#TXLchat Archive
The #TXLchat provides a forum for Texas librarians (but not limited to Texas librarians) to create collaborative connections, share educational resources, and foster life-long learning.
Tuesday September 13, 2016
Joining for a bit before heading over to !
Carolyn-techie librarian from Austin
My name is Kathleen. I work at a juvenile corrections facility in North Dakota and thought I'd check you guys out tonight.
Hi! I'm Ellen- A MS librarian from rural PA
Hello! Richelle, Lib Coord from Garland ISD. Excited to talk tonight!
If you are joining tonight, please introduce yourself! And remember, to add to your responses.
If you are joining tonight, please introduce yourself! And remember, to add to your responses.
Excited to talk with my favorite Texas librarians! Thanks for the invite!
Joining tonight! Hello, !
Gayla Mulligan, librarian at Jarrell Intermediate School, Jarrell ISD, TX grades 3-5
Hi, Marsha Edney from Henderson HS
I'm Kristina Holzweiss, MS librarian from Long Island, NY
Sue Fitzgerald librarian in Justin, Texas
Mike from MD - EL LMS - ignoring brain science and multitasking. Shifting between here and homework.
Becky, Dist Lib Coor, Leander ISD, ready to learn about librarians w/my
Hi everyone! Wendy, Library Instruction coordinator in San Antonio
Excited to discuss future librarians and libraries!
hey, y'all! Sonja, HS Librarian from Nacogdoches here and READY for tonight!
Charlotte from Jacksonville ISD
Carolyn-district librarian, Westlake Hs
We will be using the Q1, A1 format for our chat tonight.
My Google Keep will be very busy 2night saving all the gems
Teacher-librarians & the library programs are future ready.
So glad you are here! You have been instrumental in Librarians!
Hurray 4 librarian initiative. Gr8t topic 4 Interested 2 read about exemplars of best practices.
So great to see our friends from other states in addition to our terrific TX librarians joining us tonight.
Hi everyone! I'm Heather, a teacher-librarian consultant with in PA
Q1: What does it mean to be a future ready librarian?
Doug- MS librarian- central Pa. Good evening
Howdy! Alan from Castleberry ISD. STREAM Coordinator and optimistic/hopeful author
tweeting from stadium at band jamboree ;)
A1 Teaching & reaching beyond the walls of your library
A1: A future ready librarian has a flexbile, open-mind to all things new (and old) to prepare our students for THEIR futures.
A1 Librarians are always learning, always looking forward, always talking with students to see what they are interested in.
Hey... Michelle here....new Diet Lib at New Summer field
An open-mind is key! Fearless!
A1 Collaboration in and out of the library and using/teaching technology skills daily.
The library is the hub of instruction & activity
Lucy Podmore HS librarian in San Antonio joining in late - sorry!
A1 Forward thinking..global ideas..willing to take risks..fail forward
Focusing on THEIR futures is key! https://t.co/Kc4zhv393l
A1: A future ready librarian has a flexbile, open-mind to all things new (and old) to prepare our students for THEIR futures.
A1 it means flexibility, adaptability, and anticipating user needs and our changing world.
FR has to be me totally engaged in my campus -S's, T's needs & maximizing all for where S's will be in their lives
Inside AND outside of the library!
FR = adapting to the changing times. Providing needs, services, and facilities for your Ss and Ts.
looking 5/10 years out to prepare your Lib for students
A.1 meet learning & teaching needs of Ss & Ts. Working thru Ts best way 2 reach Ss.
Q2: Thinking about the factsheet, share one thing you are already doing that makes your library program .
A1: We don't know what our future will bring. We need to prepare our students to think and and become independent learners
Ability to see the big picture is key! What we do inside our campus lib is felt globally.
A1: A librarian is a risk taker. One that will do whatever it takes to give our Ss amazing learning experiences
A1 FRLibrarian using new tools to help teach skills that are timeless.
A1 a shift in the way we serve, users want to work alongside us, not just from us.
A1: building your own skills so you are a digital leader, PD leader, supporter of Ss access,great curator
As well as ours. That of the individual as well as society.
A1: Curation of digital resources and tools
Without forgetting the tools of previous ages that still have relevancy.
My job is so much more than just book closet manager. Books are only part of what I do & what I am responsible for.
yes - it's not just Ss who need to be ready
Yes! Risk-taker! A great thing to model for all learners!
is fearless(or tries it anyway), and is a schl leader in embracing a tech rich, media rich learning env
A1: It's not the tech, it's the teach!
A1 weekly reminding T's of resources avail not being used, lib spaces maximized by inviting each T 2 find ways 2 spread out n Lib
It looks like I'm not very ....
A2 led and tech trainings for Ts this summer. Empowered our libs big time!
Adapting and flexible= key terms!
I love that so many of us look forward while not forgetting the other excellent things we do!
