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5 Best Book Shelving Strategies For Elementary Librarians

5 Best Book Shelving Strategies For Elementary Librarians

May 21, 2023

In today’s world of shifting trends and emerging trends in library collection organization, proper book shelving strategies are crucial to keeping your library organized and accessible. With the abundance of information available at our fingertips, it’s more important than ever to have a system in place that makes finding and retrieving books as easy as possible for your patrons. In… Read More

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30 Minute Library Lessons: Ideas for Busy Elementary Librarians

30 Minute Library Lessons: Ideas for Busy Elementary Librarians

May 17, 2023

Don’t let a busy schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for busy elementary librarians who find themselves short on time but not passion. What to do with 30 minute library lessons? Some of the buildings I work in have 30 minute library classes, while others have as little as 15 minutes. You… Read More

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Resources For The Bill of Rights For Kids

Resources For The Bill of Rights For Kids

May 14, 2023

The Bill of Rights is an important document that outlines the basic rights and freedoms of American citizens. It’s important for kids to learn about these rights and understand how they impact their daily lives. Here’s a great resource list for kids to research and learn about the Bill of Rights, including specific information on each amendment including free and… Read More

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Genres of Picture Books?: How to Genrefy Your Picture Book Section

Genres of Picture Books?: How to Genrefy Your Picture Book Section

May 7, 2023

Genres of picture books are not very easy to determine. Oftentimes the E or Everyone section of the children’s library is one that is filled with amazing books, but circulation is not very high. Are you looking at your picture book section of the library and wanting to figure out how to increase circulation? “Genrefying” your picture book section may… Read More

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10 Essential Tips for New Librarians

10 Essential Tips for New Librarians

April 30, 2023

Being a new librarian can be overwhelming, especially if you are not familiar with the ins and outs of the profession. You can succeed in library services with the correct strategies, tools, and resources. This will enable you to provide excellent service to library users. Here I’ll share some effective tips for new librarians to help them navigate their way… Read More

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How to Spend School Library Funds On Things That AREN’T Books

How to Spend School Library Funds On Things That AREN’T Books

March 19, 2023

Have some school library funds to spend, and you either don’t want to buy books or you CAN’T buy books? School libraries are the go-to place for students to enhance their knowledge and acquire new skills. However, the funds allocated to school libraries are often limited or have a lot of strings attached to them. As a school library media… Read More

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