Transforming libraries

" ... proposes a new role for librarians and for libraries--one that offers patrons places to think, to explore, to create, and problem-solve together. Rather than the quiet dusty hall of decades past, Ron Starker reveals ways to make libraries makerspaces, innovation centers, community commons, and learning design studios that engage multiple forms of intelligence. Packed with almost 500 tools and resources, 'Transforming Libraries' offers real-life examples of how to turn libraries into intelligently designed centers that are essential for today's schools..."--Amazon.