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Lindsay Deverall, Librarian and Media Specialist at Sawtooth Middle School in West Ada School District

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Lindsay Deverall, Librarian and Media Specialist at Sawtooth Middle School in West Ada School District

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This summer I am the West Ada Summer School Librarian for grades 6-12.   I am looking forward to attending Summer Summit virtually.
I would like to talk more about balancing our librarian roles throughout our day as we juggle technology and library work.

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I am so thankful to have a budget for new books, but as a solo librarian, I foresee a bottleneck in processing the new books and getting them out to the kids quickly. I would like to know your favorite materials to use to reinforce books, prep them for student use, etc.
Also, I've been asked by the district office (for the first time) to catalog all of our textbooks. Without any new tracking software available, I was told to add them to the library catalog. Is this something you do? Can you foresee any problems down the road? Thanks!

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Gena Marker, Teacher-Librarian at Centennial High School, West Ada School District, Meridian

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Gena Marker, Teacher-Librarian at Centennial High School, West Ada School District, Meridian

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Having gone through book challenges this year, I'd like to discuss ways to talk with patrons who disagree with your collection and/or your viewpoints on your collection, without wanting to tear out your hair (or theirs). Also, other than teaching research databases, I'd be interested in discussing ways to bring research/library services into the high school classroom.

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Whitney Moses, Teacher-Librarian at South Hills Middle School in Twin Falls

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Whitney Moses, Teacher-Librarian at South Hills Middle School in Twin Falls

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I just read through the other posts, and I have many of the same concerns and interests: engaging students, collaborating with teachers, Makerspace, and promoting the library. I'm about to start my 4th year in this position (before that I taught 6th grade reading), and I want to make this year the best yet!

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Angela Nelson, librarian at Blackfoot High School

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Angela Nelson, librarian at Blackfoot High School

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My name is Angela.  I’ve been an elementary librarian for years, but recently I became the librarian at Blackfoot High School.  I felt like I could connect with these kids and really get them excited about reading at the elementary level, but I’m struggling in making that connection at the high school level.  I’m hoping to find out how others connect with their students.  How do you promote traffic in the library?  How do you get kids, and even the teachers, motivated to use the library?  Are there fun programs you implement throughout the year to encourage reading?

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Cheryl Fife, School Librarian at Pepper Ridge Elementary in Boise

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Cheryl Fife, School Librarian at Pepper Ridge Elementary in Boise

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I would love to learn about Dynamic Shelving like Karen mentioned.  I prefer not to generify.  I am always looking for new MakerSpace ideas, and learning to use Destiny better would be amazing!  Looking forward to meeting you all!

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Heather Arnett, K-5 Librarian at Carberry Elementary in Emmett

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Heather Arnett, K-5 Librarian at Carberry Elementary in Emmett

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I am so looking forward to Summer Summit, and I am thrilled that you are our keynote speaker as I have been an avid fan/follower for years. I am interested in discussing how to be impactful when largely constrained lack of time (i.e., being part of the 'specials rotation', 40 classes per week and duty). I feel that student engagement suffers because there is so little time for all of the fun and exciting things we should be doing during library time. Would love to hear from you and other elementary librarians on this. Other areas of interest: dynamic shelving, behavior management during library time, and engaging staff/encouraging them to take interest and to also utilize the school library.

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Lisa Rakes, Sorensen Magnet School, Cd’A

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Lisa Rakes, Sorensen Magnet School, Cd’A

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First of all, I’m so excited about you being at the Summit!  I’m a huge fan and appreciate your work and generosity immensely!

How do you go about just getting it all done??? There’s so many tasks and projects put on librarians, do you have any organizing and/or time-management tips?

Thanks!

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Jill Kroll, Library Media Manager at Washington Elementary in Caldwell.

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Jill Kroll, Library Media Manager at Washington Elementary in Caldwell.

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I was beyond excited when they announced that you, Shannon, were going to be speaking at our Summer Summit!! I would love to learn more about your “Book Hub” deliveries that you provide for the Teachers you work with, your incredible choice boards that you create for your students and ideas on helping students understand the importance of book care and returning their books.

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Melissa Bollinger, Teacher Librarian at Victory Middle in Meridian

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Melissa Bollinger, Teacher Librarian at Victory Middle in Meridian

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Hello!  I would love to learn how to integrate my newfound role as "student laptop manager/distributor/fixer/upkeeper" with positivity and efficiency instead of resentment and dread.

Also, we're spearheading the high school division of our Idaho Battle of the Books program, so any tips, tricks, or persuasive advertising ploys on how to encourage/engage high schoolers in a voluntary reading program would be greatly appreciated! ;)

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Natasha Rush, Boise High School Teacher Librarian 

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Natasha Rush, Boise High School Teacher Librarian 

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I would love ideas on student engagement.  It is nearly impossible to compete with phones anymore.  How do I get my students interested in books and everything the library has to offer when I can barely get them to make eye contact with me because their phones are in their hands all...the...time?

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Kiersten Kerr, Coeur d'Alene High School Teacher Librarian

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Kiersten Kerr, Coeur d'Alene High School Teacher Librarian

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I can't wait to learn more about creating a student centered culture in the library!

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Sonja Humphries, Jerome High School Teacher Librarian

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Sonja Humphries, Jerome High School Teacher Librarian

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I am employed in the Jerome Idaho School District, at Jerome High School as the district library mentor, the teacher librarian, instructional partner, adviser, and nurturer of the downtrodden. Life is GOOD. Live it full. I am familiar with makerspaces, merge cube, 3D printers, but not an expert in any of it. My goal this academic year is to Engage the Reader! Beyond book talks, I would like some advice on reaching high school students who are overwhelmed with school/sports/work/home demands, and those addicted to devices.

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Karen Stahlecker, Middle School Librarian Paraprofessional

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Karen Stahlecker, Middle School Librarian Paraprofessional

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I would like to learn more about Dynamic Shelving. Will this help eliminate the need for genrefication?
Should the Dewey Decimal System of Classification be replaced by genrefication?

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As I will be teaching a 6th grade elective class this year (Library/MakerSpace/Digital Learning), I would love to get feedback on some other simple MakerSpace ideas and other digital learning lessons.

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Hawaii adventure is what every teacher needs after school lets out!

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I’m the librarian for Rigby High School. I would like to learn about the databases other schools use. I know we have LiLI, which I have used as a teacher and librarian, but I would love to see if I’m missing any resources within LiLI or learn which other databases other schools subscribe to and have success using at a high school level.

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One thing I would like to discuss at summer summit this year is digital materials. Do students like reading/listening with Sora/Libby? I don't have many users in my school, so maybe I am not marketing it well. Are librarians having success integrating the IDEA collection?

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Amy Armstrong, teacher librarian middle school

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Amy Armstrong, teacher librarian middle school

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I would love to talk about genrefying nonfiction and how to talk to parents with complaints about the collection.

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Hi friends. I am excited for our time together.

I am the District Teacher Librarian at Van Meter Community School in Van Meter, Iowa. I work with 1000 kids from preschool-12th grade, teachers, administrators and families within our small town. I also serve as the Future Ready Librarian Spokesperson working with librarians around the country, and world.

You can find me at @shannonmmiller on Twitter and Instagram, and I blog at The Library Voice.

See you all soon, Shannon