I love & admire my school library peers so much.

April is School Library Month! If your school doesn't have a certified School Library Media Specialist, advocate to fill that vacancy. If you do, celebrate the work they do - especially this month! #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

It was so great to talk graphic novels with @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social! Thank you for having me on the podcast! #TLSky #SchoolLibrarian

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #1: Welcoming, Safe Spaces School Librarians welcome all, ensuring that students have a safe space not only to complete schoolwork, but also to dream, explore, and imagine! #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #2: Educate the Whole Student School Librarians support students' academic, social, and emotional learning, starting with a greeting at the door & continuing through conversations & lessons that foster student success. #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #3: College and Careers School Librarians often take a leading role in college and career readiness programming, including helping students analyze strengths and interests. #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

Some examples of that here (with wonderful insights from Alex): bookriot.com/whats-happen...

“There’s a reason professional associations for librarians have been under attack & bills that would criminalize librarians have skyrocketed during this rise in censorship–librarians are obligated to uphold the 1st Amendment rights of all, rather than the interests of the current political regime.”

TY @librarianlittle.bsky.social for sharing your perspectives on thr importance of #schoollibraries and the role that they serve. @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

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Re: Contempt for young people tweet... One thing that the left has got to reckon with is how little care is given to children or families with children. The Rs lie about caring about kids, but that's at least acknowledging they exist.

It is okay to say children separately from any and all other marginalized groups. That doesn't diminish the needs or experiences of other vulnerable populations or those tasked with caring for them. Children can be seen as worthy of being noted and championed in their own right.

I firmly believe we are doing our communities a disservice when we deemphasize physical collections and the library as a space for interaction with materials.

Spending my Spring Break at the public library circ desk means I truly library all of the time! #TLSky #SchoolLibrarian #PublicLibrarian #idoboth

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #4: Support for Colleagues School Librarians offer resources to support curriculum and NJ Student Learning Standards, provide PD, and are positioned to assist with strategic planning, technology initiatives, and more. #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

"Director James understood that once you start removing books to avoid discomfort, you are no longer running a library. You are curating a narrative. You are narrowing the world instead of expanding it."

Teachers! Librarians! Writers! Updated 5 Kinds of Nonfiction Sample Books by Category tinyurl.com/mwbecjw8 #TLsky #Skybrarian #kidlit #SchoolLibraries #edusky @stenhousepub.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

If you're using AI for search, for "reading," for writing... then how exactly are you doing research? What's the point of you?

🛠️📚 Join us April 22nd for #TLSkyChat: DIY Library Hacks! Let’s swap our best budget-friendly ideas from creative displays and organization tricks to maker projects and time-saving fixes. What hacks make your library shine? ✨ Questions: tlskychat.com #Skybrarians #EduSky #BookSky #TLSky #Libraryjoy

A8: Wellllll.....my current space is stuck in the '80s. I would love to ensure that there are sufficient charging spaces in the library for my students' devices, more virtual display spaces (like screens for slides), and more flexible seating #TLSkyChat

A7: I would love a budget that would be big enough for me to start a quite large picture book collection in my middle school library. I would also love a budget for new furniture and book displays, but that would be over 10k easily...#TLSkyChat

A6 #TLSkyChat We have a door to one of our outdoor spaces (the K’s call it the library’s backyard🫶). I would love a story area out there or portable furniture to take to make a story area.

A6: I would love an outdoor learning space. I think having an outdoor enclosure, like a courtyard, would be amazing to have a mobile circ desk at so kids can be outside reading in the sun. My library has no windows, and I know I would be wayyyy happier outside #TLSkyChat

A5: I would love a rounded circulation desk, almost like the "macaroni" tables in elementary schools. I feel like it would be more efficient to have a rounded circ desk that my student and I can move more naturally around. #TLSkyChat

A4: I would create special sections for volume levels, just like in most public and academic libraries. The more cozy spots would be for reading, and the collaboration spaces (like flex seating and tables) would be for normal speaking volume. #TLSkyChat

A3: I would have a fully flexible schedule with side classrooms that I can teach in so the library can stay open at all times. This would mean adequate staffing when I teach as well. I also would love to be open on the weekends and in the summer so my students have full access! #TLSkyChat

A2 I would love more flexibility w my furniture so I could move it around for various activities.

