School librarian

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

A certified school librarian can make teachers' work easier, more efficient, and more effective. So why doesn't every school have one?

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

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

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…

Are you a school librarian looking for some library advocacy ideas? The Trapped Librarian shares strategies for effectively advocating for your school library program. Get motivated to promote your school library! #thetrappedlibrarian #schoollibrary

Plan engaging library lessons for your K-2 classes by creating a routine, adding variety, including music and movement, and have fun!

I am starting a new position in a new school in a new district this fall after working for 16 years in my previous district. With safety guidelines related to the global pandemic, I know that the way I have proceeded in the past when it comes to joining a new staff is not going

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

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Read more in this blog post about how school librarians can make back to school season more calm and organized. #LibraryLearners

It’s back to school season (in the northern hemisphere, anyway) and it has been a while since I wrote my first “Advice for New Librarians” article so I thought this was a good tim…

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