# data[].attributes.body
This website provides more than 80 lists of multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
More than 100 carefully selected lists of multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators. When you find a book at this site, please purchase it here. Our titles are linked to Bookshop. A portion of your book purchase helps sustain our work. New Releases Activism and Organizing Africa Afro-Latinx American Indians Arabs […]

# data[].attributes.body
Tiffany Whitehead blogs about the daliy events in her job as a librarian. Her posts are very relatable.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The first quarter was a whirlwind, and the second quarter is off to a similar start. This is my sixth year at my current school, and I can finally say that things are shaping up the way I've always wanted! I typically tell new librarians that it takes at least three years to hit the sweet spot where you know the school, the people, and enough about your library to really get things moving. Apparently it took me twice as long this time around, but between the 2016 flood and the start of the pandemic (among other things), I'm giving myself grace.

Last year our Writing Center relocated into the library, and that has honestly been the most positive and beneficial move for the library that we ever could have made. We have an incredible partnership with them - the coordinator is fabulous and she and I are able to tag team so many projects. The student Writing Fellows are in a space that has much more traffic than their previous spaces, so they are able to support their peers more often. It's a beautiful thing, and it just makes sense in terms of being a one stop shop for research and writing.

We put together this infographic to showcase how busy we were for the first quarter. We are still constantly having class visits and the library space is being used as a productive, collaborative work environment for students and teachers - MY DREAM COME TRUE!

I have come to realize that I have to be consistent with my expectations and the use of the space. In years past, our space has been so busy (but not necessarily in a productive way), overrun, and chaotic that is was not the place where students would come to work or where teachers could bring classes to collaborate and research. Drawing some hard lines was hard for me, but it had to happen in order to really get this space to its full potential. As exhausting as this school year has already been, I'm looking forward to seeing what's ahead for us in the library!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The first quarter was a whirlwind, and the second quarter is off to a similar start. This is my sixth year at my current school, and I can finally say that things are shaping up the way I've always wanted!

# data[].attributes.body
Nikki Robertson shared tech tips for teachers and media specialists.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Incredibly True Adventures of an EdTech Trailblazer

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Nikki is a veteran educator, retired Librarian/Instructional Technology Facilitator and ISTE Librarians Network Past President. Nikki is passionate about 1:1 Digital Initiatives, collaboration with other education professionals, and assisting students in becoming well informed, critically thinking digital citizens.

# data[].attributes.body
This site includes 51 free webinars from the American Association of School Librarians on professional learning topics.

# data[].attributes.body
This site contains a compact advocacy tool created by the Library Research Service.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Make the case for school libraries with our new impact studies infographic – Library Research Service

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Our new infographic presents highlights of all of LRS’s school library impact studies in an accessible and concise format. We hope this will be an effective tool for school library advocates!

# data[].attributes.body
This site provides "resources, strategies, and connections for district leaders and librarians to work together to promote and implement innovative learning opportunities for students."

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The Follett and Future Ready Librarian Partnership

Follett and Future Ready Librarians ® support the transformational conversation on how librarians and libraries can become more Future Ready.

In 2015, Follett joined an educational coalition of national partners, regional organizations, and major corporations to support Future Ready Schools ® to maximize digital learning opportunities and help school districts prepare students for career success.

Future Ready Librarians is an expansion of the Future Ready Schools initiative aimed at raising awareness among district and school leaders about the valuable role librarians can play in supporting the Future Ready goals of their school and district.
Learn More
Future Ready Librarians provides resources, strategies, and connections for district leaders and librarians to work together to promote and implement innovative learning opportunities for students.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Follett and Future Ready Librarian Partnership

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
As the leader in the library industry, Follett has supported the effort to prepare libraries and librarians for the future through the Future Ready Libraries® initiative.

# data[].attributes.body
The "Learning and Teaching" section of this website provide links to academic resources and articles.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The links were last checked on March 12, 2020

This site is maintained by Linda Bertland, school librarian (retired). Please address any comments, additions, or corrections to info@sldirectory.com.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The links were last checked on March 12, 2020 This site is maintained by Linda Bertland, school librarian (retired). Please address any comments, additions, or corrections to info@sldirectory.com.

