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Influential librarians and hashtags that share usable, unique ideas that pertain to both the public and school environment.

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Rachel is an employee at the Houston Public Library and a current graduate student working towards a career in youth librarianship. Her page shares fun programs that she gets to work on while working at HPL. She is a great networking connection.

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Program suggestions to get children and teens into the library and keep them entertained.

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Sandy Doss & Christy Ward assemble interactive STEM and makerspace ideas great for the library setting. These activities are excellent for younger patrons and will leave them wanting to return to the library.

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Games and activities to make lessons more engaging for the learner.

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EdTech provides resources for K-12 institutions and higher education. Under the K-12 site, which relates to my field of study, the Tips & Tactics tab provides articles that cover a range of topics from the classroom, to digital workspaces, to security.

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EdTech Magazine explores technology and education issues that IT leaders and educators face when they're evaluating and implementing a solution for K-12 and Higher Ed.

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Epic! offers over 40,000 books online and provides free accounts for educators. The site includes an assortment of books divided into various topic categories, and they provide access to read-to-me audio books. Epic! allows readers to select books based on interest, reading level, and grade level.

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PlayPosit is a free platform that allows instructors to embed videos while assessing understanding of content. PlayPosit provides opportunities for checks for understanding throughout a lesson.

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PlayPosit | Interactive Video Learning Objects

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Socrative offers opportunities for digital interaction in a learning environment. Instructors can assess understanding quickly through the use of quizzes, competitions, and exit tickets.

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Suggestions, support, and personal experiences from librarian-based groups and veteran school librarians.

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School Library Journal (SLJ) not only covers school libraries but features tabs specifically geared towards public libraries and classrooms. SLJ offers curriculum that can be utilized across various avenues.

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Websites and resources from state and national organizations.

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Resources for landing the perfect library job!

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The School Librarians United podcast addresses issues librarians face, and they offer solutions on how to run an effective library. The podcast covers a wide array of topics.

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School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

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Teen Librarian Toolbox (TLT) offers a wealth of knowledge pertaining to teen literature, teen issues, and teen programs. TLT provides an array of opinions from contributors that range in age and experience.

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Amanda Jones is a decorated librarian with decades of experience in both the classroom and library setting. Jones' page provides access to her publications, podcast contributions, and a link to her school's library, which helps future librarians visualize their potential.

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Although not a resident of Alaska, the Alaska State Library page offers unique program ideas for all teens. It links resources to librarians from across the USA and offers suggestions for incorporating nature into library experiences.

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Libraries, Archives, Museums: Programming Ideas for Librarians: Teen Programs

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This online resource guide is designed to provide librarians with programming ideas, information and resources.

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Teen Programs in a Box (TPiB) shares resources for book-based programs, food programs, craft programs, and more. TPiB offers in-depth descriptions, easy for any user to duplicate.

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The hashtag for library makerspaces shares engaging, educational activities to include during library visits. The makerspace ideas range from building activities to artistic endeavors.

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On FSU's General Tips tab for Library jobs, Leila Gibradze helps students navigate resume building, cover letter content, and interview preparation. This page is a great resource for those nearing graduation and preparing for the next step in the career.

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Jennifer LaGarde, Library Girl, promotes conferences for librarians, shares book recommendations, and directly links to her website/blog, which includes relevant literary content.

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Cultivated Diverse Libraries has 26 years of experience and focuses on diversity for all ages. Mollissa primarily shares elementary age books. Her suggestions encompass main characters of various backgrounds. She also offers quick, engaging library activities to complete with students.

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Tech Lovin' Librarian (@cultivatediverselibraries) * Instagram photos and videos

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WebJunction, a part of OCLC Research, lays out upcoming webinars tailored to librarians. Events are free and allow users to continue building their knowledge by selecting webinars based on their topic of need.

