#TXLchat Archive | Participate

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Hello everyone! @sharongullett @sonjaschulz & myself will be your moderators tonight! Say hello & tell us where you're from! #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett, @sonjaschulz

participatechat Mar 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #TXLchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/HdGxxDe1QT

ThomassonSarah Mar 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Sarah here from Fort Worth #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Sara, Elementary librarians from San Antonio #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Jennifer Smith, East Central ISD, San Antonio #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Questions for tonight's #txlchat #Letsgo #itsShowtime

sharongullett - Moderator Mar 25 @ 5:40 PM EDT

Looking forward to next Tuesday's #txlchat. Hope you can join us.

thebookinator Mar 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi Everyone! Kelly here from Amarillo. #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Sue Fitzgerald here from Justin, Texas. #txlchat

_MichelleCooper - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hello! Michelle from White Oak ISD. #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I see your pine curtain and raise you the silicon forest of the Pacific Northwest! #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

joliejennings Mar 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Jolie from Liberty Hill here! #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Howdy! Nancy Jo from #reedylibrary in Frisco. 😊 #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hey, there! Sonja from Nacogdoches, co-moderating tonight's #txlchat

BrannenLibrary Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hello! Michelle Griffith Brazosport ISD Lead Media Specialist & PreK -4 Librarian. #txlchat

ShawnaFord1 - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi, Shawna from Weatherford here for #txlchat!

lanabrarian Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Lana from Richardson #txlchat

StephanieSapp2 Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Howdy from Porter, TX, media specialist at New Caney ISD #txlchat

rachel_kammerer Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Rachel Kammerer, Stephenville HS #txlchat

linseymtaylor Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I can't join y'all tonight. :( I'll read the archives tomorrow! :) #txlchat

ShanaSewalt Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Shana, MLS -- MSLT grad student at UNT Joining in from Fort Worth #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

how's the weather in the Panhandle? Heard it was a weather watching kind of day? #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

We will use a Q & A format tonight. Q's will come from me. Start your tweets with A1, etc. #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Q1 coming up... #txlchat

utalaniz Mar 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Joining #txlchat tonight! Ready to learn! #cisdlib

jdlaboon Mar 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Jennifer from Fort Worth ISD! Hello, all! #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Q1: what are some of your other hats on your campus? #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Becky, DIST Lib Coor , Leander ISD #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#txlchat Q1 #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Julee, elementary/MS librarian in a dual language on a university campus. #txlchat

jmejensen Mar 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi from Frisco ISD Miller Elementary #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Howdy! Len here from Beaverton, Oregon, where it's our spring break! #txlchat

anderson_lib Mar 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Margaret, Arlington, TX! Excited that tonight's chat matches my March door decoration 500 Hats of library for Dr. Seuss #aisdlibsrv #txlchat

mresend1 Mar 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Margaret, Arlington, TX! Excited that tonight's chat matches my March door decoration 500 Hats of library for Dr. Seuss #aisdlibsrv #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1: UIL Academic Coordinator, NHS Adviser, 5 Clubs Sponsor, SBIC Improvement Committee Chair 🤗 #txlchat

ttagtow Mar 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Greetings from Minnesota! #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 Technology coordinator, district system librarian, district track timer (seriously, I run the finish line camera) #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 28 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi! Ro, elementary school librarian, planning for the wonderful reading month that April is! #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 28 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: I'm at the district office, not a campus, and I'm the copyright guy, the apps guy, the textbook guy, the OER guy... #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#txlchat I also sometimes work the volleyball & basketball games

laffinglibrary Mar 28 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: technology fixer, cheerleader, morning announcemnet helper, coding club sponsor #txlchat

joliejennings Mar 28 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: other hats are technologist and PR person. And today I gave the STAAR writing test! #txlchat

BrannenLibrary Mar 28 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Tutor, curriculum writer, parent counselor, PTO liaison, student mentor, contest facilitator, PAL friend and confidante! #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Copyright Queen!! #txlchat

rachel_kammerer Mar 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1-besides being the "1 woman show" in the library? I am Extended Day coordinator, ID maker, laminator & proof reader #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1. Head of Slytherin House, Head of M.A.G.I.C., facilitator Unbroken Spine MegaLunch book club #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