# data[].attributes.body
Abby is a Collection Development Leader who blogs about her experiences and projects she has going on. She writes about things in order to help and mentor new librarians and library school students.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
It's a wonderful time of year - the time to celebrate all the amazing books that have come out over the past year and look forward to what next year's reading will bring.

One thing that's been bringing me joy this past week is the annual LibFaves voting on Twitter. Follow the hashtag #LibFaves20 to see library workers' top 10 books of 2020. Since December 7, library workers have been shouting about one book a day with volunteer tabulators keeping tallies of the titles that have been mentioned. While it's centered on adult books, some folks are including YA and children's books, too.

I'm eagerly following the hashtag because I have two Audible credits I need to use in the next month and I'm in need of great audiobooks to motivate my morning runs in the cold, so I'm keeping my eyes on what everyone is loving best this year. The fully tabulated list will be posted on EarlyWord when it's ready, so keep a look out for that!

Another wonderful thing about this time of year is that the 2021 book challenges are starting to come out. I haven't participated in a book challenge in awhile and I doubt that 2021 will be the year for me. But I still love to see the prompts and challenges that others are undertaking. Do your patrons know about and participate in reading challenges? This might be a fun thing to share with them, especially this year when everyone's looking for socially distanced things to do. Challenges I love to spy on are:

I have a January blog post for our staff blog devoted to highlighting some reading challenges because I think some of our patrons might enjoy them. Reading challenges might not be on their radars, so I like to spread the word.

And it's not reeeeally a challenge (although it does have challenge elements this year!), but Everyday Reading's printable 2021 Reading Log was just released this week. If I could picture a place in my house where I could spread this out and color it (and if I could picture myself actually devoting time to keeping up with it), I would be ordering a large print of this gorgeous reading log. If you're in need of some stress relief coloring, I highly recommend checking it out! I'm almost convincing myself to give it a shot here. Maybe.

Also not really a "challenge", but another exciting reading thing happening right now is all the Mock Newbery discussions. I won't say I'm HAPPY about this because I hate the reasons behind it, but my favorite Mock Newbery run by the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne is going virtual this year on Zoom. It's 4 hours away from me, so I wasn't going to make it in person this year, but once they pivoted to virtual, I signed myself up. I'm approaching it with excitement and anxiety - what will a Zoom book discussion look like?! I guess we'll find out! And will I be able to finish (and reread?) all the books before our meeting? I'm going to give it my very best shot.

School Library Journal's Heavy Medal Blog is also going with full force this year. Now's the time to be reading those 2020 books to be prepared to make ALL THE COMMENTS during the Youth Media Awards webcast on Monday, January 25.

Are you following any Mock Awards this year? Are there any

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
It's a wonderful time of year - the time to celebrate all the amazing books that have come out over the past year and look forward to what next year's reading will bring. One thing that's been bringing me joy this past week is the annual LibFaves voting on Twitter.

# data[].attributes.headline
Dealing with Discipline in the High School Library

# data[].attributes.subject
Dealing with Discipline in the High School Library

# data[].attributes.body
This podcast by Don't Shush Me discusses how to deal with discipline issues and expectations in the high school library.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Pt 1 - Dealing With Discipline In The High School Library

# data[].attributes.body
This blog is full of book lists, reviews, decor ideas and tips for getting kids reading.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Children's Books Online - Children's Books Daily...

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Children's Books Daily is a place where you can be a part of a community and dive deep into a well-organised library of reviews, advice from experts in the field, reading resources, literary-themed gifts and lists of themed books.

# data[].attributes.body
This site contains book trailers for Young Adult books.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.authors[].name
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories (The Folk of the Air series)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Book trailers - Allen & Unwin - Australia

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Allen & Unwin is Australia’s leading independent book publisher and has been voted “Publisher of the Year” thirteen times including the inaugural award in 1992 and eleven times since 2000.

# data[].attributes.body
This site has read alouds of paperback picture books. Simply scan the QR code to hear the story!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Paperback picture books to make a noise about!

Each book comes with a free audio reading using children's voices, complete with sound effects and original music. Just scan the QR code (found on the inside cover) with your smartphone or tablet and hear the story!

