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Demonstrating impact with data: How librarians can make the case for increased funding

May 21, 2026 by Jennifer Miller, @MeetMeInTheMediaCenter

After years of spending all their time on smartphone screens, today’s students are heading back to the school library for a range of reasons.

Libraries are more than a quiet corner of school where students can pick up a book now and then--they are vibrant learning environments that support classroom curriculum, spark…

AI in Education

Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content

May 9, 2025 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

Students need guidance as they navigate the information landscape, including AI tools that aren't always accurate or vetted.

The digital tide has swept in new tools, habits, and expectations. Today’s students rarely line up at the reference desk. Instead, they consult their phones, generative AI bots,…

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MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea

January 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in providing print and digitaleducational resources for PK-12, is proud ... Read more

Attend NCCE 25 Registration now open!

January 22, 2025November 19, 2024 by Jeff Festa

NCCE proudly hosts the premiere ed-tech event in the Northwest, attracting educators, administrators, coaches, tech directors, teacher-librarians, & more! ... Read more

Literacy

Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 by Britten Follett

Whether it’s graphic novels or a traditional book genre, librarians and teachers know that students are developing key literacy skills.

The definition of a classic in literature may be changing. Breaking news… (insert dramatic music) last year, librarians and teachers bought more than 17,000 copies* of Dog Man:…

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.

The role of the school librarian and library media specialist is a dynamic one, constantly evolving to meet the needs of teachers and students.

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Gale Literature Resource Center Enhances to Support Primary Source Literacy and Instruction in the Classroom

July 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

ALA Annual 2024 Conference, SAN DIEGO – June 27, 2024 – Gale, part of Cengage Group has made major enhancements to Gale ... Read more

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Thorndike Press Introduces First-Ever Spanish-Language Youth Large Print Titles to Support English Language Learners

April 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Public Library Association Conference, COLUMBUS, Ohio – With nearly 3.8 million native Spanish speakers making up the vast majority of English ... Read more

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 have evolved from stereotypical hush-hush environments to bustling resource centers where students not only learn to locate and evaluate information, but where they develop critical skills.

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

Library databases, packed with rich and reliable content, are more than simply resources for students to reference when a research paper is due. They are also valuable teaching…

School Library Innovations

Innovative ideas for school libraries

October 17, 2024December 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

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…

Literacy

6 ways to help reluctant readers become booklovers

March 22, 2023 by Patricia Jimenez, Media Center Director, Sunnyslope High School

helping reluctant readers isn't as complicated as it might seem

Not everyone loves to read. Even in schools with strong reading cultures, some students just don’t feel the spark—yet.

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

Gone are the days when a school librarian’s job was defined by shushing, rocking, and reading. While reading out loud and building a love of literacy is still…

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

When you think of a school librarian, what comes to mind? Is it shelving, stamping, and shushing? That’s the stereotype you’re probably most familiar with.

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

Is there an educator on the planet who would turn down a bit more time in their day?

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K-12 Students Access 100 Million+ Digital Books from their Schools with Sora Reading App

June 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – June 7, 2022 – Digital book access for reading and listening for K-12 students has reached a milestone. ... Read more

COVID-19 Update

What are your reasons to celebrate this school year?

May 26, 2022 by Britten Follett

This school year has been like no other in recent history--here's how teachers are reflecting and looking ahead

We can all agree that the challenges we’ve seen in the last two years are unprecedented. However, when we consider all that’s happened and all that we’ve learned,…

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Gale Primary Sources Release New Archives Dedicated to Underrepresented Histories

March 30, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – March 30, 2022 – Gale, part of Cengage Group, is supporting academic initiatives in diversity, equity ... Read more

District Management

A tale of three cities: Emerging from the pandemic…or not

November 11, 2021 by Britten Follett

School libraries play a pivotal role in school buildings and communities--what direction will they take as schools return to in-person learning?

