Canadian School Libraries has created several new webpages and downloadable flyers to help you make the case to decision-makers and school administrators for the positive influence of the learning commons model on student success and achieving school goals.
These resources demonstrate how implementing the standards and themes from Leading Learning: Standards of Practice for School Library Learning Commons in Canada / L’Apprentissage en tête: Principes relatifs à la transition de la bibliothèque scolaire vers le carrefour d’apprentissage au Canada support student success, and how Leading Learning can be used as a framework for program growth.
The information is practical and research-based. Please share these resources widely and use them strategically! Please download and use the “Start the Shift Now!” badge as you share ideas.
You will find the following new pages under the Professional Resources menu of the CSL website.
New Professional Resources from CSL
Excellent School Libraries: The focus of this page is how the learning commons contributes to student success. Don’t miss the link to the downloadable PDF version, perfect for printing and sharing.
For Administrators: This page answers questions that administrators and decision-makers might have about school libraries and the learning commons model. The focus here is on school success and professional leadership. Again, there is a link on this page to a downloadable PDF, perfect for printing and sharing.
Leading the Way with the Library Learning Commons: This page connects to examples from across the country of administrative leadership to transform school libraries to 21st century learning commons centres.
Learning Commons in Action: A collection of videos showcasing the work of the learning commons and sharing successful approaches from across the country.
And don’t forget our CSL Postcard highlighting Leading Learning / L’Apprentissage en tête, the CSL Journal and Research Archive and all of the resources from CSL for professional learning. We have included high resolution images of both sides of the postcard, ready for you to print and share.
Canadian School Libraries continues to build resources to promote understanding of the Library Learning Commons and its potential in supporting learning, social and emotional growth, and cultural awareness and inclusion. Please check the CSL website for our growing collection, and use the graphics in this article as you share these important, research-based resources.
