For those of you working in closed libraries, I feel you. For those of you fighting your administration to just let one or two kids in, I understand you. I have been back in my library for two weeks now… Read More ›
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School Library NJ: Support for an Entire State – and Beyond!
School Librarians’ Online Resource Collections You’ve undoubtedly heard of the amazing INFOhio site. It is a wonderful collection of resources designed by school librarians that supports educators across Ohio. Several other states offer similar efforts, such as Connect, Create, Lead… Read More ›
Get Ready to Make It New: Embracing Change in 2021
Attention is love, what we must give children, mothers, fathers, pets, our friends, the news, the woes of others. What we want to change we curse and then pick up a tool. Bless whatever you can with eyes and hands… Read More ›
Finding Joy in Our Library World
As part of the December newsletter for our Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL), I sat down to write my thoughts for the column I pen as the 2020 president of MASL. I had just gotten my first holiday card… Read More ›
What 2020 Has Taught Me about Advocacy–A Simple Way to Toot Your Own Horn
2020 has been a roller coaster of emotions for so many of us. It has caused us stress and worry about so many things, from the health and safety of loved ones during the pandemic to the election to the… Read More ›
Connecting with Others via StoryCorps
Typically the holidays are a time for connecting with others. With the current pandemic limiting our ability to gather together, StoryCorps is one way people can maintain their connections and create new connections in a new and memorable way. StoryCorps… Read More ›
Advice and Ideas for Essential Services during Rapidly Changing Times
I find that I grow in my professional practices by asking other people about the strategies that work for them. In this post, I am following up on last month’s discussion about educational changes and adaptations since the COIVD-19 pandemic… Read More ›
Making Online Discussion Fun and Interactive with Google’s Jamboard
Inviting Participation Many students are reluctant to ask questions or comment with a large group during discussions. The virtual environment makes this worst. Maybe they don’t want their whole face taking up the screen or posting to the chat under… Read More ›
Turn to Your School Librarian for Leadership in Online Learning
School librarians have many roles, among which are teacher and instructional partner. AASL’s position “The Strategic Leadership Role of School Librarians” notes, “The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) supports the position that full-time certified school librarians provide effective leadership… Read More ›
Promoting Reading during Virtual Learning
Like many school districts across the country, my district started the year with students learning from home. While the other librarians and I wanted to support students and teachers in any way we could, we decided that our top priority… Read More ›