Library media specialist

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

A library media specialist resume need to display unique skills in their resume and cover letter. When looking for a job as a library media specialist, it is your uniqueness that will sell your value to the school district.

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

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Click the picture to download your sample lesson plans! Can't see the picture? Click here! 1 lesson plan for each grade level K-6th All resources included The files must be extracted first. For help, check out how to extract files for PC or how to extract files for Mac. Love what you see? Join the Elementary

Try these 5 ways to make your school library program better! #NoSweatLibrary #schoollibrary #librarymanagement

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

Twitter If you know me, you know I LOVE Twitter, which is kind of funny because I reluctantly signed up when I started at Lamar. At first, I only posted pictures of books I read, and then when I ap…

Are you a school librarian or media specialist looking for library orientation ideas and library orientation books? You'll find great school library ideas for the back to school season in this blog post! #LibraryLearners

The Library Voice: The Power of School Librarians!

There are many possibilities for using apps in creative ways in libraries. In my online course, “The Book as iPad App,”⁠ one of the assignments is to participate in a virtual brainstorming activity…

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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.

**This post is an introduction to the ways TikTok can be used by libraries/librarians. In the coming weeks I will make subsequent posts about “How TikTok is Taking the Book World By Storm,…

Don't let a fixed library schedule or limited class time stop you! You *can* implement makerspace centers in 40 minute library classes | Mrs. J in the Library #MrsJintheLibrary #makerspace #maker #makerED #librarycenters #elementary #library #STEM #STEAM

Listen to the best library podcasts - for librarians, avid readers, and educators - to enhance your knowledge and improve your library game.

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Creating a student-centered library requires designers to consider the function, comfort, and engagement that the space will provide. Partnering with students, teachers, and librarians can help ensure you are able to design a space that will serve the needs of all stakeholders for many years to come. #MiEN #Education #SchoolFurniture #Innovation #21stcenturylearning #Collaboration #k12 #library #mediacenter