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Library Media Specialist in Arkansas. Self-proclaimed geek. Lover of nature and music. Always learning.
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#futurereadylibs: Which Wedge Gives You the Edge?
Shannon McClintock Miller, Teacher Librarian and blogger at The Library Voice, along with Mark Ray, Director of Innovation and Library Services at Vancouver (WA) Public Schools presented at the second round of Concurrent Sessions at #AASL17. Shannon and Mark are… Read More ›
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But That’s Not a Reading Book: The Importance of Reading for Pleasure
How often do you hear the phrase “but that’s not a reading book”? Many books fall into the “not reading book” category: maps, cookbooks, craft books, I Spy books, Where’s Waldo books, and so on. It is our duty as… Read More ›
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See One, Do One, Teach One
The phrase “see one, do one, teach one” is often used for medical personnel, particularly trainees focused in surgical areas. The phrase reflects a method of teaching in which a surgical student will observe a procedure, perform the procedure on… Read More ›
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5 Creative Book Display Ideas (without wall space)
I’ve had the privilege to work in various styles of school libraries, none of which had wall space for book displays or advertisements. Drawing students into the library at the beginning of the year is one of the easiest ways… Read More ›
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5 Ways to Advocate for Your School Library This Year
Advocacy. How often do you think about how to advocate for your school library? How often do you read blogs, articles, and essays published with ideas on how and why to advocate for your program? It is an almost… Read More ›
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Just Let the Kids Do It
“Just let the kids do it,” our dance teacher often sighs at me. I’ll admit. I’m a bit of a control freak. Like to the point I will unload the dishwasher after my mother loads it, only to reload it… Read More ›