Friday, September 4, 2026

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Courtyard Room

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Overview

The convergence of rapid AI advancement, accelerating societal change, and robust evidence demonstrating school libraries' impact on student learning compels teacher librarians to reimagine library spaces and programs. As creativity and innovation become essential foundations for future-focused school libraries, the critical question emerges: How do we harness these capacities in practice? This session introduces a design thinking framework that empowers teacher librarians to creatively transform both physical environments and learning programs. Participants will explore strategies for designing spatial relationships that foster collaboration and discovery, while developing enrichment programs that respond to evolving student needs. Through this approach, attendees will gain tools to position their libraries as dynamic hubs of innovation within their school communities.

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