Do you ever wish that you could plan a total renovation of your library space, creating a state-of-the-art learning commons just bursting at the seams with good design and modern conveniences? Most of us have wished this at some point...and then rapidly got hit with a heavy dose of reality.

Here's good news, though: you don't have to have a huge budget or make drastic changes to make your library space more appealing, useful, and efficient. Small changes can make a big difference, and they don't have to break the bank, either.

If you'd like to gather ideas for easy, inexpensive ways to refresh your space, then Creating Uncommon Spaces: a DIY Learning Commons Makeover Seminar is a great place to start. This workshop will be held during concurrent session 1 on Monday morning at the MSLA 2015 Conference and will be led by Chani Craig, Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School Library Teacher.

If you haven't yet done so, register for the conference today. Registration rates increase on February 14th, so act fast!

For more information, visit the website.

Laura Luker, MLS

Librarian, Technology Coordinator,

7^th grade Crew leader, and

NJHS Advisor

SPS District Library Facilitator

MSLA Western Region Co-director

Duggan Middle School

1015 Wilbraham Rd.

Springfield, MA 01109

413-787-7410