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Everything school libraries should be.

Innovative ideas for school libraries

Everything a school library should be--and how to get your school library there

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. It’s in school libraries where students often discover and hone their love of coding and programming, create amazing projects via makerspaces, and where they develop important 21st-century skills.

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School Library Innovations

Beyond the bookshelves: 3 ways school libraries have evolved to meet students’ needs

September 12, 2024 by Carrie Friday, Melbourne High School
Changes in school libraries reflect the broader educational shift towards preparing students for the demands of the 21st century
Changes in school libraries reflect the broader educational shift towards preparing students for the demands of the 21st century
School Library Innovations

Maximizing librarian efficiency with collaborative solutions

August 8, 2024 by Kristen Mogavero, John F. Kennedy High School
Collaboration and time-saving digital tools can significantly alleviate school librarians’ workload and ultimately enhance student outcomes.
Collaboration and time-saving digital tools can significantly alleviate librarians’ workload and ultimately enhance student outcomes
School Library Innovations

Friday 5: The pivotal role of school libraries

March 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione
School libraries are many things to many different user groups--but they're an absolutely essential part of today's schools.
School libraries are many things to many different user groups--but they're an absolutely essential part of today's schools
School Library Innovations

Beyond simple search: The benefits of topic browsing in library databases

December 20, 2023 by Tammy Ross, MA, MLIS, Senior Product Marketing Manager, EBSCO Information Services
Laying the foundation for lifelong learning by building essential research skills begins in library databases and extends beyond the classroom
Laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning by building essential research skills begins in the library and extends to the classroom and beyond
School Library Innovations

Innovative ideas for school libraries

October 17, 2024December 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff
Everything school libraries should be.
Everything a school library should be--and how to get your school library there
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Digital citizenship, digital literacy, and education

December 11, 2023August 23, 2023 by Kathleen Stephany, Technology Integration Coach, Oshkosh Area School District
The Oshkosh Area School District is actively addressing digital citizenship in schools with students in elementary, middle, and high schools.
The Oshkosh Area School District is actively addressing digital citizenship with students in the district's elementary, middle, and high schools
School Library Innovations

10 reasons we love school librarians

December 12, 2023March 13, 2023 by Britten Follett
School librarians play a critical role in teaching, learning, research, and sharing information
School librarians play a critical role in teaching, learning, research, and sharing information
School Library Innovations

Building culture and community takes more than a committee

December 12, 2023February 9, 2023 by Britten Follett
No matter an organization's shape or size, it takes more than a leader to make change and transform culture--it takes all of us, including school librarians.
No matter an organization's shape or size, it takes more than a leader to make change and transform culture--it takes all of us
School Library Innovations

Modern students need modern librarians

December 12, 2023October 31, 2022 by Amy Hall, Librarian, Weber School District & Lisa Comly, Library Media Specialist, Reading School District
What it’s like being a librarian in 2022, and how librarians provide students with access to resources they need to succeed
What it’s like being a librarian in 2022, and how librarians provide students with access to resources they need to succeed
School Library Innovations

4 ways library media specialists lead digital transformations in districts

December 12, 2023August 17, 2022 by Kristen Whitworth, Library Media Specialist, Dover High School & President, New Hampshire School Library Media Association
Let your library media specialists lead your school’s digital transformation through edtech coordination, motivation, information, and education
Let your library media specialists lead your school’s digital transformation through edtech coordination, motivation, information, and education
School Library Innovations

School libraries are disappearing when students need them most

December 12, 2023July 15, 2022 by Joy Lyman, Chalkbeat Detroit
Children and teens are increasingly online--librarians and media specialists can help them sort fact from fiction in school libraries.
Children and teens are increasingly online--librarians and media specialists can help them sort fact from fiction
School Library Innovations

6 time-saving tech tricks for school librarians

December 12, 2023June 29, 2022 by Laura Ascione
School librarians can leverage edtech tools to engage with students, support teachers, and make their school libraries dynamic and welcoming learning spaces
School librarians can leverage edtech tools to engage with students, support teachers, and make their school libraries dynamic and welcoming learning spaces
School Library Innovations

5 ways to support students’ access to diverse books

December 12, 2023May 16, 2022 by Miah Daughtery, EdD, Literacy Director of Content Advocacy and Design, NWEA
Diverse books and diverse texts help students feel validated.
Students of all races, genders, religions, languages, abilities, interests, and beliefs should have access to diverse texts and have affirmative literary experiences
Digital Learning Tools

How one district used federal funds to boost its digital library

December 12, 2023February 3, 2022 by Angela Arnold, General Manager, Education, OverDrive Education
Go for the grant—boosting funds to school libraries and digital libraries is always a safe bet when it comes to federal grant allocation.
Go for the grant—school libraries are always a safe bet when it comes to federal funding allocation
School Library Innovations

Are banned books challenges, or opportunities for innovation?

