Meet the librarian

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

School Librarians get wonderful ideas from staff meetings, professional trainings, seminars, conferences, and planning sessions, but the best advice I’ve gotten for my job has been from the m…

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

As a librarian, my goal for my students is to help them become effective and efficient researchers. I often tell them, most students don't like research and that is okay. But, it is a life skill...

A librarian's daily duties

KIRRA• ELEMENTARY LIBRARIAN on Instagram: "I LOVE using Canva!🩷 The idea was to offer teachers read alouds for morning meetings or something quick during dismissal. Also to introduce students to new and exciting books!📚 #librariansofinstagram #elementarylibrarian #library #teachersofinstagram #librarian #canva #canvatutorial"

Every school librarian experiences the teacher who comes in with an idea for a library visit—something from their previous school, from a book/curriculum guide, or from a meeting or conference. How…

Why branding your school library matters and what it can do for your library program.

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

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