What happens when you give elementary students a seat at the table?
In this fast-paced session, discover how forming a Student Library Leadership Team transformed our library from a place students visit into a space they truly own.Learn how handing over the reins to a dedicated group of young leaders sparked innovative programming, boosted peer-to-peer engagement, and brought fresh, kid-approved ideas to the stacks. We’ll cover the logistics of starting a team, the surprising initiatives they’ve led, and why student voice is the secret ingredient to a thriving library culture.
In just 15 minutes, you’ll walk away with:
- A simple framework for recruiting and organizing a student leadership team.
- Real-world examples of student-led projects that increased circulation and engagement.
- Strategies for balancing student autonomy with your library’s learning goals.
SEATING GUIDANCE: The EdTalk sessions will be immediately followed by the Reference Roundtable session.
Please sit at a table that corresponds to the Reference Roundtable discussion topic you selected at registration. Not sure which topic you selected? Match the colored dot on your nametag to the colored dot on a table sign.
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