A couple of blog posts ago I wrote that I was evaluating my stance on school library fines. Since then my co-librarian has warmed up to the idea, and we’ve been planning how we are going to phase out fines…. Read More ›
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Addressing student overdue issues with new and reworked strategies.
For several years now, I have seen a steady increase in the number of chronic long overdue items by my school library users. After surveying my local professional learning community (PLC) group, I realize I am not alone in dealing… Read More ›
Rethinking School Library Fines
How does everyone feel about school library fines for late and lost books? Until recently, I’ve been mostly okay with the concept, especially in middle and high schools, but now I find myself questioning the effectiveness of library fines. Our… Read More ›
5 Useful Tips from the FAME Conference
FAME is the acronym for the Florida Association for Media in Education. It is the professional association for Florida school librarians and media educators. Their latest conference featured inspirational speakers and presenters. They impressed me with revolutionary ideas and successful… Read More ›