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Published:&nbsp 19 September 2023

Libraries are no stranger to change. As community expectations shift, so do our libraries. This adaptability was on full display during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as that pressure has subsided, we're seeing widespread reflection around what libraries will look like in the future. Many library leaders are thinking about fundamental transformations, with the goal of creating a more impactful library experience for their users.

During the past year, OCLC Global Council and OCLC Research explored the idea of the changing library experience by focusing on topics such as community engagement, collaboration, and innovative programs that meet library... Read more

Published:&nbsp 12 September 2023

The Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) provides library leaders with a proven path forward to co-create libraries and communities that will thrive in the coming years. As we contend with the realities of climate change, we must act faster, with more concentrated action than ever before.

We must not waste time in putting our pens to paper to create a Climate Action. The Sustainable Libraries Initiative and the American Library Association are partnering to create a National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries, but in the meantime, your library cannot wait for someone else to do this work for you. Start now.

Published:&nbsp 05 September 2023

At Queens Public Library (QPL), a six-month celebration of Hip Hop is wrapping up. Situated just across the East River from the borough that birthed this global cultural movement, there's no better stage for commemorating this milestone. In March, QPL kicked off a six-month celebration of all things Hip Hop, with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. But the festivities didn't stop there. The library partnered with more than 30 institutions across New York City and beyond to offer a vibrant array of activities. Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives hosted dozens... Read more

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As learning organizations, libraries provide lifelong learning for students and patrons of all ages. Committed to library staff learning, WebJunction hopes that you prioritize your own learning needs as well. From innovative technology trends to impactful community engagement strategies, these 70 webinars provide a broad range of learning opportunities for library staff this month. Provided by the Wyoming State Library, this valuable resource comes out every month and is regularly updated on the Free Training page, where you can also view the offerings by topic.

For additional training, check out the WebJunction Catalog, free and open to... Read more

Published:&nbsp 23 August 2023

When people think about how libraries support literacy, the first thing that comes to mind is often a children's storytime or a bustling summer reading program. At Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell, Texas, you'll certainly find these programs. But for this rural community library, literacy programming is for everyone, not just for kids.

Caldwell is a rural community of approximately 4,000 people, located about 30 miles west of College Station. And because Woodson is the only library in the county, people come from across the surrounding areas. We spoke with Library and Community Services Manager... Read more

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WebJunction is where public library staff gather to build the knowledge, skills and support they need to power relevant, vibrant libraries. WebJunction offers free, on-demand courses, webinars and content for library staff at all levels.

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Affiliated with ALA, ALSC specializes in library service to children. The ALSC webpage offers access to grants and scholarships, continuing education opportunities, and a wealth of social media resources.

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This collection of more than 2,000 books, recordings, apps, and websites for children spans 100 years, reflecting the evolution of ALSC's awards history AND delivering the latest, greatest materials for contemporary readers, listeners, learners, and gamers, as well.

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The Houston Public Library is my top choice for employment. Staying up-to-date on events like books clubs, classes, and volunteer opportunities will give me the chance to build connections with librarians that currently work at one of these branches.

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Geared towards the middle school environment, Sarah shares various tips and tricks from weeding out your library collection to the importance of passion projects. She offers resources like her "Passport to Empathy" and links to her TPT account.

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Sarah | School Librarian (@librarianinthemiddle) * Instagram photos and videos

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The American Library Association offers tools and resources specifically designed for librarians. ALA offers members to individuals, organizations, and non-profits in order to foster an environment of growth and networking.

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Dealing with censorship challenges at your library or need to get prepared for them? Visit our Fight Censorship page for easy-to-access resources.

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Lacey curates a page filled with favorite books, organizational tips and tricks, and seasonal activities that can be shared with students. Lacey openly talks about her experience with book fairs and offers great suggestions on how librarians can support teachers.

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Lacey | books + library life (@lacey_librarian) * Instagram photos and videos

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Literacy strategies and suggestions to assist the classroom teacher.

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Knowledge Quest is categorized into clear blog topics and keeps readers up-to-date on American Association of School Librarians' news and education news. The site provides collaborative lessons that can be implemented across different grade levels.