A2: I would love a simple low-tech makerspace (think zine making, arts & crafts, bracelets, etc.), collaboration spaces, reading nooks, and maybe a stage for storytime! #TLSkyChat

A1: The vibe of my dream library is a chill, comfy, and cozy collaborative space. Think woodland school vibes (but in a public school)....I am actually obsessed with this school library I found on Google #TLSkyChat

We will be following the Q1, A1 format for tonight’s #TLSkyChat. Don’t forget to include the #TLSkyChat hashtag on all your posts! Are you ready? The first question is coming up.

You live in multitask land aka Libraryland!!

Hello, everyone! My name is Alexa Dumas, and I am a middle school librarian hailing from the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York! I am excited for this week's #TLSkyChat!

🙏 Thank you for joining us for #TLSkyChat! Tonight we’re chatting about Dream Libraries👻📚As always all things TLSkyChat can be found on our website: tlskychat.com!

I’ll be slow chatting tonight since I’m with family (it’s my spring break!) I’m hoping to be on soon 😊 #TLSkyChat

Are you excited? We are talking and building our dream libraries tonight. Join us at 8pm EST/5pm PST! It is sure to be an excellent way to celebrate School Libraries....cause it is APRIL!! #libraryjoy #TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians #Booksky #schoollibrary #teacherlibrarian #library

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #5: STEM and Maker Activities School Librarians support maker activities - often based in STEM curriculum - that focus on the development of creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

📚💜 Share a Library Joy Story! It’s School Library Month so let’s celebrate the moments that make our libraries special. What’s a story that shows the joy, impact, or magic of your library? ✨ Drop your stories and spread the love! 💭 #LibraryJoy @mychal3ts.bsky.social

Lrp I am once again humbly recommending everyone to read these two novels.

Erm, they're called palaeontologists, actually.

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #6: Foster a Love of Reading School Librarians know how to foster a love of reading in students by getting to know the students and matching their interests with that "just right" title. #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

The Librarian Effect on Literacy www.slj.com/story/The-Li... #literacy #EduSky #TLSky #Skybrarians

“The types of people who call and email librarians with threats and inappropriate comments are vile. Be sure you counteract the hate by emailing positivity to your library staff to help counter the negativity they hear too often.” April is National Library Month. Send a message of support today.

So excited for tomorrow! Thank you @techielibgrl.com for all the hard work you do putting #TLSkyChat together!

✨📚 Join us for #TLSkyChat on Wednesday as we build our dream libraries! What would your ideal space include? Share your must-haves, favorite features, and big ideas! 💭 Find out all things TLSkychat at tlskychat.com @simplyrain.bsky.social - great idea for a chat idea!!

For National Library Month, help support librarian Luanne James, wrongfully terminated from her TN library because she refused to move LGBTQ+ children’s books to the adult section. Your donation helps Luanne and (bonus!) really bugs the book-banning trolls, who are whining about it on the bad site.

This is wonderful

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #7: Technology & Equity of Access School Librarians share expertise & assist students, colleagues, & even community members with technology housed in the school library, a place that promotes equity of access. #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

Since April is School Library Month, you may be wondering: how can I best SUPPORT my school librarians and library program? #TLSky #SchoolLibrarian See thread below…

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #8: Digital Citizenship School Librarians build upon information literacy skills to teach digital citizenship in order to prepare students for responsible and effective use of technology. #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #9: Information and Media Literacy Skills School Librarians help students develop information and media literacy skills critical for analyzing content for credibility and accuracy, especially in today's world. #TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat