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Since retired last June, i read more BUT I also accumulate more i want/shld read...my tbr pile is less inspiring as its feeling unattainable...silly problem i know
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deck, comfy loveseat, cold diet Pepsi, face the lake, read a large print book that makes me think differently abt something
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Remember, yโallโฆ everything you ever wanted to know about
#TLSkyChat
can be found here:
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Heather Turner
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๐ Thank you. We are grateful for each of you who make
#TLSkyChat
a space for learning, sharing, and growing. We will be back in two weeks. More at
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Heather Turner
about 1 month ago
Tune in on June 17th for a chat about all things End of the Year Report. Advocacy at its best!
#TLSkyChat
Hope to see you all here!!
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Heather Turner
about 2 months ago
See you all on May 20th for ๐๐จ Panels & Pages: Manga-nificent Reads Join us for
#TLSkyChat
as we explore the power of manga, comics, and graphic novels in the library! How are you building your collection, supporting readers, and promoting visual storytelling Share favorites, tips, and successes!
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We are all in this together. Continue to rally to keep yourself afloat!
#TLSkyChat
great to connect.
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Heather Turner
about 2 months ago
A5: Canva for Education is the gold standard
canva.com/education
and totally free for schools! and Adobe Express for Education which is also FREE
adobe.com/education/ex...
. These resources allow me to create signage and other engaging items for the library!
#TLSkyChat
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Just be BLUNT. Post on your socials or friends chat- we need $500 to host a tech event in our library-got any ideas ?
#TLSkyChat
A8.
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A8 TRY EVERYTHING! Shakira says it best!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6rP...
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A8
#TLSkyChat
ask RETIRED educators/librarians ...they have been there. Give me a shopping list or ask me for a sponsorship.
about 2 months ago
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A8
#TLSkyChat
get a partner who is NOT in the library (parent, community leader, student group) and work on a request/proposal TOGETHER; sometimes feeding off each other helps!
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Heather Turner
about 2 months ago
A8: Think outside the box! ๐ข Apply to Pets in the Classroom
petsintheclassroom.org
for a library mascot or the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
ezra-jack-keats.org
for $500 literacy projects. For big dreams, Voya Unsung Heroes
voya.com
awards up to $25k!
#TLSkyChat
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Education Grant for Teachers - Pets in the Classroom
Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program to support public and private school teachers to have aquarium fish or small pets in the classroom
https://petsintheclassroom.org
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A8
#TLSkyChat
I am better (learned later in the game) at asking "non traditional" partners for their help/donation. I've gone with the Sponsor a Kid concept--if you give $10 and 100 other people do, too, we can have...
about 2 months ago
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๐ BlueSky trending hashtags (15m):
#survivor50
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I think it's a THING again!
www.bookitprogram.com
.
#TLSkyChat
#summerreading
A6
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about 2 months ago
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Free educational options for schools!
#TLSkyChat
thanks
@simplyrain.bsky.social
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Yes, some mgmt required to ensure appropriate options, but not hard to do.
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#TLSkyChat
at year end, I put out an "all call" with my friends and families and staff for new/nearly new books for 2nd chance bookfair and invited kids to fill a bag for home! A6
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Q6: What free reading promotions do you love (local or national)? How do you share them with students & families? Reply with A6 ๐
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#TLSkyChat
so many summer reading opps in conjunction with public libraries. I've seen so many amazing partnerships to bridge the gap!
#publiclibraries
about 2 months ago
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A6 Too often I hear about grants for markers and paper and post its ; I think impt to save these "gifts" for more impactful options
about 2 months ago
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Your list will need to align with your program goals--what do you want done by spring; for the fall, for a certain event; include a TIMELINE with your list.
#TLSkyChat
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about 2 months ago
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Rain @ NEA RA
about 2 months ago
You may wanna revisit your policy. Ours covers what we do with donations that do not meet our collection development policies/needs. It helps when people ger BIG MAD that we won't take their 20 year old encyclopedias.
#TLSkyChat
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#TLSkyChat
I don't have any specific links, but I do know our vendor partners are simply the best and connecting with them about your needs & Ideas can bridge the gap
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I always cleared with my principal BEfore I applied; sometimes she even shared of "in house" funds that could support such efforts.
