iSchool Capstone

User-centered Space Revision at Dearborn Park International Elementary

Project tags:

community engagement & outreach

digital youth & youth services

This project aims to assess and revise the crowded library space at Dearborn Park International Elementary School, where students had difficulty finding materials. After completing a space and collection assessment to pinpoint areas of concern, over 1,200 books were weeded, and a revision plan was constructed. Additionally, a survey, focus group prompts, and a participatory design activity was created to include students in the revision process and to help foster a strong relationship with the library. These actions will help produce a library space that improves the students' ability to navigate and access the library and its collection.

Project participants:

Dot Castro

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