Designing for the Senses
Course
Introduction [1:22]
School and libraries tend to be neutral or monotone places, which can be alarming knowing that brain development is influenced by our senses. In this course, Margaret Sullivan talks about enriching library design to include an appeal to all of our senses. At the end of this course, you'll know the answer to the question "Is your library a barren location or a sensory rich oasis?"
Additional Resources
About the Author
Margaret L. Sullivan, MA, is an independent consultant and principal at Library Resource Group, LLC. She holds a master's degree in communication arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her published works include AASL's Library Spaces for 21st Century Learners: A Planning Guide for Creating New School Library Concepts along with articles on space planning in School Library Journal, Knowledge Quest, Teacher Librarian, and American School & University. For 28 years, Sullivan was an executive at the former Highsmith Inc., a leading supplier to schools and libraries, ending her career there as director of merchandising and marketing.
MLA Citation
Sullivan, Margaret L. "Designing for the Senses. Introduction [1:22]." School Library Connection, ABC-CLIO, November 2015, schoollibraryconnection.com/Content/Course?LearningModuleId=1980800&topicCenterId=2247903.
https://schoollibraryconnection.com/Content/Course?LearningModuleId=1980800&topicCenterId=2247903
Entry ID: 1980935