A1-Evolving & meeting learning needs of our Ss & Ts w/resources, space, skill-set
A2: I pride myself on offering personalized learning experiences. Lessons, makerspace, readers advisory are always unique
librarian should be the experimenter in chief for campus
Wes, I'd be very interested to check out what goes on in your STEAM studios! It sounds really cool! https://t.co/No7pTIk1RM
Wes Fryer in Oklahoma City. I'm tech director & co-teach studio with
NEISD libraries are transforming their space to meet the changing ways for meeting students & teachers where they are
Yes, you need to take care of the mimeograph, the copier, , the rotary phone, the laserdisc, VCR
I think we're still teaching the same very important lessons - just updating our toolbox to stay relevant
A1 I think a future ready librarian focuses on inquiry driven student led intuatives!
Q3: What are some ideas for how librarians can support Personalized Student Learning?
some great stuff happening there!
Yes!!! It is the learning process! Tech is just a tool! https://t.co/shRk7gHZzu
A1: It's not the tech, it's the teach!
Using appropriate tool 4 task can sometimes mean an analog solution. Ss/Ts choose "best" tool.
Pulling out bookcases and replacing with charging bars with large monitors for collaboration stations.
you are joining learning opp on Twitter-means you are receptive! plus you are good advocate!
A2 Giving input to district as we start discussing plans for new elem lib to ensure space and purpose is
A2-updating our library spaces, creating more collaborative environment for Ss & Ts
FR librarians are always trying to make everyone look good. We love empowering our Ss and Ts which is why we are great leaders
Lol https://t.co/VJizBth9Kb
Yes, you need to take care of the mimeograph, the copier, , the rotary phone, the laserdisc, VCR
A3 Get in classrooms to see what Ss respond to (and don't respond to). Help Ts meet Ss interest & needs.
A2: I love 's UTEC maker model for my library makerspace. It pushes critical thinking and student independence!
Love this! Experimenter in chief!! https://t.co/EVoUxtuEpx
librarian should be the experimenter in chief for campus
Fighting for Ss freedom to access information online is
Fighting for Ss freedom to access information online is
Yes! Show our students we are not afraid to take risks! https://t.co/xbU13zkgj1
librarian should be the experimenter in chief for campus
A2: Our library has makerspace resources, a new techspert team, and connects globally and locally.
A2: Making sure everything we do focused on promoting collaboration (at the student and teacher level)
Our MS Libs created a great preso based on 9 standards. We will also use with Ss!
A3 creating open-ended learning spaces where Ss can chase the learning goals their interested in
A2 - I've drastically changed the spacing/zones in my new library. That alone has created new opportunities.
It's worth taking a couple of areas to really grow your skills intentionally so not so overwhelming
A2 Empowering Ss as creators- We talk of digital tools as instruments of productivty. Strive to teach digital literacy so they soar.
A.2 Planning 4 collaborative work = Brava 4 ur library redesign.
A3: Become more of a facilitator and share the teaching experience w/ your Ss. Provide guidance w/ more PBL activities.
But we do have to take charge of our own growth
Bathrooms, story corner, outdoor garden, steam/sci labs, art area, green screen, movable shelves, imagination area
A3 I think PBL, genius hour, tech clubs, etc. Try lots of ways to let the students lead!
And libs don't assume Ss know how to use tech to learn
A3: We created a badging system for skills utilizing Google Classroom. Ss get to choose what, when and how to complete.
SUPER important to get out of library to make sure the library stays relevant to campus needs
A3 Makerspaces & a research shift to Guided Inquiry - both give students power & choice in what & how they learn
A3 Also by creating clubs interesting content areas (obviously I'm biased in that regard) https://t.co/sYsjbmF9gR
Q3: What are some ideas for how librarians can support Personalized Student Learning?
A2: Our library provides many opportunities for state collaborate and create through Makerspaces and global connect.
Yep, every time we call about unblocking an online resource! https://t.co/1Reeqdavrs
Fighting for Ss freedom to access information online is
We allow sh students to work in the library on projects and adapt in the direction they want.
Yes, depends on the resources one has access to
A3: Genius hour and passion projects! Our makerspace allowed kids to come in with an idea and just make, fail, make, repeat
We are too. Thinking of library as a living thing-not static https://t.co/swlkSzylnv
NEISD libraries are transforming their space to meet the changing ways for meeting students & teachers where they are
A3: We are beginning a "brag tag" badge system based on and standards
Yes, yes, and YES!!! https://t.co/7X1WqLxmgK
A2-updating our library spaces, creating more collaborative environment for Ss & Ts
One step at a time! Give ourselves permission to take it slow - and evaluate what is sound pedagogy too! https://t.co/tK8hM5f32h
It's worth taking a couple of areas to really grow your skills intentionally so not so overwhelming
Using as a format for reading groups
Building strong relationships, we're lucky to see Ss throughout their school career in ES, MS or HS.
A3: libs are the anti-silo-a natural for supporting student passions and interests
Give students a space to fail! Students learn by doing and problem solving
A3:Provide the setting where sts can create their own learning opportunities through: Makerspaces, Genis Hour, Ind. Research, etc
A3 What about "personalized" learning 4 Ts thru collaborative planning/coteaching? This helps us all grow as educators
A3: we can support pers. learning through stations, inviting Ss TED talks in, supporting genius hours
SUPER important! shifting! growing! transforming! https://t.co/WjbHzDQPgj
We are too. Thinking of library as a living thing-not static https://t.co/swlkSzylnv
NEISD libraries are transforming their space to meet the changing ways for meeting students & teachers where they are
Q4: Based on the FR Factsheet, what is a goal you have for your library this year?