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Ms. Yingling offers frequent book reviews, explaining their strengths, weaknesses, and her overall thoughts. Her list contains a collection of books I am less familiar with, which helps in providing suggestions for students.

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I read The Candyshop War in 2007, and it majorly freaked me out. Also, I miss the blogging days when I could just dash off random blather about books rather than a formal review! Bought Arcade Quest in 2013, and the two books still check out every now and then. For there to be a third book now-- I have questions. Are there any libraries that still have the other two books? Ten years is a long, long time in a #MGLit collection. There are three schools (including mine) in my district that have both, as does the public library, which is better than I thought. The first two books are available in paperback.

It's great that Mull has finished ALL of his various series, and I'm curious to see what he will write next. I do hope he writes some stand alones, however, because if he sticks to the publication schedule of The Candyshop War, I might be retired by the time he's finished with a new series.

And when I retire, I won't be reading any new middle grade literature. Vintage, maybe, but certainly not new books!

Mull, Brandon. Carnival Quest (Candy Shop War #3)

March 14th 2023 by Shadow Mountain

E ARC provided by Edelweiss Plus

Nate, who is about to start 6th grade at the new Diablo View Middle School in Colson with his friends Summer, Trevor and Pigeon. He's had some disturbing dreams that involve Mozag turning into an aardvark, and his informant, Rocco the sea gull (who talks to him after he east magical kibble) indicates that there are some mysteries goings on, so he's not overly surprised to see John Dart working in the school cafeteria as Lunch Lord. But there's also a lot going on at school. There's a new boy, Zac, and his sidekick Benji. Zac is a social media influencer who has millions of followers, and he feels a need to let everyone know about that. He befriends Nate, and offers his new friend tickets to the carnival that has been setting up. Zac has to take some videos and post for his sponsors. When Nate and the kids visit the Candy Shop and talk to Mr. Stott, he's concerned about the carnvial, he's concerned, and refuses to let Lindy (the former evil Belinda White) go anywhere near. Nate and his friends try to harness their own magic to stay safe, and work closely with John, Mr. Stott, and Sandra to ensure their safety. The carnival is heavily warded, and some of their magic won't work, so they are intrigued by the tickets and coins. The coins are very rare, but so are the opportunities to use them. They investigate the carnival thoroughly while Zac is making his videos, and uncover some disturbing people and some magical things. Preston White, the emcee, is fronting the business for Camilla White, so the children are on high alert. Somehow, the carnival is recruiting children who are sleeping, and the boundaries between dreams and realities are blurred. In other towns where the carnival has operated, people have gone missing, and it looks like this will happen in Colson if Nate and his friends can't figure out who is really behind Camilla's carnival and what their real goal is. Stott and Dart decide that Nate should fall asleep inside the carnival so that he can have access to all of the secret rooms. Sandra gives him a bracelet that will help her stay in contact with him if he needs to be rescued. It's a scary proposition, but Nate knows better than anyone that if someone wants to make all of your dreams come true, there is bound to be a price to pay. How high will Nate's price be?
Strengths: This starts with a map of the carnival that is actually easy to read and rather interesting; I almost wanted a map of Colson, and I NEVER want maps, so congratulations to the artist! It's good to see Nate and his friends at school, and John Dart's Lunch Lord was a fun touch. Including the social media influencer Zac was a fun choice that will draw in modern readers. The fact that the school planned a trip to an evil carnival made me laugh! There were a lot of really good lines, including the best description of clowns that I have ever seen: (from the E ARC) "Clowns are a disturbing kind of funny," Pigeon said. "Their happiness is contrived. It's all paint and giggles. You never know when they'll snap." I snort-laughed several times at some of the lines. There is plenty of mystery and clues, and a lot of magical details and background to sort through to solve the mystery, and a very satisying conclusion. If you've stuck around long enough to read the whole series, you will not be disappointed. Could this work as a stand alone? It actually might not be too bad without the first two, although it's much better if you are able to get The Candyshop War and Arcade Quest.
Weaknesses: I personally would have liked this better had it been a little shorter. There's a lot of details about running around the carnival and also about the nature of dreams vs. reality that bogged the middle of this down a bit. Of course, fantasy is not my genre of choice. Fantasy fans will wish the book was longer. I do wish there had been more interactions with Nate's parents and his sister Cheryl. We see them only briefly, and I kind of missed them. The grandparents in Fablehaven are my favorite part!
What I really think: I'll purchase this one for old time's sake, and it will see enough circulation to justify that cost. The first book still skeeves me out, although this one wasn't quite as bad. I've spent the last fifteen years recommending this series to students by telling them I hate it and that they shouldn't take candy from strangers, and the students have loved the book. Me? I'm never going anywhere NEAR any carnivals that come to my town. Readers of Arden's Small Spaces will find this a good series to pursue once they have finished Empty Smiles.

