Pre-RFPLibraryDetected Jun 1, 2026

AEPA plans to replace a traditional library with a "Media and Innovation Hub" focused on research, technology integration, digital literacy, maker-style project work, and career-focused instruction. The waivers on library media services and the library media specialist indicate that this space will be dynamically staffed, support project-based learning, and be complemented by formal partnerships with local city and county libraries to expand access to collections, digital tools, and maker spaces. This vision implies upcoming needs for space planning, furnishings, devices, digital content platforms, maker equipment, and integration with public library systems.No vendors or platforms are named, so selection of hardware, software, and implementation partners is still open. Edtech, library technology, furnishings, and design vendors can help AEPA scope and equip the Hub and structure its external library partnerships and digital resource ecosystem.

Library media standards will be embedded in ELA instruction, and teachers will receive training and support in digital literacy integration and research instruction.

Arkansas Department of EducationCreation of Media and Innovation Hub and library partnerships

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