School librarian

Being a brand new school librarian is both exciting and scary. All summer, you’ve planned for your new position, but today, you're feeling pretty lost.

What principals know and think about school libraries we have learned largely from our own past experiences and school librarians. I have had the distinct honor and privilege to work with and learn from some amazing librarians over the course of my career. These innovative educators have shaped my belief in the indispensable value of robust school libraries. They also have transformed how I think about learning and how I make decisions as an instructional leader. Connecting School to the…

Tired of seeing bored students during study hall? Looking for fresh ways to get them excited about visiting the library? In this post, I’ll share creative monthly challenges that I’ve used to transform my school library into a hub of activity and imagination. From turning a ghost into a famous book character in October to building epic summer reading stacks in June, these simple yet impactful ideas will inspire students to engage, create, and explore—all while keeping your library lively and…

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.

Lots of people think children's librarians read all day and say "shhhh" to people. In reality, children's librarians do so much more.

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…

Being a brand new school librarian is both exciting and scary. All summer, you’ve planned for your new position, but today, you're feeling pretty lost.

What questions should you ask when being interviewed for a school librarian job? What do principals expect? How can you ask hard questions?

Are you getting a new school principal? Job interviewing for a school transfer? Need to make a quick "elevator pitch"? Here are 5 things you'll want a principal—or anyone else—to know about you and your school library.

When schools have high-quality library programs and librarians who share expertise with the entire school community, student achievement gets a boost.

These library activities for kids help kids make the most of the time they have in the library!

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

I know elementary librarians whose library programs thrive on the Specials Rotation. I am unfortunately not one of them. I was on the rotation only in my fifth year in the library, and it was enough to make me apply at the middle school for the next school year. Here's why it went so bad for me... #elementarylibrarians #specialsrotation #schoollibraries #librariantruths

Students only need to know how to find a Dewey number on a shelf, and even a kindergartner can put 3 numbers in consecutive order! A lesson activity that sends kids off to find books by number is not only a better strategy for the library—and for reinforcing Math skills—but it’s a lot more fun! | No Sweat Library

School library advocacy is more important now than ever. Get tips for how to effectively advocate for your school library.

Are you a school librarian or media specialist looking for library orientation ideas and library orientation books? You'll find great school library ideas for the back to school season in this blog post! #LibraryLearners

Your guide to understanding the ways to become a school librarian.

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.

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