Format: Self-paced Course
Developed by: WebJunction, in collaboration with Shannon Barniskis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, School of Information Studies, and Lauren Stara, Library Building Specialist, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Length: includes 3 hours of recorded instruction, plus 5-6 hours of reading and assignments
Overview: builds on the results of the community discovery process, adapting design thinking approaches to arrive at an actionable idea and a space ready for transformation
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Re-envision the use of library space and the characteristics of engaging space in a manner that supports community active learning priorities
- Designate and clear a space in the library to prepare for transformation
- Understand the principles and general process of human-centered design and design thinking
- Synthesize community input to identify patterns and priority needs for use of library space
- Apply techniques of ideation and prototyping to develop actionable ideas
Lead Course Developer: Betha Gutsche
