Excellent school library programs are built on solid foundations and infrastructures or frameworks for success. Foundations for School Library Learning Commons in Canada: A Framework for Success provides standards for building these strong foundations and frameworks. It establishes strong policy, robust funding, and a commitment to equity of access as necessary foundations. It describes the elements that frame program success, including design factors for library spaces, technological infrastructure, professional staffing, and accessibility, as well as the ethics of school librarianship, a commitment to a growth mindset, and ongoing accountability.

Cover: a prerequisite for successful implementation of Leading Learning: Standards of Practice for School Library Learning Commons in Canada

Transforming school libraries to Learning Commons -- Leading learning framework -- Moving forward -- Appendices: Standards discussion starters for learning leadership teams -- 2. Action planning: Teacher-librarians leading transition to the learning commons to boost student achievement -- 3. Action planning: Using standards growth indicators -- 4. Action planning: Planning and leading transition to a school library learning commons -- 5. Tips for achieving needed physical changes -- 6. Tips for building a virtual learning commons -- 7. Creative learning commons scenarios -- 8. Recommended resources.