A framework for school library practice
For LibrariansLast year I found myself in the position of needing to explain exactly what a library does, from its curriculum […]
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Five Years of Professional Learning Opportunity Lists
For Librarians, Learning, Professional LearningThis month I’m celebrating 5 years of creating monthly professional learning opportunity lists. When I discovered the upcoming milestone last
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Tweaking the school library
For Librarians, Innovation, LeadershipI love the movie You’ve Got Mail. In one of the scenes, Tom Hanks tells Meg Ryan via email that
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Why the School Library Matters for Your Child
Community, For LibrariansThe school library plays an important role in supporting a child’s learning, literacy, wellbeing, and sense of belonging at school.
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Why school libraries and their staff matter more than ever
LeadershipTake a walk around my school library with me. It’s lunchtime and the place is buzzing. Upstairs there are students
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Happy 10 Years (and 6 months) anniversary
UncategorizedCue the confetti. Madison’s Library, this little ol’ slice of the internet, is turning 10 years (and 6 months) old
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Not ‘Just’ A School Library Staff Member
For Librarians, LeadershipAt a conference recently I was shocked by the number of times school library staff members introduced themselves as ‘just’
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Goals for a new year 2025
For LibrariansAre you a goal setter? I know the new year rolls around and suddenly everyone is talking new year resolutions
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New Staff Welcome and Induction
For LibrariansOne of the first jobs I do at the start of the new school year is to update my new
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Creating a Professional Online Presence and Brand
For LibrariansI adore having my own online place to share my work and views as a school library staff member. It’s
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Best Job In the World – How to Get Started
For LibrariansIt’s a question I absolutely love. “How did you get into your role and is that something I can do?”
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Best Job In the World – What Do You Do All Day?
For LibrariansIt’s a question I absolutely love. “How did you get into working in school libraries and is that something I
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Life in the Library – A busy start to the term
For LibrariansI want to be more reflective, share more about the daily happenings in my school library and the challenges I
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Best Job In the World – School Library Roles
For LibrariansIt’s a question I absolutely love. “How did you get into working in school libraries and is that something I
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Best Job In the World – Myth Busting School Libraries
For LibrariansIt’s a question I absolutely love. “How did you get into your role and is that something I can do?”
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