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School Librarians will find these 41 quality Websites very helpful to gather information & ideas on professional development, library advocacy, library lessons & activities, reading promo…

In this blog post I’m going to give you some advice or tips for building a successful TikTok for your library (actually most of this advice is going to be helpful for any TikTokker looking fo…

Digital libraries are fast taking over the conventional library. With the internet, they help to display information faster, more accurately and effectively for any consumer or user of information. However, the work of a librarian can never be pushed aside. They are essential in every library and educational institution. This article seeks to educate you on the digital skills you need as a librarian, to stay relevant. #library #resources #digital #skills #education #information #librarian…

Don't let a short schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for librarians!

I recently posted about book clubs in my classroom and have gotten many questions about how I run them on both posts. I am going to try and answer them all here. First and foremost, I try to make Book Clubs as simple as possible. I used to be MUCH more involved in the book ... Read more

This is one of my most popular articles for school librarians! If you are new to the field, you may feel like you are spinning your wheels every day. Here's a list of 10 things you should do FIRST. #schoollibrarian #backtoschool #newlibrarian

Our job as teachers is to turn our students into avid readers. On this post, I will share the tips and strategies I use to get my students excited to read.

Engaging ideas for teaching literary genres in middle and high school ELA #MiddleSchoolELA #HighSchoolELA #IndependentReading

Today let’s talk about how and why I started a low-tech makerspace at our high school library! When I started at this library 5 years ago it was completely different than it is now. Circulati…

Getting tweens into the library to do library activities and explore books takes some creative thinking. Activities that are interactive, fun, challenging, and hands-on are the best way to get started. We need curiosity and mystery in library activities that will keep them on the edge of their seats for more.

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Are you getting a new school principal? Job interviewing for a new school? Need to make a quick "elevator pitch"? Here are 5 things you'll want a principal—or anyone else—to know about you as a School Librarian. | No Sweat Library

Are you a frazzled librarian on the elementary specials rotation? Here is a list of 15 ideas for library centers and how to implement them.

What principals know and think about school libraries we have learned largely from our own past experiences and school librarians. My belief in the indispensable value of school librarians has transformed how I think about learning and how I make decisions as an instructional leader.

School library events can help you make your library the center of your school. Read these five reasons for planning events for your school library.

Looking for great school library lesson ideas for March? Check out this FREE newsletter, published by 5 experienced elementary school librarians. You'll find strong library lesson plans for your elementary library media center. #LibraryLearners

Teen librarian Karen Jensen also shares where she gets her tween and teen craft ideas for programming in part 2 of this discussion

It can be difficult to find professional development for the school librarian. Learn about some new online on demand PD just for you!