Libraries can be some of the most visually stunning meccas of architecture, but even if you aren't fortunate enough to live near one of the most beautiful libraries in the world - your local libraries can still contain some pretty creative designs. The following list is a collection of photos from everyday libraries that have been spiced up with hilarious and creative twists from the funny librarians who run them.
Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science are Books are for use, every reader his book, every book its reader, save the time of the reader, library is a growing organism.
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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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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
We know that school librarians increase student achievement. In fact, years of research show that librarians make a measurable difference for our students. This needs to be part of the important and essential conversations that we need to have as school librarians, teachers, administrators, parents and others interested and invested in the future of our children. In the Advocate's Toolbox from School Library Journal and Capstone, you can now find.... the amazing School Librarians Make a Difference infographic that our friends at Capstone have created for all of us to use as an advocacy and conversation piece. If you head to The Advocate's Toolbox, you can download the infographic here. I really love how they have laid the infographic out into 8 pages, because it will give us a chance to use pieces of this information in creative and helpful ways throughout the year. In fact, the Power of School Librarians infographic and this information can be used in so many ways. Here are a few mentioned on the page.... Include in discussions with your principal and other administrators. Post throughout your library on parents night Use to create a library fact-of-the-month display Share with your fellow teachers Add to your newsletters and website And don't forget to share this information with your students. Their voice and advocacy can be some of the best we have as librarians too. We want each and every one of our students, teachers, families and community members to definitely know the power of school librarians!
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In this blog post I’m going to give you some advice or tips for building a successful TikTok for your library (actually most of this advice is going to be helpful for any TikTokker looking fo…
