https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian Add your questions as new posts. If you have the same question or like the question - click the heart. You can also comment on posts with resources, tips, or ideas. en-us 2023-06-25 11:37:23 UTC 2025-12-12 16:15:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631793920 Why are school librarians so awesome???]]> 2023-06-25 16:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631793920 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631794399 How do you balance not having a quiet library with students needing a quite space?]]> 2023-06-25 16:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631794399 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631795516 While it is true that there is a misconception that we read all day, what techniques do you have for the librarians who dojt have any time for reading new things ?  ]]> 2023-06-25 16:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631795516 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631795644 2023-06-25 16:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631795644 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631795754 Who are your favorite furniture suppliers? Any resources for how to design the space? Thx!]]> 2023-06-25 16:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631795754 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631796890 also gives audio arcs!]]> 2023-06-25 16:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631796890 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631796900 I know James is a fan of the open library design where anyone can swing through and check anything out at any time (with some automation), what are your best strategies to promote open and free flow library media designs?   (less structure and less control)     ]]> 2023-06-25 16:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631796900 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631797503 A few states have requirements for every school to have a certified library media leader... How can we continue that push and what is your best pitch on WHY that is important for both learners and teachers? ]]> 2023-06-25 16:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631797503 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631797601 Can you talk about how you help embed technology into classrooms.]]> 2023-06-25 16:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631797601 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631797851 2023-06-25 16:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631797851 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631798292 How do you avoid just being IT? Teachings seems to take a backseat so often.]]> 2023-06-25 16:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631798292 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631798311 2023-06-25 16:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631798311 samantha_hull https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631798415 I’ve been working hard on this through a lot of platforms…any tips and tricks?!]]> 2023-06-25 16:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631798415 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631798581 Favorite curriculum/framework for a small private elementary school? We do not have anything set. As a new librarian, I need something concrete and overwhelmed when looking.]]> 2023-06-25 16:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631798581 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631799228 2023-06-25 16:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631799228 ashley_cooksey2 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631799375 How do you support literacy in the library, especially for underserved populations?]]> 2023-06-25 16:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631799375 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631799717 Major recruiting just occurred for an open library position.... just need to state that James Allen is off-limits, we need him in KY. (please and thank you). ]]> 2023-06-25 16:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631799717 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631800576 Can you share that interest form with us?]]> 2023-06-25 17:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631800576 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631800656 2023-06-25 17:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631800656 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631801596 Can you please share the information about how to get into that book club?]]> 2023-06-25 17:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631801596 samantha_hull https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631801606 we’ve shifted into a collection that has leveled access (at a HS) for example, some books are only available to seniors without guardian permission. 

I struggle how to follow directives here. Any advice?]]> 2023-06-25 17:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631801606 jamesallen22 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631803714 I'm worried we won't have time to get to everything. Stay connected during and after this conference. Many of us are on the Twitter and Facebook. School librarians are a great community and here to help you with any question you might have. ]]> 2023-06-25 17:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631803714 jadler7 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631803865 We are in the process of creating a SWOT analysis and Vision Statement (just for the library). Has anyone gone through this exercise and have any good resources to take a look at?]]> 2023-06-25 17:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631803865 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631804881 I started my position two years ago. And it's very different than what I learned as an assistant in at a university campus where librarins had a team. In my case, as a new high school librarian, I'm alone with limited mentorship from an old boss. Are there any groups that provide some mentorship for newer librarians or guides we can follow?]]> 2023-06-25 17:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631804881 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631805673 https://wakelet.com/wake/PUMeuDERNQEm43HWJ5JoA]]> 2023-06-25 17:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631805673 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631805717 Paste them here!]]> 2023-06-25 17:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631805717 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631806436 Are your policies for the library only or also ELA and Social Studies departments?]]> 2023-06-25 17:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631806436 smckibbin3_1 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631807164 Curating Curiosity - Inspiring Collaborative, Critical and Creative Learners with Padlet. 
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Shirley McKibbin]]> 2023-06-25 17:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631807164 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631807776 What are someways to get more students interested in coming to the media center in grades 6-8? Also how do I get them to read books during that time? The currently only want to socialize.]]> 2023-06-25 17:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631807776 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631809265 @TraciChun
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]]> 2023-06-25 17:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631809265 emalespina https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631822832 2023-06-25 18:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631822832 emalespina https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631823701 We are looking for an elementary librarian and you can work with a very supportive administration. If you are interested contact Sandra Paul (spaul@twpunionschools.org)

]]> 2023-06-25 18:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2631823701 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2633626200 I constantly feel stretched too thin as I manage elementary (4K-5), middle (6-8), and high schools. I come from a K-4 space, and I've been in my current position for 2 years. I often feel pulled in so many directions, but I am concerned about media literacy/digital citizenship at 6-12, so I am trying to focus more on those spaces, cultivating better relationships with the staff to help me help them with the skills students need before we let them out into the real world. How do you balance your time between buildings and make certain you are there enough for your staff and students? - I have tried having a specific schedule, but I think I need to go a step further.]]> 2023-06-27 17:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/2633626200 ashley_cooksey2 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/3037861708 2024-06-25 21:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/3037861708 jamesallen22 https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/3037865687 2024-06-25 21:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/askalibrarian/wish/3037865687