It's lovely to have Minnesota represented here tonight. Welcome #txlchat

In reply to @ttagtow

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1-PD developer, Library Designer, literacy partner & more! Today: STAAR Test Monitor for my district #txlchat

ThomassonSarah Mar 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: campus tech liaison, robotics co sponsor(sidekick) book club sponsor #txlchat

txlibraryguy - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1. Hats include voluntary ones like chess sponsor and involuntary ones like bathroom monitor during STAAR #txlchat

StephanieSapp2 Mar 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: Yearbook advisor, wearing this hat a lot this time of year. #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: Webmaster, Computer tech liaison, Sp Bee coordinator, #txlchat

ShawnaFord1 - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: Campus technologist- Usually the go-to for tech issues & integration ideas! #txlchat

anderson_lib Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: leadership team, campus level tech liaison, test administrator, PD presenter, certified online PD developer, teacher #txlchat

anderson_lib Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: leadership team, campus level tech liaison, test administrator, PD presenter, certified online PD developer, webmaster, teacher #txlchat

mresend1 Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: leadership team, campus level tech liaison, test administrator, PD presenter, certified online PD developer, webmaster, teacher #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Laminator & Poster maker caretaker. 🙁 #txlchat

mresend1 Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Margaret, (tweetdeck didn't like size of pic) Ready to share! #aisdlibsrv #txlchat

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 our district has libs as webmaster 4 campus, IT persons extraordinaire. Social media applauded #txlchat

CactusWoman Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A.1 Question really: Did u choose your other hats, or were you "encouraged" to take additional roles (beyond your job description)? #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Yup how could I forget this one #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Laminator & Poster maker caretaker. 🙁 #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT

And die cut maker! #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Laminator & Poster maker caretaker. 🙁 #txlchat

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT

That, too #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Laminator & Poster maker caretaker. 🙁 #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi Marsha from Henderson HS #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: AR Campus Coordinator, Bluebonnet Book Club, Book Fair chair, Early Bird Reader program liaison, Bus duty, Cafeteria duty #txlchat

BrannenLibrary Mar 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1. Let's not forget troubleshooter, AV Goddess, Fundraising guru and expert scheduler #txlchat

ThomassonSarah Mar 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 and occasional shoulder to cry on and vent to. #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2: How do you balance the work associated w/ those hats w/ library work? #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Nancy Jo has Q2 for you. #txlchat

dkist11 Mar 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Donna @ Everman MS - hi all! A1- librarian, campus tech, yearbook, mentor, #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Laminator fixer when someone jams the laminator. #txlchat

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

3 book clubs, coding clubs, Makerspaces #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1. District lead librarian, Shoulder to cry on, Resident Lucy-of-the-Doctor-is-IN status (faculty & students!) #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Mentor for the Mentoring Program, Secretary for the SBDM Comittee, Translator, Parent Liason, and Venting Booth 😊 #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1-PD Coordinator, webmaster-I'm ready to do what is needed! #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 self appointed library PR maven #txlchat

anderson_lib Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 Balance is necessary, not easy; open 2 suggestions here. Try 2 keep 2 a schedule, being available, but not 2 detriment of lib Ss #txlchat

mresend1 Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 Balance is necessary, not easy; open 2 suggestions here. Try 2 keep 2 a schedule, being available, but not 2 detriment of lib Ss #txlchat

utalaniz Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#txlchat A1: I forgot one: #Makerspace facilitator

laffinglibrary Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: being a multitasker and probably undiagnosed ADHD helps #txlchat

massignmenthelp Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#Teachwriting #TMchat #eduldrcoaching #txlchat #TopTeaching #risdchat 5 Daily Habits that will Boost your GPA https://t.co/P32ItfmjC0

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Green Room facilitator- my newest hat, loving more contact w all S's #txlchat

ktlewis14 Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Karyn from Katy, Tx - middle school librarian - ready to talk hats we wear! #txlchat

stony12270 Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Have a #FutureReady new year in the library! https://t.co/e2tTo2PWIf #edchat #txlchat #StonyStories

jmejensen Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 bulletin board putter-upper, clubs sponsor, test administrator, arrival-er and dismissal-er #txlchat

