How to Create an Impactful Banned Books Week Display
Banned Books Week Banned Books Week is one of those ALA events that I always wanted to participate in, but never got around to....
AASL Post: How to Get Ready for a New Year at Your New School
Starting at a new school can be overwhelming, so it’s good to have a plan. I’ve shared this on social media, but not in an...
AASL Post: Why You Should Weed More Than Just Books at the End of the Year
Click on over to AASL Knowledge Quest to read the full post, or scroll down to read a summary. e can create more space...
AASL Post: How to Create a More Flexible Seating Environment
“magine how your students feel when they walk into your learning space. Are there comfortable seating options available? Is there a good variety to...
AASL Post: How to Build a Maker Culture in Your Library
School libraries are starting makerspaces all over the world. It’s an exciting time in education as we rediscover the power of creativity. But many...
AASL Post: 6 Amazing Books to Inspire Your Library Space Design
I’ve been studying library space design a lot the last few months. I’m currently working on a book for ISTE, tentatively titled Reimagining Library...
Demco Post: 5 Makerspace Projects for Teen Tech Week
ALA’s Teen Tech Week will be upon us before we know it (March 5-11). To help get ready for this event, I’ve written a...
AASL Post: 3 Reasons Why Making and Literacy Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
My post last month on Why a Makerspace isn’t a Magic Cure-all for Your Problems gained a lot of notice. I’ve seen a vibrant social media...
AASL Post: Why a Makerspace is Not a Magic Cure-all For Your Problems
I realize that this title is going so upset some people. That some might accuse me of click-bait. But I think this is a...
AASL Post: The Magic of Tidying Up Your Library
Just as our lives need tidying up from time to time, so do our libraries. Decluttering the library can be daunting at first, but...