Sharing is an important social skill that helps us build and maintain relationships, it also allows us to become more understanding. A library is no stranger to this concept. Books (along with other educational tools) are shared to be enjoyed by learners both young and old. The Little Lego Library is one young boy’s ... Continue Reading...
Good News from Pennsylvania
Staffing levels will be increasing in Pennsylvania school libraries for the 2015-2016 school year. It seems like I'm finally seeing more good news about school libraries these days! Three years ago, 100 school librarian positions were eliminated in Pennsylvania. The Department of Education is rethinking this decision thanks to persuasive ... Continue Reading...
The Evolving Role of School Librarian
Does your district recognize the need for evolving school libraries? As I've written before, I believe school libraries are more relevant today than ever before... IF they are evolving to meet the needs of 21st Century students. I love this quote from the Mediamorphosis website, "The library, as we once knew it, may no longer be relevant. School ... Continue Reading...
School Libraries Forced to Close
After writing about the good news from Massachusetts and Washington a few weeks ago, I'm very sad to find news of library closures in Los Angeles. According to this article from the L.A. Times, about half of the 600 elementary and middle school libraries are without a librarian or even a library aide. The district cites funding as the problem, with ... Continue Reading...
Book Bikemobile: Merging School Libraries & Communities
Even though this was briefly mentioned in Tuesday's podcast, I wanted to write about it to remind people to help the Cambridge, Massachusetts community out! I got an email a couple of weeks ago from school librarian Liz Phipps-Soeiro. She has started a Kickstarter Campaign to deliver books via bicycle during her school's summer ... Continue Reading...