There are times when reading a historically based picture book that I cannot help but make comparisons to today. Primary sources can help me focus that comparison. This was the case when reading the picture book A Lady Has the… Read More ›
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Your 2019 AASL Social Media Superstars!
AASL Social Media Superstars honors school library professionals who enrich the profession and its work on behalf of students by sharing information, expertise, ideas, encouragement, dialog and inspiration widely via a variety of social media channels. After reviewing all of… Read More ›
Your PLN: Source of Inspiration or Thief of Joy?
Long before Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” The more recent phrase that expresses this idea, especially as it relates to social media, is “Compare and Despair.” When we see pictures of our friends’… Read More ›
2019 AASL Social Media Superstar Finalists Announced!
The Social Media Superstars is a recognition program that highlights school library professionals who enrich the profession and its work on behalf of students by sharing in social media circles. Their shared information, expertise, ideas, encouragement, dialog, and inspiration through… Read More ›
Three Ways to Extend Your Library Digitally
School libraries often extend their resources beyond a brick and mortar room. Digital resources are collected, curated, and shared. Many school librarians use Pinterest, Padlet, and hyper docs to curate resources. Yet, there are many more ways to collect, curate,… Read More ›
Providing “Moderation In All Things” Ed Tech
Ho Ho Holy Moly! I spent time with my nephews this holiday. The oldest boy is 10, and he is starting to stretch both physically and mentally into the adult he will become. Seeing him reminds me of when I… Read More ›
A Community That Reads Together
My hometown has a population of approximately 55,000 people and seven school districts. These districts have always acted as rivals rather than schools that form a united community of students. Three years ago my superintendent and I decided to attempt… Read More ›
Advocacy in the New Year
Through the hustle and bustle of the ending semester and winter holidays approaching, I can’t help but think of next semester. I’m a planner. This time of year I begin to plan activities and collaborations, New Year’s Resolutions, and advocacy… Read More ›
Increase Students Following on Social Media
Do you have a library Twitter account? Maybe an Instagram account too? When we started our library social media accounts, we received followers from other libraries or librarians, but we were not getting student followers. What could we do to… Read More ›
6 Steps to Building a Virtual Village for Your School Library
An African proverb states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Everyone working together can grow successful students and create lifelong learners, avid readers, and critical thinkers capable of solving complex problems that have the potential to create greater… Read More ›