Hi everyone! I'm new here and hope to connect to other librarians and learn as much as I can.
I am going back to school for my master's in library science after 30 years of teaching! Wish me luck because I need it. :)
Any suggestions and/or advice
Read more…I've been running a kids book club for kids in grades 3-5 for 5 years now and overall it has been a positive program. Over the years, the kids have chosen books from a variety of genres and completed some sort of project to share with the group. Som
Read more…Hi everyone
There is an IB Librarians workshop (cat 2) on January 28-30, 10am start UAE time.
It is virtual, so you can register for it no matter what global region you work in.
Registration here... https://www.taaleemibworkshops.com/
Thanks - Alan
Read more…Introducing…The Librarian’s Peace
(yes it’s a play on words)
I am writing to invite you to a new Librarians WhatsApp group – The Librarian’s Peace
Joining link…
https://chat.whatsapp.com/E1dsPYLdRGQBBB1K4jILRE
Why another school librarians’ group
Read more…New course for Librarians - moving beyond supplying resources to find a more complete role for librarians in essay writing.
Read more…All IB training is 100% online for now, Zoom Zoom Zoom!
That means it doesn't matter which timezone you are in, you can register for a course anywhere in the world.
DP/CP Librarians (cat 1) - 19-21 Sept
DP/CP Librarians (cat 2) - 25-27 Oct
Role o
Read more…Hi everyone
At present we are using RAZ Kids, it has a decent online leveled reading selection but we are unhappy with its assessment tools. We want something with more mixed assessment tools that will help us understand where each child needs help i
Read more…All IB training is 100% online for now, Zoom Zoom Zoom!
That means it doesn't matter which timezone you are in, you can register for a course anywhere in the world.
DP Librarians (cat 1) - 25-27 March, 12noon UK start time.
Role of the Librarian (c
Read more…It's that time again. I get butterflies each year about this time. That very last free weekend. Please share your best new idea for this school year. We could all use some inspiration!
Read more…I am making this book available free to all Elementary School Librarians. This book can be downloaded in either pdf or powerpoint. I have attached the links.
The book deals with a book named Callie, about how it gets misshelved and about proper care
Read more…I'm the school librarian in a very small school district. We have a high school library and an elementary library in our K-12 building, and I am fortunate enough to have a full time para in each library. As we are such a small district, we don't have
Read more…Are you in charge of the laminator at your school?
I am, but would gladly give that responsibility to someone else!
We are in year 6 here at our newest school and already looking at buying a new rubber roller for the 2nd time, for a Ledco laminator!
Read more…Hi all,
I have Book Club in my secondary library in every Thursday. I am looking for some new ideas by whose I can attract more students. If any body guide me!!
Read more…I would like to have connections with some elementary school librarians from other countries to collaborate and share cultures, practices, and ideas with. If you know of resources, please share!
Read more…Hi everyone, Each year, Joyce Valenza gathers up friends around the state to present the PSLA Top 40 book awards in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, and reference at the annual PSLA conference. Afterwards, she posts them at psla.org to share. T
Read more…I have been asked to set up a library for my church's new school. So far I have collected books and inventoried them (made an excel spreadsheet with Inventory #, Title, Author, Publisher, ISBN, and appropriate grade level ~ either by guess or info fo
Read more…After all the buildup, it is here -- SUMMER VACATION!
Whether your school year is over or the end is right around the corner, I've recorded a "very special" practice for the beginning of summer (see below). In addition to a 10 minute meditation, I'v
Read more…I am a brand new librarian for a school that serves pre-k through 6th graders. I am wanting to get a head start on lesson plans and I would love some information on your favorite resources. I am anticipating seeing each grade/class for thirty minut
Read more…The end of the school year is in sight, but even as this buoys us, there is still work to be done. Here are a few thoughts on something to keep in mind at this time of year.
-Kristin
Hello all! I'm currently looking to help a GREAT ELA teacher in my school. He is looking for some guidance when it comes to differentiating his instruction. Anyone have any suggestions of resources that he can turn to for help.
He is looking for
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