Scan the code, hear the story! A Step-by-step guide to stories aloud

1. Download a QR code reader (they're free) to your smart phone, iPod Touch or tablet by searching on your device's app store.
2. Scan the Code on the inside front cover of each Nosy Crow paperback picture book with your smart phone or tablet.
3. Hear the story! Once the webpage has loaded, press play to hear the story - with sound effects and original music - streamed to your phone or tablet. You need a 3G or WiFi connection to do this: you can listen to it whenever and where you are connected to the internet.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Each book comes with a free audio reading using children's voices, complete with sound effects and original music. Just scan the QR code (found on the inside cover) with your smartphone or tablet and hear the story! 1. Download a QR code reader (they're free) to your smart phone, iPod Touch or tablet by searching on your device's app store.2.

# data[].attributes.body
This website provides access to several professional research articles, websites, and reports that advocate for school libraries.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Research Students need school libraries, and research supports this fact. These articles, websites and reports link to research from trusted or scholarly sources. School libraries in South Australi…

# data[].attributes.body
Call Number is a podcast series from American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association. Once a month, the host has conversations with librarians, authors, thinkers, and scholars about library related topics.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Chicago

Call Number is the popular podcast series from American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association. Each month, your host and American Libraries Associate Editor Diana Panuncial will be your guide to conversations with librarians, authors, thinkers, and scholars about topics from the library world and beyond.

Call Number with American Libraries Podcast's tracks

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.authors[].name
Call Number with American Libraries Podcast

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Call Number with American Libraries Podcast

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Call Number is the popular podcast series from American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association. Each month, your host and American Libraries Associate Editor Diana Panuncial will be your guide to conversations with librarians, authors, thinkers, and scholars about topics from the library world and beyond.

# data[].attributes.body
This podcast is hosted by two instruction librarians that share their experiences teaching information literacy, discuss current trends, and have meaningful conversations about librarianship.

# data[].attributes.body
This podcast discusses how to run a successful library.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Tune in as Amy Hermon tackles the issues and challenges school librarians face everyday.

# data[].attributes.body
This media specialist shares inspiring ideas to try in your own media center.

# data[].attributes.headline
Librarians, Library Media Specialists and Technology Integration Specialists

# data[].attributes.subject
Librarians, Library Media Specialists and Technology Integration Specialists

# data[].attributes.body
This Facebook group is a great community to join to learn about and share ideas and resources.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
It looks like you were misusing this feature by going too fast. You've been temporarily blocked from using it. If you think this doesn't go against our Community Standards let us know.

# data[].attributes.body
This website provides access to multiple videos that contain ideas for library lessons and activities.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Videos to use with students for instruction on Library Skills, Reference Research Skills, etc.

# data[].attributes.body
A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet has created a list of Web 2.0 tools to use! This list contains Web 2.0 Tools from A to P.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
BACKCHANNELING
5 Ways to Use Twitter to Avoid a Backchannel Disaster- from Mashable.com
7 Things You Should Know About Backchannel Communication

Neat Chat- very easy site to use; simply enter the nickname and click "start group"; then email URL to people you want to invite.
Notaland- online collaboration

PinDax- take notes, upload images and chat in real-time; click here to see demo

Present.ly- allows you to create a private micro-blogging network if you have the same email domain; collaborate in real time
Scribblar- Multi-user whiteboard, live audio, image collaboration, text-chat and more:

Skrbl- interactive whiteboard allows you to chat, draw, write text in one spot
Today's Meet- create your room and collaborate in real time
Twiddla- online meetings; some accounts $$, one is free with limitations

to collect, publish, and share any content from the Web."
COLLECTING INFORMATION
BagTheWeb- create bags "
CintaNotes- free personal notes manager; Windows only

Evernote-save urls, grab a screenshot and more; works with smartphones and iPad.

will proceed to find you links on the Internet which are related to your topic Listhings-sticky notes online
Only2Clicks- organize your sites with various tabs, (like folders) and thumbnails

Scoop.it- create a topic and Scoop.it

free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources. It lives right where you do your work-in the web browser itself." Springpad- save information on your computer and it will sync with your mobile device (Android or iPhone)

