Other Duties As Assigned – Independent school world can be a challenge. The paradox of being in “business,” where students pay tuition to attend, is juxtaposed with being an altruistic educator wanting to make a difference and change the world. Unlike… Read More ›
Sparks Fly in the Library Taylor Swift. The name is enough to get the attention of all teenagers (and most adults). When my Teaching Assistant suggested we use the iconic pop star as the focus for a book display, I… Read More ›
A strong navigation on your school library website is important for learners. Learners can easily move around the library site from finding a book, locating a database, or finding directions to cite a source. As discussed in previous posts, making… Read More ›
One piece of advice that I give to my school library graduate students and anyone who is taking on a new school librarian role is that in our profession, we need to remember that it is a marathon, not a… Read More ›
It’s no secret that as veteran AASL Nation Conference attendees turned co-chairs that we try to live our best lives and take in every opportunity available when attending an AASL National Conference. This year is no different and we are… Read More ›
The Right to Read Film Parts 1-3: In three KQ Blog posts, Judi Moreillon provides her response to the other The Right to Read (not our bills in Congress), a film being shown across the country that links achieving the… Read More ›
Last spring, I had a conversation with a classroom teacher and it went like this: Teacher: “I feel bad asking, but do we have the book I Wish You More by Amy Krouse Rosenthal.” Me: “We do! I am happy… Read More ›
The Right to Read Film Parts 1-3: In three KQ Blog posts, Judi Moreillon provides her response to the other The Right to Read (not our bills in Congress), a film being shown across the country that links achieving the… Read More ›
See and Be Seen Teenagers don’t always notice what’s right in front of them. In my high school library few students take the time to look through the shelves when they need a book. I’m always happy to guide individuals… Read More ›
It’s the beginning of August, and while most of us are trying to hide from the heatwave hitting the country, many of us also already have our sights set on fall. As I prepare for this upcoming school year, I… Read More ›