As our world is emerging from the pandemic, there is a distinct division in our communities that was clearly articulated by the three librarians who participated in a…

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 across the country began heading back to classrooms, a couple hundred library leaders participated in one of this summer’s Future Ready Library Summits. The guiding principle…

School Makerspaces

5 must-haves for school makerspaces

December 7, 2022July 21, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Makerspaces offer limitless possibilities and are true avenues for student creativity--make sure yours is well-stocked

School makerspaces have emerged as centers of creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and more. These skills--often referred to as soft skills, but also known as durable skills for their…

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

For those district leaders facing difficult budget decisions, the Future Ready Librarian framework is a way for you to examine what role you see your library playing in…

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Pandemic Leads to a Significant Increase in Streaming Video Usage That is Expected to Continue, Study Shows

January 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

As more people stayed at home during 2020 due to the pandemic, they were streaming a lot more videos for ... Read more

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Kanopy Enhances Kanopy Kids with Short Films from Sesame Workshop and Highlights

January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

According to a soon-to-be released Kanopy survey of more than 730 librarians — primarily in the U.S. –50% of public ... Read more

E-rate Funding

E-rate report reveals dire need for off-campus internet

December 5, 2022November 5, 2020 by Laura Ascione

E-rate survey report receives unprecedented response, provides insights into dire need to fund off-campus internet connections

While E-rate remains a crucial program for schools and libraries to ensure connectivity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to the need for increased flexibility and funds for off-campus…

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.

New questions from school librarians… Will ultra violet disinfectant devices damage books? How long should I quarantine a book before circulating it again? How can I use technology…

COVID-19 Update

In an uncertain fall, remote assessments and focus skills offer clarity

June 10, 2021October 1, 2020 by Content provided by Renaissance

Research shows that reading at least 20 minutes a day, every day, all year long, can make a world of difference for students at all levels. We know…

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

Regardless of one’s political views, there seems to be consensus on one political reality: America is dangerously polarized. According to Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair at New Canaan…

4 Reasons to Run a District-wide Reading Challenge

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by Content provided by Zoobean, Inc.

Most librarians are familiar with reading challenges — the challenge format is a type of reading program that provides a ... Read more

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.

Whether a principal, superintendent, head of technology, or head of curriculum, there is likely a gem of a resource among your staff who could push your Future Ready…

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.

Without question, some of the most important members of the school community are the school librarians. And even now, with most schools still learning remotely, school librarians and…

Newsline

Keep kids reading all summer long

June 30, 2020May 7, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As parents, educators, public librarians and community leaders, we applaud all you have done for your children and students to ... 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

School buildings may have closed as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the country, but teaching and learning didn’t stop—they just moved in new directions. Administrators, teachers, and staff…

Ancillary

Free Digital Enrichment Kits for Librarians and Educators

April 24, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Wizards of the Coast today announced that the company will distribute 2,000 digital kits to schools and libraries in the ... Read more

Ancillary

Distance Learning Packages for Schools, Academic Institutions, and Libraries

April 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Infobase, the award-winning provider of digital reference content to the school and library community, today announced that it has created ... Read more

District Management

Leading eLearning: A Future Ready Library opportunity

March 8, 2021April 15, 2020 by Britten Follett

Librarians are leading learning across the nation, in districts that have moved instruction and resources online in the wake of a global pandemic

One of my colleagues is known for regularly reminding us that a crisis is a terrible opportunity to waste. The COVID-19 crisis has forced districts to redefine the…

Ancillary

Free distance learning library

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Lerner Digital is granting access to use their books to help enable librarians, teachers, and educators to help students with ... Read more

Ancillary

Create and share story time and read-aloud videos

March 31, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Digital storytelling gives students a powerful platform for their voices--here's how to do it.

In order to encourage reading and classroom read-aloud experiences, and to support schools and public libraries forced to close by ... Read more

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5 tips to avoid the summer slide

March 3, 2020March 1, 2020 by Content provided by <a href="https://www.renaissance.com/?utm_source=eschoolnews&utm_medium=web&utm_term=renaissance&utm_content=hyperlink-03-01-20&utm_campaign=Awareness" target="_blank">Renaissance</a>

This group of students is reading at the library to avoid the summer slide.

Research shows that reading at least 20 minutes a day, every day, all year long, can make a world of difference for students at all levels. We know…

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7 tips for making your principal your ally

November 27, 2018 by Doug Johnson

Librarians, you cannot afford to have an adversarial relationship with your principal. You cannot even afford a principal who is an “agent of benevolent neglect.” You need an…

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