Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., for the first time. This was made possible by receiving a professional development stipend from the Library of Michigan. As I reflected on my experience I… Read More ›
As we close down our school libraries and think ahead to the next school year, all of us are thinking about our summer reading list. What will we bring home to read? What should we read first? How can we… Read More ›
As a teacher and a parent, I have seen many different versions of summer reading. I remember helping my three children fill out various reading logs for their school and then doing something completely different for the public library. If… Read More ›
I am never one to turn down a free lunch. So when the invitation was extended by Khristi Jenkins (school librarian) and Wrenn Heisler (English teacher) at Patuxent High School to come and join in a lunch-time book discussion, I… Read More ›
Social media is always changing From my very first post on Facebook in October of 2007, I have felt like I am just a bit behind the times in the world of social media. A student helped me create my… Read More ›
One of the best things about the updated AASL National School Library Standards is the great level of flexibility in how to address the standards across the curriculum. The standards allow school librarians to engage students in learning that is well… Read More ›
There are many outlets for librarians to connect with and support one another. Below are just a few that help me in my school library practice. Citywide Consortium of Librarians My hometown has seven school districts. Within those districts there… Read More ›
Hurray for summer! When the school year wraps up, I like to catch up on my reading backlog. I also engage in a little summertime learning and exploring. I especially like finding new tools and ideas that will make the… Read More ›
A Look Back at a Week in Washington, D.C. As I type this post, I have a serious case of writer’s block. I just returned from five days in Washington, D.C., attending the ALA Annual Conference. It is indeed my… Read More ›
Summer is a terrific time of year to rest, recover from the stress of the school year, and most importantly, reflect on how the year has gone in our libraries. Many of us create and share annual reports to show… Read More ›