It seems like a ton of fantasy books have come out in February and March. I buy such a small fraction of the fantasy books because I have so many of them and so few readers, but feel like I need to read them and keep up with all of the new middle grade titles.

Anderson, Jodi Lynn. The Palace of Dreams (Thirteen Witches #3)

March 7th 2023 by Aladdin

E ARC provided by Edelweiss Plus

I really liked Thirteen Witches, and ended up purchasing it, and it's been popular with my readers who like to think that they might someday be able to do magic. The Sea of Always was okay, but all I really remember about it was that they were stuck in the Time Whale for a really, really long while. This was a good conclusion, and was a little more space related than I remember the others being. I'm still not sure what happened at the end. The covers are fabulous, and a three book series is perfect for a nice present for a reader who loves magic and saving the world from evil.

After barely escaping Earth with the League of Witch Hunters, Rosie and her friends are hiding out from the Nothing King and his witch followers on a barely inhabited planet. Then a messenger arrives with the unexpected news that Earth survived the Nothing King's black hole, but only because he wants one last treasure before dragging everything into oblivion: the Museum of Imagined Things. Rosie saw the museum once when she visited the Brightweaver in the clouds. It is infinitely tall and made only of mist and figments, so Brightweaver was able to bundle it up and hide it for safekeeping.

The League of Witch Hunters, joined by a gaggle of the world's last ghosts picked up from Limbo along the way, cross the galaxy in search of the museum and in preparation for their last showdown with the Nothing King. As Rosie and her allies weather surprises and betrayals while fighting to maintain their trust in each other, they may find the museum has one last secret in store.

Peckham, Anthony. Children of the Black Glass
March 7th 2023 by Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
E ARC provided by Edelweiss Plus

The cover of this gave me MAJOR Richard Cuffari/1970s vibes, and the story seemed familiar as well. Village with carts and huts and fires, children in dire peril in a magical world; even the style seemed reminiscent of LeGuin's A Wizard of Earthsea. The fantasy readers I have find high fantasy a hard sell, and this had that feel. Great story, well written, just not what I needed. Fifteen years ago I would have had to buy two copies to keep my LeGuin/Tolkien/Alexander fans happy. Sigh.

In an unkind alternate past, somewhere between the Stone Age and a Metal Age, Tell and his sister Wren live in a small mountain village that makes its living off black glass mines and runs on brutal laws. When their father is blinded in a mining accident, the law dictates he has thirty days to regain his sight and be capable of working at the same level as before or be put to death.

Faced with this dire future, Tell and Wren make the forbidden treacherous journey to the legendary city of Halfway, halfway down the mountain, to trade their father's haul of the valuable black glass for the medicine to cure him. The city, ruled by five powerful female sorcerers, at first dazzles the siblings. But beneath Halfway's glittery surface seethes ambition, violence, prejudice, blackmail, and impending chaos.

