Lightning strike session presented at WILU 2012 with Sona Macnaughton at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta on May 24, 2012. Abstract: Human Libraries are taking place all over the world as a means of bringing communities together to share diverse experiences and encourage understanding. At Red Deer College, librarians have discovered that using this event concept specifically as a professional development tool encourages dialogue and fosters growth and innovation in teaching and learning practices. This presentation will address the process librarians went through to organize and host this event, and the resulting benefits shared among teaching staff and student participants. Learn about how your own institution can encourage both instructors and students to take on the role of “living books” reflecting upon and sharing their teaching and learning strategies and inspiring their peers.

1. Unshelving the
Human Learning
Library
at Your Institution
Robyn Hall & Sona Macnaughton | RDC Library | May 2012

2. Overview
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Human Libraries
Planning & Promotion
The Event
Feedback
Recommendations
rdc.libguides.com/HumanLibrary

4. Human Teaching
Library (2010)
Human Instruction
Library (2011)

5. Real Educators. Real Conversations. Real Learning.

6. Collaboration
Education
Department
Education
Undergrad
Society

8. Promotion

9. Event
Website

10. The
Bookshelf

12. Icebreaker
Bookmark

13. “Readings”

14. Post-Event
Survey

15. I wish I had more
time to take out
all the books!

16. Thank you so much
for taking the time to
create this type of
event and thinking
outside the box ...

17. I spent much more time
at the event than I
originally anticipated,
because it was so
interesting.

18. “A Human what…?”:

19. “What’s in it for me?”

20. Plan Ahead

21. Timing is Everything

22. Location, Location, Location

23. Go with the Flow

24. Provide refreshments

25. Use Our Stuff!

26. Learn More
Visit
rdc.libguides.com/HumanLibrary