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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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Sep 19, 20194 min read
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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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Aug 15, 20192 min read
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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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Jul 28, 20194 min read
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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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Jul 10, 20194 min read
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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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Jun 25, 20192 min read
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School Librarians, why is no one listening? How to help schools understand your role.
School librarians can empower themselves through helping schools understand their role. Knowledge through self learning is important!
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Jun 18, 20194 min read
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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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Jun 7, 20193 min read
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Marketing your school library
A brief overview of our latest book discussion on marketing your school library.
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May 18, 20196 min read
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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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Apr 28, 201911 min read
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Who is responsible for our Continued Professional Development?
Over the last few months there has been talk of big changes at work, which has eventually led to an expansion of my own personal role....
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Apr 11, 20195 min read
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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...
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Mar 17, 20195 min read
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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...
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Mar 10, 20194 min read
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School Librarians - A reflection: Can we really be all things to everyone?
I have just been on holiday for 4 weeks visiting mainly New Zealand but also popping into Australia and Singapore. I tried really hard to...
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Mar 5, 20193 min read
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Breaking News! Look what happens when teachers work with the School Librarian!
As a librarian who works with schools I am constantly having to find different ways to engage teachers. Whether it is letting them know...
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Jan 19, 201911 min read
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End of an amazing year: Reflections of a librarian working with school libraries
I like to look back over my year in order to understand the good and the bad. Reflecting on what I could have done better but more...
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Dec 31, 20185 min read
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How are school librarians getting a foot in the door of the classroom?
Over the last few months I have presented at several conferences. I was lucky enough to have my son Thomas, who is a History teacher,...
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Dec 7, 20181 min read
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JCS Digital Literacy conference 2018
I can't believe it has been and gone. The first ever JCS Digital Literacy conference #JCS2018 in Birmingham was a huge success. Wonderful...
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Dec 1, 20185 min read
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Every School needs a school library
"Teaching was never meant to be a do it yourself job and the school librarian is there to support you and your students so next time...
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Nov 30, 20181 min read
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Self-promotion for school librarians: Do we need to write about it?
As we hear of yet more libraries closing and school librarians being let go due to school libraries being 'a luxury'. We must start...
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Nov 26, 20185 min read
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Using webinars for learning. 2 easy ideas for collaboration
Do you use webinars for PD? If you have not come across edWeb.net you should take a look. You do have to sign up but it is free #PD. They...
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Nov 17, 20182 min read
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