Without knowing it, Tell and Wren have walked straight into a sorcerers' coup. Over the next twelve days they must scramble first to save themselves, then their new friends, as allegiances shift and prejudices crack open to show who has true power.

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I read The Candyshop War in 2007, and it majorly freaked me out. Also, I miss the blogging days when I could just dash off random blather about books rather than a formal review! Bought Arcade Quest in 2013, and the two books still check out every now and then.

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The Daring Librarian, written by Gwyneth A. Jones, offers real and transparent experiences from a veteran librarian. Through her entries, I have a better understanding of how to weed out unused library resources and incorporate fun Instagram challenges with young patrons.

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Teacher Tip #112 Teacher Self-Care: Create a Happy Folder In my School Library Media office desk I had a manilla folder where I carefully tucked all the hand written notes from kiddos & parents to read on a rainy day. I also SHAMELESSLY would first tape them to my office door (let the other teachers internally writhe with envy!) Nah, really just to keep me motivated and also show the kiddos I appreciated their heartfelt little notes! But.....before I tucked it away tenderly or taped it to my door, I took a picture of it and uploaded it to Flickr. A digital Happy Folder that pays back dividends of warm fuzzies and motivations for your future self. Because, let's not kid ourselves, being an educator right now is HARD. Start this habit NOW. Don't be like me and wait 10 or 15 years. OK, some of that was because cell phones and digital cameras weren't as handy and as ubiquitous back then. But do your future self a favor, there will be days when you will need it. Make

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Danielle Knight offers free and for purchase lesson ideas. She sheds light on implementing Escape Rooms and provides creative ideas for character analysis.

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Library of Congress' teacher page offers pre-made lesson plans that teachers can use in order to enhance their content. As a librarian, these resources can help me collaborate with teachers outside of my content of expertise.

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The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching.

Getting Started with Primary Sources

Explore short videos on using resources and teaching strategies for using primary sources in the classroom.

Teaching with the Library of Congress Blog

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Project LIT Community serves as a great resource for diverse books to include and promote in a library setting. The Twitter page connects with other educators that incorporate engaging literacy activities.

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Free Technology for Teachers breaks down multiple technology requests that librarians, teachers, students, and patrons are likely to need assistance with. Richard Byrne updates the page frequently and has 15 years of resources.

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Although Harris County Public Library is not my first choice, the careers page will be of service if the Houston Public Library does not have openings around the time of my graduation. The listings clearly classify the job location, which will help to easily find an opportunity nearby.

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Job Fairs & Events
Workforce Solutions - Job Fairs and Events
Texas Workforce Commission
Unemployment Benefits Job Listings Find your local career office
Harris County & Houston, Texas

City of Houston Jobs
Current jobs open at the City of Houston

Harris County Jobs
Current jobs open at Harris County TX

Houston Jobing.com
Job openings at private companies in Houston

JobSparx
Locally owned and operated weekly employment publication

Texas Workforce Commission
The state government agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas." Includes a job search and a directory of office in the Gulf Coast Region.

Work in Texas
Job listings for Texas. From the Texas Workforce Commission

Texas Workforce Solutions
Gulf Coast regional partnership of business, education, labor & community organizations committed to providing the education, training and labor market services that will make employers and residents more competitive in the global economy

General Employment Listings

CareerBuilder
Find a job, post a resume, and get advice.

CareerOneStop
Includes government listings.

EmploymentGuide
In addition to job listings offers a good selection of resources such as job fairs, work at home, and information specific to the health care field.

USAJOBS
Listings for US Government jobs.

Monster.com
Search a national database of career opportunities. You can also post your resume.

Careers & Advice

Career Guide to Industries
"Provides information on available careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations that can provide additional information." From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career Overview
Informational overviews in a variety of career fields.

College Grad Job Hunter
Assistance for the first time job seeker.

Glassdoor.com
Offers an inside look at thousands of companies and includes salary information, reviews, and interview questions.