Please share. I've been wanting to do this ... in my spare time (ha ha ha)
A4 Leading beyond the library; being seen as a resource for other areas - tech, instruction, etc.
Q4: Many of my goals this year have the common theme of student empowerment, ownership, and independence.
A4-Building community partnerships is my goal
Gave interview today to our Ss newspaper about the lib touching every content area. Anti-silo=grt term
A4: to collaborate more with teachers and PLC teams and continue to renovate spaces for learning
I learn most when teaching a topic. Sharing teaching experience w\ kids is likely the best teaching 4 them https://t.co/ocvJeHbBPJ
A3: Become more of a facilitator and share the teaching experience w/ your Ss. Provide guidance w/ more PBL activities.
Challenge your students! You will be amazed at their genius! The Great Maker Challenge 2016 https://t.co/gT0fP28aFq
Amen https://t.co/yJNrsNU2Tt
A4 Leading beyond the library; being seen as a resource for other areas - tech, instruction, etc.
A4: working w Ss as creators AND making a collaborative learning space!
A4: I'm planning on adjusting our web presence using "user-centered design."
A4: Many of our goals are under the umbrella of CONNECTING (curriculum, teachers, classes, students, tools, ideas)
A4Community partnerships,I want the community to feel there responsible for our Ss, I want our Ss to feel they answer to community.
A4 Use of space/time. Redesigning the area in our library so learning is more natural/relaxed, comfortable.
A4: I want to create more meaningful collaborative partnerships with the teachers at my campus.
A4: I'm in a different role this year, but my goal is still leading beyond the library. Putting myself out there is scary
How do you plan to do that?
Yep!!! If we aren't in charge of our own growth, our path is left up to chance! https://t.co/UJLfcllN5y
But we do have to take charge of our own growth
Love how this ties it all together. https://t.co/hKTCZ5fwte
A4: Many of our goals are under the umbrella of CONNECTING (curriculum, teachers, classes, students, tools, ideas)
Ideas for that? I'm trying to work with science Ts on NGSS.
Q5: How can librarians support their campus in being/ becoming ?
If this isn't , I don't know what is! https://t.co/JJ4scD9gY2
A14: Proactive: spend more time as a "proactive" classroom embedded librarian instead of as a "reactive" concierge librarian.
Yes, sometimes educators forget we are all connected!!! No islands! https://t.co/026jaIEwuv
A4: Many of our goals are under the umbrella of CONNECTING (curriculum, teachers, classes, students, tools, ideas)
You are an inspiration! https://t.co/jOzZ8SPqrU
A4: I'm in a different role this year, but my goal is still leading beyond the library. Putting myself out there is scary
I was wondering the same thing? Student input?
Personally I'm learning how to lead for libraries and librarians, while not having my own library. Empower! https://t.co/5ZUJdcMHtB
A4: I'm in a different role this year, but my goal is still leading beyond the library. Putting myself out there is scary
Yes. Thank you. I've been trying to figure out how to say that! https://t.co/rt7qXRSPJ6
A3 Makerspaces & a research shift to Guided Inquiry - both give students power & choice in what & how they learn
I also want to spend time and $ in designing a more collaborative space at my library. Where sts feel free to create.
A5 Being available for planning sessions, support instruction, teach the teachers new skills so they can pass those on to Ss.
is so good at this! She now asks for Ts to bring her in for any info searching, not just research.
All educators must be future ready! We need to look ahead. What kind of world will our students live in?
A5-share what you are doing, "the why" behind it, use the language
Let me know how it goes!!!
Be scared. Do it anyways (Adv. for me too.) Read what do you do with a problem/idea books
A5: Share generously! We are generally the tech leaders--let's get it out there to time-stapped classroom Ts!
A5: being aware of trends, bringing Twitter to admins, being a connector Be curious about everything!!
A5 Realizing that the decisions we make for "our" libraries affects our campus, district, and profession!
Popping in to Ts classroom to extend their lessons. help
Including students in library design is empowering. https://t.co/kYXDHZuN95
I also want to spend time and $ in designing a more collaborative space at my library. Where sts feel free to create.
Yes 2 admin support 4 - We are resp. 2 help principals understand just how 2 help
Q5: communicating information through emails, newsletters, and website
A5 lead by example, collaborate, offer ur skills up constantly, seriously, Ts have a hard time asking for help.
It will have to begin with me being available at their planking so that I know what to offerNd then meet needs
I LOVE visiting classrooms just as an observer. Helps me understand how I can better support
A5: Be thoughtful and amplify the voices of your teachers! Help connect students with the resources they need!
A5: I think a lot has to do w/ attitude. A "yeah, let's do this!" is different than "how can I help?" "Us" vs. "you" (and my help)