Zotero- "

CONCEPT MAPS (MIND MAPS)
Biggerplate- choose from a collection of mind maps for education

build, save, share and print arbitrary mind maps absolutely free"; download required

HeadCase-import text from MS Office documents;Windows only

Quicklyst-create outlines; instant access to the Webster-Merriam dictionary, integrates with iPhone, Android and Kindle

Realtime Board- (beta) share publicly or privately; works with Google Drive

Spiderscribe-online mind mapping and brainstorming; connects notes, files, events; PC World choice

Write Comics-registration is not needed; choose a background, characters and add your own text.
Xtranormal for Education- special pricing for schools

EDMODO
7 Brilliant Ways to Use Edmodo That Will Blow.Your. Mind.- from Edmodo's site

7 Steps on How to Use the New Edmodo- videos were posted in July 2013

10 Reasons Why Edmodo is an Excellent (and Hugely Popular) Digital Learning Platform

15 Things You Can Do With Edmodo and How to Get Started- from Richard Byrne's Free Technology For Teachers

Android App for Edmodo

Class Charts is Now Available as a Free Edmodo App- chart behavior and classroom seating in this app

Edmodo Cheat Sheet- PDF file from 2010

Edmodo Digital Citizenship Poster- available in English, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Portugese and Spanish; different sizes and color or black and white

Edmodo: Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom- Livebinder

Edmodo in the Classroom

Edmodo Free Training Videos

Edmodo Infographic

Edmodo Support Page- ask a question and hopefully you will find the answer here; official Edmodo site

The Edmodo Teacher Guide- very complete 50-page PDF file

Edmodo's Official Blog- get the latest news and updates

Everything Edmodo: Symbaloo Page- links other programs and sites with Edmodo

Getting to Know Edmodo- scavenger hunt

A Handy Guide to Everything Teachers Need to Know About Edmodo

iPhone App for Edmodo

My Flipped Math class and Edmodo

Now You Can Add Educlipper to Edmodo- Educlipper is the educator's Pinterest

Share ThingLink Images in Edmodo- interactive imags

Why You Should Give Edmodo a Try

20 Reasons You Should Be Using Facebook in Your Classroom

Using Facebook to Teach- history teacher Sara Romeyn talks about using Facebook in her classroom:

IMAGE CONVERSION PROGRAMS

Convert My Image- supports the following:

PNG - Portable Network Graphic

JPG or JPEG

GIF - Graphics Interchange Format

TIF or TIFF - Tagged Image File Format

BMP - Bitmap

RPG

XPM - X Pixmap

PIC - PICtor

PDF - Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format)

EPS - Encapsulated PostScript

PS - Adobe Photoshop

IMVERTER
YouConvertIt- the list is too long to put here, but this site offers file conversions of all types; web-based program allows up to 300MB file.

Zamzar- another very long list of file conversions available ( files up to 100MB)

PHOTO EDITING PROGRAMS
Amazifier- online photo retouching, effects, stamps and seals; free

Animoto- upload your photos, video and music and Animoto makes it into a slick video. Free for 30 second videos; educational prices available for longer video.
Aviary- online photo editing plus much more

Canva Photo Editor- free online photo editor

Cellsea- draw on images,rotate, resize, fix brightness, special effects including distorting

Citrify-edit photos online using a Flash-based program

CleVR- online photo stitching software; make panoramas

Dr. Pic- basic online photo editing

FlauntR- add effects, blend world famous painting with yours, add fancy fonts and backgrounds

Fotobabble- add your voice to photos; student projects will come to life

FotoFlexer- fonts, effects, doodling, layers, retouching, distortions and advanced effects

iPiccy- edit pictures with paint, text and many tools

Lunapic- supports many image and video types; 200+ effects including reflecting animation, retro color

Pixa-social photo sharing service

Panraven- online editing for photos plus lots of cool stuff

Photoscape- download for Windows only; batch editing, clone stamp, create animated GIFs

Picasa- Google's photo editing; download for Windows or Mac

Picnik- cool online editor owned by Google

Pixlr- online photo editing

ResizR- easy online image resize

Snipshot- basic adjustments are free; pro account required for most other effects

