Focus on Revitalizing the Community College Library

Log in this month to enjoy the new look of iStream and take advantage of new webinars and elearning opportunities. For information about how your college can access the wealth of resources in iStream, visit www.league.org/istream or contact Wendy Neil neil@league.org or 480-705-8200, ext 234).

Project Highlights: For over two years, the “Library of the Future” at Sinclair Community College has provided an effective model of what’s in store for the library as we know it. Get details on the transformation and the new learning options, extra service, and increased interest it created. 

Thoughtful Topics: Join this discussion of the importance of learning spaces in creating a more collaborative, learner-friendly experience. Hear about one community college’s transition from classrooms to adaptable learning spaces and the interesting new gadgets that made it possible.

Partner Spotlight: League Supporting Partner Herman Miller’s ideas for redesigning and modernizing libraries proved wildly successful and led to an interactive, student-tailored experience. Find out how new furniture, new spaces, and new thinking increased library traffic for two higher education institutions.

Innovative Educators: Come see iStream’s latest addition of professional development resources and training services. Subscribers are eligible for free seating in online webinars thanks to a partnership with Innovative Educators.

TLT Webinars, Dangerous Discussions, and Flashlight: This month’sTLT workshop, Information Literacy Across the Curriculum, offers first-hand accounts of integrating IL competencies into a general education or major curriculum. Look for it Oct 7, 14, and 21 at 1 p.m. EST. Free seating is available.

eLearning: iStream’s new elearning content provides open educational resources and discounted license agreements for specialty workforce development programs targeting high-demand industries and careers. This month, learn all about parenting from Anne Arundel Community College and enjoy courses on environmental science, physics, history, and government from Monterey Institute for Technology and Education. 

Ten Questions: Jim Rettig, university librarian and ALA president, discusses exciting developments in library services and the increasing need for a larger, more diverse pool of librarians. Learn about a library-specific blog that sheds light on current issues, as information access moves beyond the stacks.

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