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FOSIL

Dec 31, 2020
7 min

Inquiry; why use a framework?

It might seem trivial to talk about professional development when the world is in crisis but it feels important to focus on something good.

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An Extraordinary Journey: FOSIL (Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning)

Elizabeth

Aug 11, 2020
19 min

An Extraordinary Journey: FOSIL (Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning)

An interview with the founder of FOSIL (Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning). Tracking his journey from 2011 to where we are today.

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

Elizabeth

Mar 10, 2020
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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We have a problem! Now I understand why...

Elizabeth

Feb 11, 2020
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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Why blog? 6 concepts I've learnt along the way

Elizabeth

Jan 25, 2020
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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School Librarians using inquiry to engage teachers across the curriculum

Elizabeth

Jan 18, 2020
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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BEM, who me? You have got to be joking! New challenges and more advocacy for school Libraries.

Elizabeth

Jan 4, 2020
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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Time and budget-saving School Librarians

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

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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Our children need us! 4 survival tips for school librarians

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Elizabeth

May 18, 2019
6 min

Marketing your school library

A brief overview of our latest book discussion on marketing your school library.

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LILAC 2019: The Information Literacy Conference for librarians

Elizabeth

Apr 28, 2019
11 min

LILAC 2019: The Information Literacy Conference for librarians

Having just come home from 3 very intensive days of learning, collaborating, sharing and networking I am exhausted. However, I feel it is...

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Why copyright 'For educational purposes' is becoming a real problem

Elizabeth

Mar 17, 2019
5 min

Why copyright 'For educational purposes' is becoming a real problem

I have recently been thinking about our role, as school librarians, in the UK and our understanding of copyright. Especially what our rol...

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Looking to the future through our school libraries

Elizabeth

Mar 10, 2019
4 min

Looking to the future through our school libraries

I was really lucky to land a job at Newcastle City Libraries as a library assistant straight from school at 16. I had always enjoyed visi...

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