Library Transformation

I recently launched a new blog series, Makerspaces A to Z.  You can read all about the letter A, B, C and D. Thank you to all those who shared their thoughts about those posts using the [...]

I have written several times in the past about how connecting has made a difference in my practice and development as a teacher librarian. If you haven’t read about my Skype in the [...]

As I reflect upon my own makerspace journey, I can’t help but recognize the exponential growth of makerspace products over the years.  When we first launched our space over 6 years ago, I [...]

In a previous post, I highlighted 6 GREAT makerspace practices that captured my attention.  Here is another group of 6 that recently caught my eye. Tinkertorium Makers Mosaic [...]

When people think of teacher librarians, our roles as advocates and fundraisers are not at the forefront. With this generation of digital natives, many think our students have no need for [...]

Well, that title most certainly lacks the fervor of a Saturday Night Live opener, but I mean it with just as much gusto! Welcome to Chicago and your virtual glimpse into the highlights of my ISTE [...]

Education literature and blogs agree that teaching empathy in the classroom is difficult. “Empathy refers to various ways of being oriented and responsive to the thoughts, actions, feelings, and [...]

Over the past few years, some of the most exciting activities we have held in the library have been Skype connections. From Mystery Skype to virtual tours of national parks, our teachers and [...]