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I am the librarian at Detroit Country Day Lower School in Bloomfield Hills, MI. I have worked as a school librarian for the past eleven years. I was a classroom teacher for four years prior to that. I have worked in charter, public, and private schools. My favorite thing about being a school librarian is the opportunities I have to work both with students and teachers. I love the co-teaching opportunities and connections I have been able to make! I have served on AASL committees as a member and chair. I currently serve as secretary of my state association, Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL).

• 5 Reasons to Volunteer for an AASL Committee

  By Kelly Hincks on 04/05/2016 • ( 2 )

  

  Having just finished my second year as an American Association of School Librarians (AASL) committee member, I feel it is important to share the value of the work that has been completed as well as encourage you to volunteer too…. Read More ›

• A Librarian’s Book Club

  By Kelly Hincks on 02/29/2016 • ( 0 )

  

  We all know about book clubs!  We run them, are part of them, and encourage others to join them.  So I thought I would share how we are using a book club to move our program forward. So it begins…… Read More ›

• Maker Stations in Early Childhood

  By Kelly Hincks on 02/03/2016 • ( 5 )

  

  When I listened to others talk about their makerspaces they were always so enthusiastic about what they were doing.  All I kept thinking was where is the curriculum connection and how am I going to convince my stakeholders that this… Read More ›

• The Day the Bench Broke

  By Kelly Hincks on 12/29/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  About three years ago, at eight months pregnant, I was sitting with my student book club at a table that looked a bit like this.  I did not have cushions on my benches, but you get the idea. When all… Read More ›

• Moving from Old School to New: How Making Connections has Changed the Library

  By Kelly Hincks on 12/01/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  You are a connected educator; you would not be reading this if you weren’t.  I do not need to tell you all the benefits of being connected to your students, colleagues, and the outside world.  You know!  Yet, I wonder… Read More ›

• Mission Possible: Research Projects with Primary Students

  By Kelly Hincks on 11/06/2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Anyone who works with young children knows that it can be tricky to teach them how to complete research. At this age, children are still developing their reading skills and meaning-making abilities, but Jennifer Siderius (@NMESmediacenter) showed in her session… Read More ›

• Manners, The Super3, and ChatterPix

  By Kelly Hincks on 11/03/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Research projects in kindergarten…no problem! Children at this age are naturally curious which makes it a perfect time to teach basic information literacy skills! I like to use a modified version of the Super3 framework. I love how simple it… Read More ›

• Momentum in a Fixed World

  By Kelly Hincks on 10/05/2015 • ( 0 )

  

        I know the discussion about fixed versus flexible schedules is one that has been happening forever. Let me start by saying I am not sure what the solution should be or even if there is one. I… Read More ›

• Sweet Library Resources Party

  By Kelly Hincks on 09/02/2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Have you ever found the perfect resource and wondered why it is not being used? Well, here is one way that I share library resources with faculty. What? Each year, I host a Sweet Library Resources Party! The objective is… Read More ›

• A Letter to my Colleagues

  By Kelly Hincks on 08/04/2015 • ( 2 )

  

  As I begin to think about the start of the school year my focus is on how to create positive momentum. I like to make sure that my colleagues view the library the same way I do. A few years… Read More ›