WIS MEDIA CENTER BOARD REPORT
JANUARY 2016
A New Look
WIS Library is striving to become a learning commons. We are currently undergoing changes in the library to make this a truly interactive center for students and staff. Our Maker/Thinker space is taking shape. We have many reading resources available from print to ebooks.
Library Decor Changes
Library Graphic
The circulation desk also got some graphic gears added. Invention pictures, a new clock etc. give us more of a industrial look.
Maker/Thinker space and Lego Wall construction area
Storage for Components of Maker/Thinker space
Many activities are available for student learning: Legos, Ozobots, LittleBits, Snap Circuits, Gravity Maze. Laser Maze, Cool Circuits, IQ Fit Game,to name a few.
READ
More Star Wars
Star Wars Movie Tie-in
Mark Twain/Truman Readers
DISCOVER
Students discover how the library operates during orientation
Students discover how to access ebooks
Students discover how to research
Students discover drama
CREATE
Opportunities are provided for students to create through makerspace activities, teaming with classroom teachers, and TALES club.
Creating art for book fair
Creating blackout poetry
Creating a book
LEAD
It has been a pleasure to join creatively with other librarians in our district to present at our SWRASL conference and Star Summit.