#yaneverknow
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#TLSkyChat
sounds like
@simplyrain.bsky.social
is a great resource for ways to curate LISTS to be ready! Being organized makes it less intimidating!
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A3 be sure to align your ASK with the guidelines of the givers ; sometimes no consumables or items that can be obtained through existing budgets.
#readthefineprint
about 2 months ago
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A2. I just was on a jury for an award; the applicants whose words were clear,concise, and didn't sound robotic were the ones that jumped to the top of my piles. Grant providers deserve your energy, too!
about 2 months ago
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๐ BlueSky trending hashtags (15m):
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#survivor
#aew
#thenoircollective
#aewcollision
#nsfw
#furry
#furryart
#art
#photography
#milf
#tlskychat
#oc
#wrestlesky
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#TLSkyChat
A2 so often grants from national organizations have NO applicants and no awards are given; don't assume you have ToNS of competition. GO FOR IT!
www.ala.org/aasl/awards
about 2 months ago
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SOOO important to have your ASK ready.
#TLSkyChat
A2 if someone stops you on the street and says WHY do you need $1000 for your maker lab? You gotta be game on!
about 2 months ago
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A2 I find A1 helps me make my ideas more condensed and clear to a "non library" recipient. Another tool to make the process effecive.
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A1 the bottom line is everyone needs funds--how do you separate yourself from the pack?
#showmethemoney
about 2 months ago
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#TLSkyChat
A1 There is money to be had in LOTS of places; I first look at
@aaslala.bsky.social
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
and other regional and state organizations
about 2 months ago
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Heather Turner
about 2 months ago
New to Bluesky chats? ๐ฌ Jump into
#TLSkyChat
! โ๏ธ Include the hashtag โ๏ธ Label responses A1, A2, A3โฆ โ๏ธ Keep posts under 300 characters Canโt wait to learn and share together!
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#TLSkyChat
. Glad to join--school librarian from Central NY (retired,but still connected!).
#makeanimpact
about 2 months ago
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#TLSkyChat
hello library peeps...I see SOO many amazing programs and campaigns in library land. How DO y'all fund those? let's chat!
about 2 months ago
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Heather Turner
about 2 months ago
๐ Weโre ready for lift off! Join us for this weekโs
#TLSkyChat
: an hour long chat for authors, educators, teacher librarians and their supporters! BLAST OFF! The fun starts at 8pmET/5pmPT! For more info also checkout
tlskychat.com
!
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Heather Turner
about 2 months ago
Pro tip for live chats: try
Deck.blue
to follow columns, hashtags, and scheduled posts. Jennifer
@jenniferlagarde.bsky.social
and I use it for
#TLSkyChat
. It makes Banned Books Week discussions much easier to track. Give it a shot for an easier
#TLSkyChat
experience!
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#TLSkyChat
show me the $$$$$$ let's talk grants and goodies starting soon!
about 2 months ago
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#NationalLibraryWeek
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#NationalLibraryWeek
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##NationalLibraryWeek
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Authors Against Book Bans
3 months ago
Happy Friday! Your assignment for the weekend: Tell a favorite author how much they mean to you. Find 'em on socials, hit up the contact form on their website, email their agent. It's rough out there & these little moments of connection & validation help us keep our heads up. Thank you!
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Thanks for the inspiration at tonight's
#TLSkyChat
! So many great ideas, programs, and philosophies to bring school libraries to life each and every day! Thanks
@techielibgrl.com
for leading the way!
3 months ago
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Alexa Dumas
3 months ago
A8: I have over 400 students in my building, and I make it my mission to learn every name and reading interest. When I find THAT book for THAT kid, the look on their face is priceless. It takes a special person to remember what a kid loves, and that is what librarians do daily.
#TLSkyChat
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Eti B
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A7: School Librarians are essential to strong schools and student achievement - but don't just take my word for it - check out & share these infographics from
@aaslala.bsky.social
#TLSkyChat
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Content to support school librariansโ expertise to effectively impact student achievement and school communities.
https://libguides.ala.org/school-library-expert/infographics
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