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Dynamic Shelving: Transforming Libraries for a New Generation

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Introduction: The AASL 2023 session on dynamic shelving, presented by the acclaimed Kelsey Bogan, offered a fresh perspective on library organization. As perhaps the woman who coined the term "dynamic shelving," Bogan shared her insights and strategies during the session. This blog post aims to provide a recap of the session, highlighting key takeaways and introducing other practitioners of dynamic shelving, such as KC Boyd, Lyric Allen, and Mellisa Corey. Let's dive into the exciting world of dynamic shelving and explore how it can revolutionize your library space. From perhaps the woman who  coined the term “dynamic shelving”  Kelsey Bogan https://dontyoushushme.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ dontyoushushme 1. Proof is in the Pudding: Increased Circulation Rates One of the most compelling arguments for dynamic shelving is the significant increase in circulation rates. By customizing the shelving layout to align with the curriculum and readers' interests, libraries ha
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Who is talking about AI and Libraries

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  Moving On ... and fast from ChatGPT to Bing search with AI Search and Research - Librarian's Role in AI-enabled Search Do not want to get distracted by the questions of made-up information, cheating, or plagiarism.  My current focus is how to teach AI-enable search. Here are a few articles by University Librarians and Professors: Artificial Intelligence and the Research Paper: A Librarian’s Perspective – News (smu.edu) Jonathan McMichael, Undergraduate Success Librarian Generative AI; Relevance to Librarians | Lucidea Lauren Hays, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of Central Missouri. Is ChatGPT Closer to a Human Librarian Than It Is to Google? (gizmodo.com) Chirag Shah, Professor of Information Science, University of Washington
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An interview with ChatGPT

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An interview with ChatGPT about AI in search engines and subsequent research instruction  ChatGPT. "AI Language Models in Search Engines." February 17, 2023. Online conversation.   HL:  Is ChatGPT a tool that librarians and English teachers can use or is it a threat? Chat OpenAI:   As an AI language model, ChatGPT can be a useful tool for librarians and English teachers to utilize in their work. Librarians may use ChatGPT to help answer research questions or assist patrons in finding resources, while English teachers may use it to help students practice writing or to generate prompts for creative writing exercises. However, as with any technology, there may be concerns around the appropriate use of ChatGPT and potential misuse, such as plagiarism or reliance on the tool instead of developing critical thinking skills. Ultimately, whether ChatGPT is a tool or a threat depends on how it is used and integrated into the work of librarians and English teachers. HL:  How will the in
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School Librarian's Purpose KQ article

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  My article for Knowledge Quest Journal of @aasl Sept/Oct 2022 - A School Librarian’s Purpose - A word of hope for current and future School Librarians, keep fighting the good fight because our children deserve school libraries staffed with school librarians @aasl_iss @ALALibrary pic.twitter.com/KS1nGRsiKV — Hannah Byrd Little (@HannahLittle) October 7, 2022  
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TASL Conference 2022

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  “TASL Conference 2022” by @HannahLittle https://twitter.com/i/events/1570504716945182724
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