Favorite Book Repair Supplies & Tips
In a recent mentoring session, a new librarian asked me how to repair some of the books from her library collection. I shared Demco’s excellent…
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Finding a School Librarian Mentor That’s Right For You
It’s best practice (and common sense) for new school librarians to be mentored or trained by a more experienced librarian. This is especially true for…
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Why Your New School Librarian Needs a Librarian Mentor
School librarians have been facing numerous challenges in the past few years, and while book banning attempts get lots of media coverage, there’s another phenomenon…
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Starting Library Centers with Independent Reading
When you start library centers for the first time, a popular one to begin with is a “reading independently” or “book buddies reading” center. Offering…
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Using Google Classroom to Manage Library Centers
Despite a lot of bad press and terrible implementation in 2020-2022, there are many research-supported ways to successfully use a hybrid or blended approach to…
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Using Google Classroom to Save Time with Elementary Library Classes
or, a New Approach to Hybrid / Blended Teaching Hybrid teaching or blended teaching seems like a curse word lately. I’ve talked to several educators…
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Promoting State Award Books with Library Centers & Read-aloud Lessons
Around October of each school year (after library orientation), I introduce the Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice voting contest to my students in kindergarten through 2nd…
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Get Moving & Have Fun with Library Orientation Games
The beginning of the year is an important time for teacher-librarians and media specialists as we introduce the library to new and returning students. Every…
