School Libraries as the HUB

When we think about our school libraries, we envision spaces filled with students and staff, purposeful talk, and engaging learning materials.  When I think of our school libraries, I see both a real and virtual hub of learning.

What is a hub?  According to Dictionary.com, one of the definitions for hub includes "...a centre around which other things revolve or from which they radiate; a focus of activity."
Think of all the different people, information and conversations that take place in your library every day.  What is the role of the teacher-librarian at the centre of this hub?

How are you connecting students with:
-each other?
-information and ideas?
-with critical literacy skills development?
-experts in the local community, and from around the world?
-new materials?

How are you connecting staff with:
-each other?
-professional learning opportunities?
-information and ideas related to the deep and impactful study of the curriculum?
-book/resource recommendations?
-research supports?
-experts from around the world?

How are you connecting with your school community:
-parents and guardians?
-local businesses?
-community agencies?
-local history?

What do you think of when you think of a hub?  How can our work, as teacher-librarians, support every student, staff and community member?  I look forward to reading your comments!