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msryanpaula Aug 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Greetings from Humboldt County, library friends! #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT

So glad to have you joining #CALIBChat, Jennifer. Wish I'd been in Bakersfield for the pizza & #BootcampPD :-)

In reply to @Jentechnology

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT

This #calibchat chat is for Calif school library friends & any friends across the country & globe are welcome! Please join in!

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Excited to team up #bootcampPD with #calibchat tonight.

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I’m a CA TL “in the wild,” a #4CSLA Past Prez, #aasl Best Websites Committee Chair, on #AASL17 conf committee #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT

This summer, I 💕ed attending #alaac17 in Chicago & #iasl2017 in Long Beach, but also relaxing trip to Mendocino/Sonoma, CA #calibchat

sharongullett Aug 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey Ya'll. I'm in the wild too, but from Texas. So happy to join you tonight. @txlchat starts on 9/5 at 8 CST; please join us #calibchat

jzimnycricket Aug 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I'm a TL at Ponderosa high school. 4th year as a TL. 14th in education. Went nowhere on vacation. 2 year old. 😂#calibchat

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Question 1 is up #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Texas TLs are amazing, and you have an awesome #txlchat -- Great that you welcome all of us! #CALIBChat

In reply to @sharongullett

MindyWilmot Aug 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#CALIBChat I'm a Book Prof at Bakersfield College. Went to Alaska this summer to escape the brutal Cali heat.

Jentechnology Aug 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi Mindy! #calibchat

In reply to @MindyWilmot

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Alaska is on my bucket list, Mindy. But, I'm lucky that I'm 1 mile from the ocean in San Pedro, w/ ocean breezes :-) #calibchat

In reply to @MindyWilmot

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi #calibchat enjoyed sharing information literacy with @MindyWilmot at #iasl2017

Jentechnology Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: We greeted teachers with #mindfulness activities #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Welcome, Jennifer. Having a 2 year old makes staying home more than worthwhile! #CALIBChat

In reply to @jzimnycricket

SeibertLibrary Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: individualized support #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT

And your session was AWESOME! How about sharing your slides with the #calibchat group?

In reply to @KatieJMcNamara, @MindyWilmot

sneededtech Aug 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: with positive energy and support! #CaLibChat

BeenRebecca Aug 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT

#calibchat Hi! Rebecca from Bakersfield here. Loved traveling to the far sides of the country this summer... Hawaii and D.C.!

hanstullmann Aug 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: I sent an email to all Ts w a free parent info Google Form to use #backtoschool night #calibchat

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Question 1 is up #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Welcome, Rebecca #calibchat

In reply to @BeenRebecca

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Ah! Offering teachers useful "gifts" is a great idea! #CALIBChat

In reply to @hanstullmann

pshslibrary Aug 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#calibchat Hi Anne in Palm Springs. Spent a month in OR to escape the desert

jzimnycricket Aug 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT

We always give out teacher survival kits. KCup, chocolate, lozanges, and a raffle to win wine. Big hit! #calibchat

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Question 1 is up #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Two great offerings, Tracy! #CALIBChat

In reply to @sneededtech

pshslibrary Aug 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 #calibchat We've been back for 2 wks. Excited to have 5 Engl Ts doing indep reading with classes!!

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Question 2 to keep the awesome going. #calibchat

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Twitter #BootcampPD with awesome ppl #calibchat

shighley Aug 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Greetings from Indianapolis to my #CALIBchat friends! Had a great summer. Here's a pic with my son who lives in California. Does that count?

