Activities That Teach Library Expectations Without Feeling Like a List of Rules Every school librarian faces the same challenge at the beginning of the year. Students need to learn: Those procedures matter. But if the first library visit is nothing more than twenty minutes of rules, students may leave remembering only one thing: “Libraries have… More First Week Library Lessons That Build Excitement
Creative Ways to Introduce Students to the Library Through Play and Discovery The beginning of the school year brings an important task for every school librarian: Library orientation. Students need to know where things are. They need to learn procedures. They need to understand how to find books, check out materials, and use the library… More Library Orientation Doesn’t Have to Be Boring
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Book Display Ideas That Really Increase Library Circulation Every school librarian has experienced it. A shelf full of wonderful books sits quietly for months. Then you place a few of those same books on a display near the entrance… …and suddenly they’re all checked out by the end of the week. The books didn’t change.… More Book Displays That Practically Check Out the Books for You
How to Make Every Student Feel Like They Belong Long before students check out their first book, they’re deciding something important: “Do I feel comfortable here?” Within moments of walking through the library doors, students begin forming impressions. Is this a place where I’m welcome? Can I explore without worrying about making a mistake? Will… More Creating a Warm, Welcoming Library That Students Want to Visit
A Practical Checklist for School Librarians There’s something exciting about walking into a quiet library before students return. The shelves are straight, the bulletin boards are waiting, and the possibilities for a new school year stretch out in front of you. It’s also a season that can feel overwhelming. Between unpacking boxes, attending meetings, helping… More 25 Things to Do Before the First Day of School
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