Splashup- multiple image editing, pixel-level control, and basic Photoshop-like tools. Try Splashup Light if you are a photographer and want more control. ( download necessary)

SumoPaint- online interface resembles Photoshop; filters, effects, photo editing, drawing, cloning. blurring and more

Wavosaur Free Audio Editor

PODCASTING MICROPHONES (USB)

Ease- part of GNOME desktop

Prezi- "make your presentations zoom"

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
BACKCHANNELING 5 Ways to Use Twitter to Avoid a Backchannel Disaster- from Mashable.com 7 Things You Should Know About Backchannel Communication Neat Chat- very easy site to use; simply enter the nickname and click "start group"; then email URL to people you want to invite.

# data[].attributes.body
A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet has created a list of Web 2.0 tools to use! This list contains Web 2.0 Tools from Q to Z.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
CREATE QUIZZES AND TESTS ONLINE Easy TestMaker - create multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, short answer and true and false q...

# data[].attributes.body
This website provides multiple research articles that cover various topics dealing with school libraries.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The 2019 Softlink Australian and New Zealand School Library Survey Report
The Australian and New Zealand School Library Survey, conducted by Softlink on behalf of the school library sector, examines key trends and issues impacting school libraries. Points for analysis include annual school library budgets and staffing levels, as well as the use of digital devices and digital resources in school libraries.
Reports from previous years Engaging the Future of STEM
A study of international best practice for promoting the participation of young people, particularly girls, in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Authors: Ms Sarah Chapman & Dr Rebecca Vivian. This research was conducted as part of the 2016 Barbara Cail STEM Fellowship and funded by the Australian Government (Office for Women, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet), in partnership with the Chief Executive Women (CEW) Ltd.

IFLA School Library Guidelines, 2nd edition

This comprehensive document provides material to support advocacy within and beyond your school. Appendix D provides a useful checklist to assess the level of services currently provided.

Certified Teacher-Librarians, library quality and student achievement in Washington State public schools: The Washington State school library impact study undertaken by Elizabeth Coker, PhD, MSEd for Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) 2015
Still Polishing the Diamond: School Library Research over the Last Decade
This study uses Neuman's model of the diamond to examine school library research and scholarship from 2004 through 2014. This study finds that that there is still much "polishing" to be done by school library researchers and like Neuman, defines new "facets" that provide future direction to "move forward both the field's research agenda and its effective practice" (Neuman 2003, 505).

Melissa P. Johnston, Associate Professor, University of West Georgia
Lucy Santos Green, Associate Professor, University of South Carolina
The South Carolina Impact Study

How libraries transform schools by contributing to student success: evidence linking South Carolina school libraries and PASS & HSAP results, phase II by Keith Curry Lance, Bill Schwarz and Marcia J. Rodney of the RSL Research group October 2014

Future Learning and School Libraries (2013)

Teacher librarians and school libraries have a pivotal role to play in 21st century education and this paper presents an overview of:
Impact of School Libraries on Student Achievement: a review of the research

International and national trends that impact on all aspects of education

The impact of digital technologies and the role of teacher librarians in the implementation of digital literacy

The changing learning environment and how school libraries can support student learning

The role teacher librarians can play within an education that builds capacity for student and staff learning.

School libraries 21C, 2010
Report for the Australian School Library Association by Michelle Lonsdale, 2003

Report on the School libraries 21C online discussion, commissioned by School Libraries and Information Literacy Unit, Curriculum K-12 Directoriate, NSW Department of Education and Training.

School Libraries work 2008
School Libraries Work!: Research Foundation Paper 2008, Scholastic Research and Results

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Australian School Library Association - Research

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The 2019 Softlink Australian and New Zealand School Library Survey Report The Australian and New Zealand School Library Survey, conducted by Softlink on behalf of the school library sector, examines key trends and issues impacting school libraries. Points for analysis include annual school library budgets and staffing levels, as well as the use of digital devices and digital resources in school libraries.

# data[].attributes.body
This YouTube channel provides many helpful videos for librarians.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Librarian Guide is an outcome of problem faced during self practice and working in the library. So, thought to have one common platform to share the idea in the form of video and share the knowledge with each other. Librarian Guide