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Question 2 #calibchat

sharongullett Aug 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Some libns ask this Q: What would it take to get your students into the lib? Then offer chocolate as incentive to Ts. 😀#calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Love the photo, Susie. But you are more than welcome, even if you didn't have a Calif connection! Thanks for joining us #calibchat

In reply to @shighley

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT

So glad you are here! #calibchat

In reply to @shighley

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Love this. We will be making book flower pens. #calibchat

In reply to @jzimnycricket

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

So, you mean going thru the teachers to get to the students? #CALIBChat

In reply to @sharongullett

Jentechnology Aug 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: #ComptonJHS Family and Community Engagement staff member Joe Smith & Librarian Austin Whitten started #TieBrary for Ps & Ss #CaLibChat

comptonJHS Aug 21 @ 5:32 PM EDT

#TieBrary at #comptonJHS! Thank you Joe Smith & Austin Whitten @BcsdFace #teambcsd @princpayne

MindyWilmot Aug 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Developing a newsletter AND a faculty guide for instructor use. Plus out my smiley face out there as much as possible. #calibchat

jzimnycricket Aug 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: Frosh library orientation is huge. Shows them how to use the library. Also going to try some personalized book rec via Forms. #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Question 2 #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

What a great idea -- @KatieJMcNamara promoted a live online chat with an in-person meetup #BootcampPD #calibchat

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Twitter #BootcampPD with awesome ppl #calibchat

TaraWoodall Aug 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Sad that I cannot make the chat. Next time! #CALIBChat

sharongullett Aug 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2. Exactly. It's also a covert path to collaboration w Ts. #CALIBChat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

So, you mean going thru the teachers to get to the students? #CALIBChat
In reply to @sharongullett

SeibertLibrary Aug 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: read aloud, flexible seating #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Question 2 #calibchat

pjtarango Aug 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 #calibchat I will be taking my third graders to the library every week and starting a genius hour research project.

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 Ss are involved in SunSational theme, promotion,marketing, and smiles!! #calibchat #BootcampPD

msryanpaula Aug 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: QR Code scavenger hunt still a wild, good time #CALIBChat

pshslibrary Aug 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 #calibchat Thinking of rewards for HR w most checkouts and more games/promotions like March Madness. Nearpod & Breakout edu orientation

shighley Aug 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: I made a huge display full of new books right inside the door, an area for this year's state award books, signs in windows #CALIBchat

pjtarango Aug 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 #calibchat I am already working with my school library computer specialist to collaborate on computer research projects.

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Question 3 #calibchat

sharongullett Aug 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 Some libns in TX use Breakouts & Goosechases to draw Ss into lib. And easy Makerspaces to entice Ss to library during lunch. #calibchat

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Here's the title slide @jane_librarian even that was a journey in info lit @MindyWilmot #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Having a crafts table where students could do low key activities attracted a lot of students to my library #CALIBChat

In reply to @sharongullett

pjtarango Aug 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3 #calibchat our new library computer specialist has been reaching out to teachers much earlier in the school year than usual. Hooray!

jzimnycricket Aug 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3: I was planning on a library lunch for new staff but was just too crazy in the first two weeks. Next year! #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Question 3 #calibchat

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

So many amazing ideas!! Can't wait to use them! #calibchat #BootcampPD

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

I've found you can NEVER implement all your good ideas! But, you could also have the lunch later in the year #CALIBChat

In reply to @jzimnycricket

lucasjmaxwell Aug 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I gave new staff postcards in their pigeonholes introducing me & highlighting the services of the library. Also our hours etc #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Question 3 #calibchat

sharongullett Aug 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 Write a short personal note to each new teacher (not email. #calibchat

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Yes, yes. Food always works. Brought in Smith's famous cookies for meeting. Smiles all around!! #calibchat

In reply to @sharongullett

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Excellent idea, Lucas! And I see you joined us all the way from London. We're international! #CALIBChat

In reply to @lucasjmaxwell

lucasjmaxwell Aug 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I also had a coffee morning for staff to introduce them to the services of the library. Coffee & doughnuts 🍩 worked 👍 #calibchat

jane_librarian - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Question 3 #calibchat

KatieJMcNamara - Moderator Aug 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 Have conversations with new staff NOT about teaching. Build those warm and fuzzies. #calibchat