December 12, 2023December 6, 2021 by Britten Follett
Banned books inspire heated debates—how can librarians and educators go behind the hype and offer more diverse content to students?
Banned books inspire heated debates—how can librarians and educators go behind the hype and offer more diverse content to students?
School Library Innovations

Student-centered learning lessons from the Future Ready Library Summit

December 12, 2023September 14, 2021 by Britten Follett
As students return to the classroom, school librarians understand the importance of student-centered learning and social-emotional support
As students return to the classroom, school librarians understand the importance of student-centered learning and social-emotional support
School Library Innovations

5 digital tools for school libraries

December 12, 2023July 19, 2021 by Laura Ascione
School libraries are the gateway to a plethora of skills and resources--here are a few digital tools to add to the catalog
School libraries are the gateway to a plethora of skills and resources--here are a few digital tools to add to the catalog
School Library Innovations

Facing the future through Future Ready

December 7, 2022May 14, 2021 by Britten Follett
Libraries and librarians play a critical role in every aspect of teaching and learning—discover what it means to be Future Ready
Libraries and librarians play a critical role in every aspect of teaching and learning—discover what it means to be Future Ready
School Library Innovations

Defining Future Ready by reflecting on the past

December 7, 2022May 13, 2021 by Britten Follett
Libraries and librarians play a critical role in every aspect of teaching and learning—discover what it means to be Future Ready
Libraries and librarians play a critical role in every aspect of teaching and learning—discover what it means to be Future Ready
School Library Innovations

The Making of the Modern Librarian: The Value of School Libraries

December 12, 2023December 1, 2020 by CONTENT PROVIDED BY UWA ONLINE
With new technological advancements and the onset of digital media centers, students and teachers have realized the value of school libraries
School Library Innovations

How school librarians are getting creative in a pandemic

December 7, 2022October 22, 2020 by Britten Follett
Libraries may be closed in many districts, but school librarians are using resourcefulness and determination to make sure students are reading, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Libraries may be closed in many districts, but school librarians are using resourcefulness and determination to make sure students are reading
School Library Innovations

School librarians can save democracy

December 7, 2022September 7, 2020 by Eileen Belastock
When it comes to equity, critical thinking skills, and evaluating information, school librarians are critical for students
When it comes to equity, critical thinking skills, and evaluating information, school librarians are critical for students
School Library Innovations

7 tips for future-proofing school libraries

December 12, 2023June 24, 2020 by Suzi Tonini
The future of school libraries is all about providing equitable access for all students
The future of school libraries is all about providing equitable access for all students
School Library Innovations

10 ways administrators can collaborate with librarians–even remotely

December 7, 2022June 3, 2020 by eSchool News Staff
School librarians use technology and tablet technology to help teachers and students.
Long gone are the days when librarians were simply the “keeper of books”--learn how this critical school role is rapidly evolving
School Library Innovations

10 reasons school librarians are more important than ever before

December 7, 2022June 1, 2020 by Erin Wilkey Oh
Here's why school librarians are invaluable in our schools and classrooms.
School librarians are often some of the most influential people in the building--here's why
School Library Innovations

K-12 Library & Media Technology Guide

January 25, 2023May 29, 2020 by Vcarlson
eSchool News Library & Media Technology Guide Everything You Need to Know. Everyone You Need to Reach. • Why school ... Read more
School Library Innovations

School librarians facilitate meaningful learning despite massive school closures

December 7, 2022May 7, 2020 by eSchool News staff
As a global pandemic forces physical school closures, school librarians are getting creative in their connections
As a global pandemic forces physical school closures, school librarians are getting creative in their connections
School Library Innovations

The New Librarian: Using advocacy to promote leadership

January 25, 2023March 30, 2018 by Margaret Cole
Here are a few steps you can take to empower your librarians
School Library Innovations

The New Librarian: How I created a makerspace

January 25, 2023March 20, 2018 by Todd Burleson
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