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Elizabeth

Jul 27
5 min

Aspirational and inspirational school librarians

Where does the journey to school librarianship start? FOSIL and IFLA are my focal point are they yours?

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Elizabeth

May 3
5 min

Mentoring: We all need a Yoda or three in our lives

How important are mentors in your professional life? This blog is about my journey to finding mentors throughout my career.

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Elizabeth

Apr 18
6 min

7 ideas to kickstart your CPD

It is often hard to motivate yourself to find your own CPD. Take a look at 7 ideas to get you back into it quickly.

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Elizabeth

Mar 28
5 min

Covid-19 = Coaching, Crochet and Cake!

How the coronavirus made webinar training a reality.

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Elizabeth

Mar 10
3 min

Inquiry learning - GSL's, FOSIL and IFLA - What does this mean?

Leading one of the secondary aims for the Great School Libraries campaign is a real pleasure. Learning through Inquiry...

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Elizabeth

Feb 11
3 min

We have a problem! Now I understand why...

If school libraries are essential to our children's education why are not more people worried about the lack of them in their schools?

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Elizabeth

Jan 25
5 min

Why blog? 6 concepts I've learnt along the way

Blogging has been a real learning journey for me, it gave me a place to explore ideas in a very open and honest way and this is my journey

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Elizabeth

Jan 18
3 min

School Librarians using inquiry to engage teachers across the curriculum

Are you a school librarian who wants to teach research skills across the curriculum but don't know how to get started? This might be for you

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Elizabeth

Jan 4
2 min

BEM, who me? You have got to be joking! New challenges and more advocacy for school Libraries.

My promise to do more to advocate for school libraries after being awarded a BEM in the 2020 New Years Honours list.

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Elizabeth

Dec 15, 2019
4 min

Time and budget-saving School Librarians

Want to know how can your school library save you time and money? Digital literacy, resources and expert support.

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Elizabeth

Nov 14, 2019
4 min

Advocacy, an essential tool in helping teachers understand why they need school librarians

Advocacy is essential for todays school librarian. Have these conversations before it is too late.

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Elizabeth

Nov 11, 2019
4 min

ASCEL conference! Confession time!

I recently attended the ASCEL conference and left with far more than I imagined I would... and I am not just talking about books...

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Elizabeth

Nov 3, 2019
8 min

Our children need us! 4 survival tips for school librarians

School librarians bringing their expertise to education and the curriculum and helping our schools understand our value.

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Elizabeth

Sep 19, 2019
4 min

Blindingly obvious! Digital literacy starts in the school Library

Why schools should be using their school library catalogue to start their students digital literacy journey.

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Elizabeth

Aug 15, 2019
2 min

Time for change. Training, Advising and more...

It is time to move on. The plans are to spend more time with family but engage in the wider world of libraries as a trainer and advisor.

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Elizabeth

Jul 28, 2019
4 min

Phew! Finished! Write an annual report... Why? No way!

End of year reports are important for school librarians. Here are a few reasons why.

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Elizabeth

Jul 10, 2019
4 min

A teacher has asked for your help: Now what do you do?

A simple guide for school librarians on those first steps to co-teaching research skills.

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Elizabeth

Jun 25, 2019
2 min

Do we need physical books in school libraries in the 21st Century? Discuss...

Getting ready for #LibraryStaffLoveLearning discussion about libraries in the 21st Century. Will physical books exist in the future?

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Elizabeth

Jun 18, 2019
5 min

School Librarians, is no-one listening? How to help schools understand our role.

School librarians can empower themselves through helping schools understand their role. Knowledge through self learning is important!

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Elizabeth

Jun 7, 2019
3 min

School Librarians: Not sure why? Finding that spark...

Do you ever wonder why you do what you do? Is anyone listening? Is it time to get your mojo back...?

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