Jobstar
A free service offering resume tips, career guides, and salary information.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
"A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives." From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Riley Guide
A guide to employment opportunities and job resources on the Internet.

Databases

Learning Express
Includes practice tests as well as Job and Career Accelerator - a comprehensive, easy-to-use job search application, powered by Learning Express. A login is required for this database. If you are unable to register from home, please visit one of our branches.

ReferenceUSA
From conducting market research to choosing a health care provider, this extensive database offers the information you need -- in a fast, convenient format.
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Resumes

GotResumeBuilder.com
Build a resume online in minutes. Export to word or PDF.

JobStar Resumes & Cover Letters
Describes what a resume is, offers sample resumes, resume tips, and helps you select the right resume for you.

Pongo Resume
Create, optimize, print, and submit a resume in 10 minutes for free.

Resume Samples at About.com
Offers sample resumes and resume writing tips, including advice on choosing the right type of resume to create.

Interviews

Job Interview Question Index
An index of questions based on type of job.

Job Interview Questions Database
A database of "typical traditional and behavioral job interview questions."

Salaries

Salary.Com
Select a job category and zip code/metro area to find out what you're worth. Other tabs include benefits, advice, and tests.

The Salary Calculator
Compare salaries between US cities. International cities are also available.

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Farther from the city, Fort Bend County Libraries is my second choice for employment in the public sector. They offer an up-to-date list of events, classes, and research tools. The page also includes a thorough "How do I..." tab and cycles through various ways patrons can stay involved with their community.

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The mission of Fort Bend County Libraries is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives, expand minds, and strengthen our diverse community.

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Pear Deck pairs with Google slides and allows instructors to lead students through slides on their own device while also providing opportunities for them to respond via text, multiple choice, and draggable features. The teacher can monitor progress throughout the lesson.

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EFFORTLESSLY BUILD ENGAGING INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT, RIGHT FROM GOOGLE SLIDES

The fastest way to transform presentations into classroom conversations

Imagine if you could engage every student in your class, every day. What if you could instantly see who's confused and who's ready for more? That's the power of Pear Deck. And now, with the Pear Deck for Google Slides Add-on, you can add the magic of formative assessments and interactive questions to your presentations right from Google Slides.

Design brilliant slides & engage your class

Open up Google Slides & the Pear Deck sidebar

Design a new presentation or open an existing one in Slides. Just getting started with Google Slides? Upload your PowerPoint or Keynote lessons to Google Slides and get going!

DROP IN FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

Our team of educators created a library of templates to support learning objectives typically found at the beginning, middle, and end of a class. Think: bell ringers, checks for understanding, exit tickets, and more. Simply drop in one of these templates for instant engagement and watch your class transform.

Create custom questions

You can always create your own custom activity or question from scratch. Use Text, Number Response, Multiple Choice, and Web Slide questions to engage students. Or upgrade to Pear Deck Premium to add Drawing and Draggable™ response types.

ADD AUDIO TO ANY SLIDE TYPE

With the Pear Deck Add-on, you can leave audio instructions, descriptions, or examples for your students to hear while they read the prompts and respond to Interactive Questions in your Pear Deck Slides presentations. Make a new recording instantly or upload one from your computer. The recordings you insert will play in the Student View of your live presentation Sessions, so it's perfect for any remote learning lesson!

Present with Pear Deck

Start your presentation and students will join your Session from any device with a web browser. As you advance your slides, students will be prompted to answer your questions! Students' answers can be displayed anonymously on the classroom projector, so instead of worrying about getting the right answer and feeling silly in front of peers, your students are putting ideas out there in a safe, anonymous way, discussing, and learning from each other.

GO DEEPER WITH THE tEACHER dASHBOARD

As an instructor, you can quickly see what each individual thinks on the Teacher Dashboard. Noticing a lot of wrong answers? Adapt! Take a pause, back up, re-explain. But don't forget to help the learners help each other: Why did some people choose this while others chose that? How can we find out the right answer? What else do we need to know?

