NCTIES2025

In an era where technology is transforming education, school libraries must evolve to meet the diverse needs of their readers. Our presentation, "Blending Your Library," focuses on how we are creatively combining dynamic shelving, genrefication, and digital resources to foster an engaging reading environment. Leveraging a grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), we have reimagined our library space to celebrate both traditional print and digital media, ensuring every student finds their place in the literary world. We will: Present an interactive display of our newly designed library spaces that feature dynamic shelving arrangements and genrefication to cater to diverse reading preferences; highlight how integrating digital titles alongside physical books can enhance accessibility and appeal to tech-savvy students; provide tangible examples of how these strategies have transformed our library and increased student engagement and circulation rates; and foster discussion among attendees about their own library practices, encouraging the sharing of ideas and resources to enhance student engagement. Our display will have interactive elements demonstrating dynamic shelving, genrefication practices; digital integration, and engagement metrics.