https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv Who makes up my PLN? en-us 2017-09-16 00:42:07 UTC 2024-11-03 08:46:22 UTC hello@padlet.com policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/188114017 Below are my most retweeted users. Stats received from twitonomy.com 
My top two are @yalsa (Young Adult Library Services Association) and @RASLib (Rutgers Association of School Librarians) ]]> 2017-09-16 00:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/188114017 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/188114305 Here are some of the hashtags I follow, mainly kept organized by using TweetDeck.

#futurereadylib
#lrnchat
#istelib
#yalsa
#aasl
#teenservices
#tlchat
#globaltl
#edchat
#edtech
#mlearning
#ischoolru
#raslru
#aasl

Below is a picture displaying the most used hashtags by my followers. Image created and obtained via SocialRank]]> 2017-09-16 00:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/188114305 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/190421130 I've recently created a LinkedIn page and already have 54 connections! My network consists of professors, past colleagues and friends. I'd like to begin utilizing LinkedIn a bit more because I haven't been active in posting on my page although my job history is fully updated.  ]]> 2017-09-23 15:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/190421130 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/190421168 On Pinterest, I follow closely the Digital Instruction for a Database page, in addition to, the Effective Practice in Search Instruction; both created in the 530 Search class. ]]> 2017-09-23 15:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/190421168 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/190421335 An absolute necessity to my everyday routine is to check the YALSA Twitter feed! This feed has given me fantastic ideas of how to engage young adults in library services, particularly in the school environment. ]]> 2017-09-23 15:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/190421335 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/190421511 A fantastic resource! I love checking on AASL's Twitter Feed because every day there is an interesting article posted! In addition, with the release of the new standards last month, AASL has been tweeting valuable resources and information. ]]> 2017-09-23 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/190421511 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/190421600 The School Library Journal's Twitter feed is another amazing resource that I use daily. I pay particular attention to YA book reviews and articles relating to the high school library environment. ]]> 2017-09-23 15:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/190421600 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213106901 HyperDocs
I've loved this group because it is filled with librarians who live to create and use HyperDocs. They love it so much that librarians will often post asking for help or asking if anyone has a HyperDoc about "X."
The School Librarian's Workshop
Another fantastic group filled with supportive school librarians!
Future Ready Librarians
This is my favorite Facebook group! Everyday there is a post that catches my eye. Whether it's a personal story a librarian shares about how they used a new tool in their library or an conversation chain about how librarians are integrating the new AASL standards in the library; it's all helpful and it's all interesting!
Rutgers School Library Students and Friends
I helped to create this group with Dr. Valenza and it is a fantastic space to coordinate and correspond with the Rutgers school library community.
LISSA (Library Information Science Student Association)
Another Rutgers Facebook group; this is where I can talk with other students in the MI community. ]]> 2017-12-04 23:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213106901 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213109079 In the photo below are my most used keywords, hashtags, and emojis from my Twitter page. Image created and obtained from SocialRank]]> 2017-12-04 23:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213109079 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213109511 Some of the blogs I follow are...
Google for Education
NeverEnding Search by Joyce Valenza
David Lee King's Blog (I also follow him @davidleeking and he even follwed me back! WooHoo!)
The ASIDE Blog
No Shelf Required
The Daring Librarian by Gwyneth Jones (I have actually corresponded with Gwyneth and will hopefully have her as a guest speaker at an upcoming RASL meeting!)


]]> 2017-12-04 23:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213109511 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213110132 This year, I created my own Twitter account dedicated to learning more about the school librarianship field and expanding my PLN. ]]> 2017-12-04 23:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213110132 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213114006 I use my Twitter exclusively to connect with others in the school library field. Below is an illustration of the most used words in the bios of my Twitter audience, obtained from SocialRank. By this, it is pretty clear to see that my audience is mainly school librarians and others related to the field. ]]> 2017-12-04 23:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213114006 policastrogina https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213114619 I've recently been hired as Robbinsville High School's new librarian, beginning January 2nd. In preparation and for the past year previously, I have been working to expand my PLN to include more resources for the YA school library environment. You'll see on this Padlet that my favorite tool to use to learn and engage with others in the school library field is Twitter. It is amazing! Besides Twitter, you'll also see that I engage in various Facebook group communities, follow multiple Pinterest pages, blogs, and sparingly use LinkedIn. I mostly follow school library organizations but am working on making more personal connections. Attending NJASL 2017 was a bit networking help for me and have followed multiple local school librarians on Twitter since, even corresponding via email with a few. I look forward to expanding my PLN even more in the future as I begin my career as a school librarian. ]]> 2017-12-05 00:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/policastrogina/b90b4w0ifpv/wish/213114619