INVITE TEACHERS TO YOUR SHARED tEACHER DASHBOARD

This feature enables teachers using Pear Deck Premium to share Session controls and valuable student insight with other designated educators, including student teachers, special educators, co-teachers, or even substitutes. With a real-time view of individual student work and the ability to guide and provide direct feedback, educators teaching together can better support the diverse needs of learners everywhere!

Using Videos, Animations and GIFs in your Pear Deck? Get ready to Power-up!

Want to show a video about the Mars Rover in your Pear Deck presentation? Need to carefully layer in information on a slide to reduce information overload? Found a perfect GIF of a plant emerging from its seed? If you want your videos, animations, and GIFs to play at full resolution when you present with Pear Deck, install the Power-Up Google Chrome extension.

The Power-Up is a free Google Chrome extension. Installing it ensures that videos, animation, and GIFs embedded in your Pear Deck slides play at full-resolution on the projector and student devices - exactly the way they should!

Install the Power-Up from the Chrome Web Store on the device you use in class. Now when you present with Pear Deck, the Power-Up magically enables the display of your videos, animations, and GIFs.

Get the Power-Up

Learn Pear Deck for Google Slides

Watch a video for self-guided Google training:

Or, dive into a self-paced Pear Deck for Google Slides practice deck:

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Pear Deck for Google Slides is the #1 Slides Add-on, making it effortless for educators to add interactive questions and formative assessments to their presentations.

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Blooket engages students on trivia and review-like games. The site can be customized for all contents and motivates learners.

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Similar to Pear Deck, Nearpod provides digital teaching opportunities that provide real-time feedback. The site allows assignments to be teacher paced or student paced.

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Nearpod: Foster a love of learning in every student

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Create active learning experiences students can’t wait to be a part of.

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With a similar concept to Blooket, Kahoot! strives to engage students as they review material. This technology tool is a great resource to break the ice because there are pre-made games for numerous topics (i.e. sports, Disney movies, candy, etc.)

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Kahoot! | Learning games | Make learning awesome!

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Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that brings engagement and fun to 1+ billion players every year at school, at work, and at home.

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Spark Creativity helps the classroom teacher avoid teaching to the test while still covering important content. Her resources like hexagonal thinking and one pagers can easily be manipulated to work in the library setting. Spark Creativity offers free resources and podcasts geared towards ELA.

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Expect Unexpected Engagement When You Try Hexagonal Thinking in ELA Start with the Free Kit WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? SEARCH FOR THE STRATEGY OF YOUR DREAMS, OR DIVE INTO ONE OF THESEPOPULAR CREATIVE RABBIT HOLES. FRESH FROM THE BLOG Find your next great idea.

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TCEA includes an EdTech Club with podcasts covering digital citizenship, robotics, and more. TCEA offers technology-based courses to improve instructional skills.

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TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association) is a member-based organization devoted to advancing technology in education. We want to dismantle and eliminate the barriers in education and make learning possible for every student. How?

By supporting the work of educators all over the world with a combination of advocacy, professional learning, and community.

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Like many other librarian influencers, The Book Wrangler shares his favorite books. However, he also offers display ideas like the Caldecott Medal bookmarks, Who Was series display, and a Women's History Month pass. His suggestion series (build baby's library, national grandparents' day, and picture books) opened my eyes to all the possibilities I have as a youth librarian.

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CaveSim visits schools and puts on public events. This company educates students about the importance of advocating for nature. My current school librarian partnered with CaveSim this year, and the students raved about their experience.

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Close their textbooks. Open their imagination. What is CaveSim? CaveSim is an educational experience that makes learning effortless and fun. We create amazingly realistic caves, and we bring the mobile versions of our caves to schools and public events around the country. Our educators often spend over 100 days a year on the road, teaching [...]

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Texas Library Association is specifically geared towards librarians in the state of Texas. They offer different membership options and include a curated reading lists for all ages.

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