School librarian ideas

Truly, library school doesn't teach you about 95% of what you need to know as a school librarian. So, I've decided to dedicate a section of this blog to all the new librarians out there. Please know that the struggle is real. It isn't you; it's all of us. We've all been there, and we're here to help.

Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.

Lots of people think children's librarians read all day and say "shhhh" to people. In reality, children's librarians do so much more.

Tired of seeing bored students during study hall? Looking for fresh ways to get them excited about visiting the library? In this post, I’ll share creative monthly challenges that I’ve used to transform my school library into a hub of activity and imagination. From turning a ghost into a famous book character in October to building epic summer reading stacks in June, these simple yet impactful ideas will inspire students to engage, create, and explore—all while keeping your library lively and…

Don't let a short schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for librarians!

Next week marks the start of National Library Week!

The library is a magical place, and these librarians and teachers put in the extra hours to make this a reality for their students. From book tastings to zombie attacks to pandemic-safe activities, we’re bringing you some amazingly creative library programs that spread the magic of reading.

I know elementary librarians whose library programs thrive on the Specials Rotation. I am unfortunately not one of them. I was on the rotation only in my fifth year in the library, and it was enough to make me apply at the middle school for the next school year. Here's why it went so bad for me... #elementarylibrarians #specialsrotation #schoollibraries #librariantruths

School Librarians get wonderful ideas from staff meetings, professional trainings, seminars, conferences, and planning sessions, but the best advice I've gotten for my job has been from the most unlikely of people and incidents!