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Welcome to The Learning Hub
A digital journal and learning community for librarians, educators, and technologists
The Learning Hub is a freely available, online journal dedicated to exploring the transformative role of school libraries—particularly the Library Learning Commons—in supporting K–12 learners. Our mission is to build a vibrant, inclusive community where practitioners and researchers come together to share, learn, and lead.
We invite school librarians, educators, technologists, and advocates of student-centered learning to engage with a growing collection of ideas, research, and action.
Explore:
✨ Spotlight – timely conversations, great ideas, and bold new directions
🧩 Feature Articles – critical perspectives that challenge practitioners and researchers alike
🧪 Action Research – hands-on studies conducted by professionals in the field
🔎 Peer-Reviewed Research – in-depth analysis using rigorous methods to examine major educational initiatives
Whether you're working solo in your building or leading district-wide change, this space is for you!
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Articles & Research
The most recent articles appear at the top of the list below, offering a rotating sample of the research and features contributed by our community. Each piece reflects our shared commitment to advancing school libraries as collaborative, student-centered learning environments. We especially welcome work that investigates the impact of a fully staffed library learning commons and its role in supporting interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
Interested in contributing? We’d love to hear from you!
Recent Content
Telling the Library’s Story: A Step-by-Step Tutorial for Using Data Visualization to Show Impact on Teaching and Learning
David Vickers Loertscher and MICHELLE YOUNG Tutorial
Contributions of California Teacher Librarians to Student Achievement
Keith Curry Lance and Caitlin Gerrity Peer Reviewed Research
Models of Inquiry and the Learner: A Fresh Look
David Vickers Loertscher and MICHELLE YOUNG Topical Article
Creative Commons Reboot of the FOSIL-based Heroic Inquiry Cycle
Darryl Toerien and Hugh Rose Topical Article
California Teacher Librarians & the Differences They Make
Keith Curry Lance and Mary Ann Harlan Action Research
Restoring School Librarians: Challenges and Strategies
Debrah E. Kachel Action Research
