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I Am a Librarian
Bringing Our Students Into the 21st Century
I promissed to tell you about some of my ideas for the library. You see, AASL11 really did open my eyes a bit. First I was so happy to see that our library is right on par with other school libraries. Many of the lessons taught in our library are very similar to other librarians... Continue Reading →
Private School Visits
Breck's Elementary libraryVery large circulation area. I was very excited that AASL11 was offering school tours. I must say, both school were quite impressive! the libraries where HUGE! We are talking K-12 schools.At the Breck School there were three libraries total. A beautiful elementary library, a small middle school library and an inviting high school library.... Continue Reading →
American Association of School Librarians Conference 2011
I must admit, there have been times when I question my knowledge of all things library. Or, rather, I wonder if a passion for book, curiosity that leads to inquiry, a lust for knowledge and eagerness to learn is enough to implement and manage a successful school library program. To be clear, it isn't a... Continue Reading →
An Exciting Adventure.
As a member of the ALA (American Library Association) and their subdivision the AASL (School Libraries) I have the opportunity to attend the AASL annual conference in Minneapolis Minnesota. I will be heading to the Twin cities next Wednesday with Edwin and Mr. W in tow. I can't leave my baby, he depends on me for... Continue Reading →
Today, kindergarten is checking out books for the first time. They have spent the past month learning about the library. They know to use their whisper voices, not to run in the library and to treat the books with respect.I love to see them carefully turning each page and gently setting the books on the counter. Of... Continue Reading →
First graders and computers.
It is always such an adventure teaching the 1st grade classes to use Destiny Quest, our cataloging system. After teaching this particular lesson for three years now I think I finally have it figured out. Divide the class into the smallest possible groups. DUH. I have tried teaching as a whole group but we don't have a projector in... Continue Reading →
Who am I, really, and then who are you?
It is time for one of my favorite library lessons. I love it so much that this is my second blog posting on it. Last year I wrote about the 4th grade classes learning the Dewey Decimal System and one of the harder sections, Philosophy, Psychology and Ethics. You can read the posting Here. A year... Continue Reading →
Mole’s Hill
I am starting to introduce the Kindergarten classes to the difference between Author and Illustrator. I make it a habit of reading the Title, Author and Illustrator before I start reading a book. Most times the children love repeating back the names to me. It seem that people who write books don't have common names.... Continue Reading →
The Circle Game
It hit me the other day that the first kindergarten class to be in the new library is getting very big. I still have a tendency to think the library is a fledgling, hardly able to fly. But that is not the case. Those kindergartner's are now in third grade. They can use the library computers to look up books and... Continue Reading →
Are you listening?
I love writing this blog and sharing the St. Philips Library and School experience with you. I am constantly looking for inspiration and stories I think you would find interesting. But sometimes it gets lonely over here! Are you out there? Are you listening?I would love to hear your thoughts and comments. Maybe you have... Continue Reading →
How I start off the new school year
I like to start every new school year by reading a book about libraries to the students. This year I choose The Library by Sarah Stewart. I am often discovering library books that I didn't know we had. This is one such book. After reading it I was charmed by the sweet and engaging pictures as... Continue Reading →
The Falcon's Fables 