Episode 26 – Library Resources: More Books, More Magic, Books Always

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Podcast Hosts and where to find us on Twitter:

Erin Barnes: twitter.com/ebarnes73

Scott Haselwood: twitter.com/teachfromhere

Who hosted the #oklaed chat and where to find them on Twitter:

Hosted by Vanessa Perez – @vperezy

Overview of chat topic

Library Resources: More Books, More Magic, Books Always

Questions from the chat:

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Q1 First 3 words you associate with the library? Quick! Off the top of your head! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/8viYNMCepX

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

A1) books, reading, quiet comfort #oklaed

— Michelle Knight (@mknight08) August 14, 2017

A1: Imagine. Discover. Share. #oklaed

— Wade Whitehead (@wadewhitehead) August 14, 2017

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Q2 What does a librarian do? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/nm26R9EXYU

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

#oklaed A2 A librarian has opportunity to open doors, whether that is through books, story telling, research, or as aninnovative leader.

— Janalyn Taylor (@JanalynTaylor) August 14, 2017

Q2- welcomes all kids, makes teachers step out of their comfort zones, brings the world inside esp @CaradithC #oklaed

— Sarah (@rasurereads) August 14, 2017

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Q3 Does your school have a full time certified librarian? If not, who staffs your library? Feelings on that? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/FdcvNXsBip

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

A3: Our school has 2 certified librarians and 2 assistants. So grateful we have this staff. It's a busy place! #oklaed

— Stony Evans (@stony12270) August 14, 2017

A3: My school does not have a librarian. This means I use puppets in class, engage heavily in text, and make books come alive. #oklaed

— TheBlackApple (@BlackApple4edu) August 14, 2017

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Q4 How does your #library advocate for students? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/rXtL7CKRf4

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

A4:My son’s HS @vperezy encouraged him by making him feel welcome in library.He had an ongoing project & she helped him to the end. #oklaed

— Tonya Gaunt (@GauntTonya) August 14, 2017

A4 In science the Ls advocate for my Ss in helping them with scientific arguments (whether agree or not). Help Ss find evidence. #oklaed

— Susan Wray (@suzanwray) August 14, 2017

 

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Q5 How does your library collaborate with teachers? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/HO4glVdRYq

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

A5: She is always quick to offer advice on books to incorporate into a lesson. We have scheduled time our Ss have library class.#oklaed

— Ms. Izzy's Class (@DavonIzaguirre) August 14, 2017

A5: By connecting Ts and Ss with other countries via @SkypeClassroom https://t.co/CwIXHfSYJn #oklaed

— Stony Evans (@stony12270) August 14, 2017

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Q6 How does your library adapt to address technology? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/GtR08kNvtM

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

A6) Anyone is welcome to come see the massive amount of technology @vperezy has placed for student use in the CHS library. Amazing! #oklaed https://t.co/f9B1hkJwKJ

— Mark Moring (@Mark_Moring) August 14, 2017

A6: library is tech hub, IPad keeper, chromebook organizer, my go to for help with all things tech- even the book-binder😂 #oklaed #cpsreds

— KellyJoMyers, M. Ed. (@KellyJo5KM) August 14, 2017

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Q7 How else do you think the role of the librarian has changed since you were in school? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/QemlwCUY1g

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

A7. Librarians are no longer stuck behind the counter checking out books. Our librarian is an integral part of our staff. #OklaEd

— Jennifer Daubenspeck (@jenndaubenspeck) August 14, 2017

Mine as kid great ppl but little teaching. Now clsrm Ts & LMSs collab to work toward a shared purpose to inspire deep, kid-led lrng #oklaed. https://t.co/TNKlsKqQ9l

— Robin Fuxa (@RobinFuxa) August 14, 2017

• 8 – 

Q8 What do you wish your Library Media Specialist would do? (Anonymous answer option:https://t.co/5QgIC4V6uz) #oklaed pic.twitter.com/z5ySHb4ffG

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

A8: I wish she would let me buy her a coffee/soda and take a break for herself in all her awesomeness❤️#oklaed

— Mrs. Hilterbran (@dmhiltAPHuG) August 14, 2017

That CAN be tough. Personally feel that the library can be the heart of the school. #oklaed https://t.co/QSAXFj3TO7

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

• 9 –

Q9 What do you love that your library does? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/mx5RDAGdiQ

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

A10: 1) Encourage them! Often times, they work without thanks. 2) Help THEM! They always help us, how can WE help THEM? #oklaed

— Meyer Math WES (@meyermathwes) August 14, 2017

A9: I💛the cafe/lounge for Ss to recharge, work, or have instruction. #oklaed

— Mrs. Hilterbran (@dmhiltAPHuG) August 14, 2017

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Q10 How will you partner with your LMS this year? If they weren’t here, email them with militant enthusiasm! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/OyrkCAnPle

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) August 14, 2017

A10: 1) Encourage them! Often times, they work without thanks. 2) Help THEM! They always help us, how can WE help THEM? #oklaed

— Meyer Math WES (@meyermathwes) August 14, 2017

A10 I like to go into the library often to check out a book or to see what coolness the Ss are doing there. #oklaed #wes56

— Diane Keeton (@DianeKeeton95) August 14, 2017

Favorite question and why?

Erin: Q6) How do you think the role of librarian has chaged since you were in school?

Scott: Q6) How do you think the role of librarian has chaged since you were in school?

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Erin:

A10) I'm already partnering with our LMS, especially to help get the teen parent literacy program going well. I am excited to see it #oklaed

— Jack Reed (@jlreed2011) August 14, 2017

Scott:

#oklaed A7 The librarian was behind the desk. You better know the Dewey Decimal to find anything in that giant card catalog. Shhhhhh.

— Janalyn Taylor (@JanalynTaylor) August 14, 2017

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