Library Ties

Where does the time go? I had this ready to post at the end of March and then the response to the White House petition arrived, it turned to April, and I’m just now getting back to it. Anyway, the update below covers until the end of April. One last update will be out at […]

During Midwinter we did a major push to encourage folks to sign the petition for school libraries. Below are some video interviews that ALA President Molly Raphael and I made to help explain the importance of the petition. I want to thank Molly as well as the Division Presidents who made sure to spread the […]

While at ALA Midwinter, I had the opportunity to speak to the AASL membership about why I was running for President. Earlier this year, I posted the text of my speech, but now the video has been posted online. Below I’ve embedded the clip of my speech. I hope it helps you learn a little […]

I have to admit I love opening packages. They can be wrapped up in beautiful paper or in a plain cardboard box. I’m just like a kid at Christmas wondering what might be inside it. Anytime we get anything new materials into the library, I always like to try and be first to see what […]

Recently there was a post on LM_Net asking about when you started checking out books to students. My answer always is the library is open on the first day of school. Sometimes it takes us a couple of days to get the library cards made and most teachers aren’t ready to schedule a library orientation […]

Friday was very exciting as I received word I’ve been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of School Librarians. I begin a two year term as Member at Large at the end of ALA Annual in Anaheim, California. Thank you to everyone who voted for me. I look forward to continuing […]

Welcome! I’ve finally taken the leap after several years of reading all kind of blogs to start my own. This will be a new adventure and I’m excited to see how it will help me continue to grow professionally and personally. I’m a strong believer that writing helps us to reflect. Conversations bring us new […]