Just had a fantastic presentation from @bcpolicy.bsky.social about BC's economy and the fact that we have a revenue problem rather than a spending one. Spending compared to inflation and GDP is relatively flat across the last 25 years while revenue has dropped by nearly 5%. Was v. fascinating!

The event saw 29 teams of three students from 15 schools across the district answer questions from 12 nominated Red Cedar Books, testing their reading comprehension and memory.

I love Ctrl+F. Been using it with students for years now.

Very grateful to @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social for this award. I have poured my heart and great energy into building CSL, and am happy to see new, enthusiastic leaders taking the reins.

Join the conversation featuring eminent Canadian writer, Lawrence Hill, author of Book of Negroes, which was banned by the London District Catholic School Board. "We can't teach a book with that word in it": Wednesday, February 5, at 7 pm EST ▶️ torontomu.zoom.us/j/91941276567

With my dear colleague Carol at the Canadian School Libraries TMC8 Symposium.

Where did all of the school library researchers go? Thoughtful spotlight to begin our morning thinking via Dianne Oberg and Diana Maliszewski #tmcanada2025

#TMCanada2025 ❤️

What an honour to be celebrated by the community this evening. Humbled by the attention. Thank you to my wonderful friends for nominating me and my incredible friend & principal for attending & supporting me each day. I am beyond grateful that Mike was by my side this evening & always. #TMCanada2025

An important conversation about ability and ways to prioritize inclusion over accommodations via @banana29.bsky.social #tmcanada2025

To what extent should the Library LC and school library professionals be at the heart of AI literacy? Wonderings and experiences from the field via @jcasatodd.bsky.social #tmcanada2025

The BIG THINK! Reflecting on how we can achieve the 3 foundations-equity of access, robust funding, strong policy #tmcanada2025

More BIG THINKING…Reflecting on how we can achieve the 3 foundations-equity of access, robust funding, strong policy, what evidence would we use to support advocacy goals? #tmcanada2025

Carol Kochelin, Treasure Mountain Canada School Library Research Symposium co-founder, introducing the closing Big Think for her final time.

@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social Honored Anita Brooks Kirkland, Carol Kochelin and Judith Sykes yesterday with the inaugural (and surprise) legacy award for outstanding contribution to CSL. Brought forward by Lila Armstrong, the board voted unanimously to establish the award as our highest honor.

Some fun at the #TMCanada2025 photo booth ➡️ Pic 1: All BC TLs representing! Pic 2: BC District-Level TLs representing! Pic 3: Surrey TLs representing! Pic 4: Canadian School Libraries Board representing! @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social @josephjeffery.bsky.social @c3fowler.bsky.social #sd36tl #BCTLA

What a phenomenal day of learning, thinking, sharing #TMCanada2025 Wishing there could be more days of this research symposium to draw out the discussions & deep thinking. Thank you @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social @josephjeffery.bsky.social @abrookskirkland.bsky.social for your leadership❤️ #BCTLA

Table talks at #TMCanada2025 with my co-authors @josephjeffery.bsky.social and @c3fowler.bsky.social presenting our paper on the Importance of District-Level TL leadership. Read it here ➡️ tmcanada.blogspot.com/p/tmc8-fowle... #BCTLA #sd36tl

Your new @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social board - missing Lila Armstrong, BC and Chelsea Baker, QB #tmc2025

The amazing Leslie Weir, Librarian and Archivist of Canada, speaking to an enraptured #tmc2025 crowd to kick off a day and a half of school library learning and research. #TLSky

Check out these resources AND @tk1ng.bsky.social 's paper, on the #tmcanada2025 blog: tmcanada.blogspot.com/p/tmc8-timot...

Johanna Gibson-Lawler winning the service award for her advocacy in Ontario for School Libraries. We need to work together to support school libraries no matter the province #SchoolLibraryJoy #OLASC25 #TLSky

For those coming to #tmc2025 at #olasc25 there's been a room change for the dinner. Please check your email for the update.

Authors @jaelrichardson.bsky.social & Catherine Hernandez talking abt their new books and process. Amazing to hear the stories behind the stories. Inspirational and fantastic. "A sculpture can't sculpt inside their body" sometimes you need to "use the residue" to distance yourself. #OLASC25 #TLSky

Settled in for a wonderful few days @ontariolibraryassociation Superconference and @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social Treasure Mountain #OLASC #TMCanada2025

Actual day 1 of #olasc25 (yesterday was day 0). Started the morning with CyberLegends, KnowledgeFlow and ICTC talking about free, Canadian Cyber Security education developed by educators for educators. Now on to the annual Best Bets, one of my favorites. Time to learn about amazing books.

