitored. Hallway benches are seating at the ends of library stacks are two ways we’ve practiced the idea here in our district.

Interesting post. Thanks!

Doug

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