Working very hard to get everything set for #TMCanada2025, taking place in partnership with #OLASC 2025. Here's what it's all about: tmc.canadianschoollibraries.ca/tmc8-2025/

Today is the first day of #OLASC25 and I'm starting the day off at the CFLA-FCAB National forum representing @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social as part of a panel on the state of library associations in Canada. Friday I'm presenting with @jcasatodd.bsky.social on CSLs upcoming Digital and Media Toolkit.

Welcome @orcabook.bsky.social one of Canada's best publishers!

LIVE on the blog-so many thought provoking papers as we prepare for Treasure Mountain Canada 8! 1️⃣ Read the papers tmcanada.blogspot.com 2️⃣Share your thoughts in the comments 3️⃣Use the hashtag #tmcanada2025 to interact online 4️⃣Attend TMC8 as part of the @ONLibraryAssoc Superconference

Read my co-written paper with @c3fowler.bsky.social and @josephjeffery.bsky.social for Treasure Mountain Canada 8 on the Importance of District-level TLs in Enhancing BC’s Educational Landscape here: tmcanada.blogspot.com/p/tmc8-fowle... #sd36tl #sd36learn #BCTLA #TLSky #TeacherLibrarianship #BCEd

The Ontario Library Superconference is less than a month away!!! Be sure to add TMC8 to your full conference experience. OR come to the TMC8 conference for $275 Full details: tmc.canadianschoollibraries.ca/.../TMC8... #TLSky #EduSky

As a massive gamer here's My Year On PlayStation via @TrueTrophies www.truetrophies.com/MyYearOnPlay...

Just a few minutes away from the Wind and Truth launch at #DSNX24 its packed in here and the mood is electric.

Packed lineup for badge pickup at #DragonsteelNexus It's been a long day but I'm so stoked to be here. Now why do I have the song White and Nerdy stuck in my head as I look around 🤣

So excited to fly to Utah tomorrow for #DragonsteelNexus Can't wait to see Robin Hobb, Fonda Lee, Brandon Sanderson and so many more. First vacation of my adult life!

Love this! As soon as I read this book my head was swirling with possibilities how to “read” it with students and how to inspire the importance of illustrations to “reading” a book. #ReadingThePictureIsReadingToo! #sd36tl #sd36learn #TLSky #BCTLA 📚 #EduSky

Entice your BC TL colleagues over to BlueSky🦋!- use this starter pack link as a one-stop-stop of BC TL friends 🫶 #BCTLA Let me know if you are a BC Teacher Librarian to be added to the list! #TLSky 📚 go.bsky.app/5cfJDML

Reflecting on the importance of the BC District TL Network through the pandemic and after it as I work on a Treasure Mountain Canada (@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social ) paper with @c3fowler.bsky.social and @mrsmacdonald.bsky.social

Read about the ways in which you can honour a teacher-librarian or school librarian by nominating them for one of our CSL Awards. Read more the three award categories in the fall edition of the Canadian School Library journal: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/honouring-ou... #TLSky #EduSky

Check out our new Dakelh Winter / Christmas music written and recorded by district Dakelh language teacher Cherie Chai: sd57.libguides.com/dlc/music/in...

Welcome New #TLSky Members bsky.app/profile/jose... bsky.app/profile/cdns... 📚Join the list: tinyurl.com/tlskyform 📚The list: tinyurl.com/tlskysheet 📚Pin the feed: tinyurl.com/tlsky

Huge thank you to @mrsmacdonald.bsky.social for getting the gang back together again. I have missed the networking the last few years and excited for connecting with other #BCTLA #BCED and #TLSky folks.

Hello #TLSky We are Canadian School Library Association and we just fluttered here from the other place. Excited to learn, share, and connect with Teacher Librarians and Media Specialists across Canada and beyond! Learn more about us here: www.canadianschoollibraries.ca

Please welcome @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social to #TLSky. Canadian School Libraries is a non-profit organization dedicated to research and education in the field of school library learning commons in Canada.

Teachers! Librarians! Great news! @exlibrismrhunt.bsky.social 's #5KNF Book Tasting Cafe is featured in Canadian School Libraries Journal tinyurl.com/3rfaecwx @captainlibrary.bsky.social #edusky

New Fall edition of Canadian School Libraries Journal is out now! Check out my article about our #sd36tl Inquiry project on #StudentReadingJoy with mentor text by @donalynbooks.bsky.social >> journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/refocusing-o.... #sd36Learn #bctla #TLSky 📚 #Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries

Canadian School Libraries featured moi in an article this week: journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/we-can-be-ou... Thanks Lila!

Check out #CanadianSchoolLibraries new board of directors and where we are headed. #TLSky journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/same-ship-ne...

Excited to network with other educators in #TLSky. Was very active on twitter back in the day and miss the interaction of BC Ed Chat and meeting teacher-librarians from around Canada and across the world.