_MichelleCooper - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 I think you just have to prioritize! I have a million lists going of what is most important! Students first! #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Me too #txlchat

utalaniz Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#txlchat A1: I forgot one: #Makerspace facilitator

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 I can sometimes pick & choose the hats. Other times I have to go w/ what's most important for my campus (or my admin) #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: I delegate more to my S aides, train teachers to help at circ desk, and prioritize. #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: It's tough! Some days I spend more time on UIL or NHS than I do library. I always stop though for a reader's advisory question! #txlchat

giveawaydwax Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 I think you just have to prioritize! I have a million lists going of what is most important! Students first! #txlchat

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Great question. Difficult to do #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

RT @txlchat

LnobleLydia Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: campus tech specialist , campus librarian, district librarian, + additional hats as needed. #txlchat

joliejennings Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: delegate to the kids when possible! Teach them how to use tech so they can pass it on to teachers and other kids #txlchat

BrannenLibrary Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 Priorities! I make sure that the first things I do are related to student success. #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I hear that! #txlchat

In reply to @readjunkee

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@CactusWoman I chose most of my other hats at my current job --had many, many more hats at my last ---I've learned to say no! #txlchat

In reply to @CactusWoman

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Yep! #txlchat

In reply to @_MichelleCooper

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 test relief #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2-Prioritizing is what I do. I also take on things I know I can handle; taking on too much & not doing it well=not okay for me #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: I seem to be the go-to person when no one else knows the answer. #txlchat

ktlewis14 Mar 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: copyright queen, research guru, tech storage, and don't forget STAAR test assistant! #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

zI am a pro at Laminator troubleshooting. Ha Ha #txlchat

In reply to @sue_fitz

txlibraryguy - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

You betcha, don't you know? #MN #txlchat

In reply to @ttagtow, @sharongullett

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

arrival-er & dismiss-er are definitely elementary! #txlchat

In reply to @jmejensen

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 students ALWAYS 1st #txlchat

_MichelleCooper - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 I think you just have to prioritize! I have a million lists going of what is most important! Students first! #txlchat

JamesPonti Mar 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Just an author who wanted to say hi and I ❤Texas librarians. #txlchat

debramarshall Mar 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Lead Libn. for district, as well as, full-time librarian in elementary. Gotta say, it's tough to do both well. #txlchat

utalaniz Mar 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: I try my best to prioritize, but I really just want to do everything to help! #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I like to say I've got 99 problems & the laminator is 98 of them. Makes people laugh! Plus I send out a lot of laminator memes! #txlchat

BrannenLibrary Mar 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 I am training students starting with 1st graders to do things like run circ desk. Frees me up for other things. #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Isn't that the truth and the library is the go-to place when people don't know where to go #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: I seem to be the go-to person when no one else knows the answer. #txlchat

CactusWoman Mar 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Saying "no" is important. Yes! to prioritizing your critical job functions over "extras"! #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

YAAASSS! #txlchat

In reply to @romenendez14

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Stacey, elementary librarian from Upstate NY coming in a tad late #txlchat

MichelleDClark2 Mar 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#txlchat sorry late getting here...Michelle from New Summerfield

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I have become a master multitasker. #txlchat

rachel_kammerer Mar 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2-I try to get 1 thing done a day. If it happens, I move to tomorrow's thing. If it doesn't happen, it becomes tomorrow's thing #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 1st line tech support, Battle of the Books Coach, Makerspace Facilitator, Off-the-top-of-my-head-book-recommender. #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Well hello sir! So nice of you to pop in. Just love your books! My son is a HUGE fan!!! #txlchat

In reply to @JamesPonti

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Glad you are here! #txlchat

In reply to @staceybethr

BrannenLibrary Mar 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 I also write, direct, produce and moderate a live morning talk show every day #txlchat

jmejensen Mar 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 Gotta do what is needed when it's needed. See a need fill a need in an elementary school #txlchat

mresend1 Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A3 I do more.Isn't that what we do? Seriously, I constantly reevaluate, noting where importance needed. Ss & Ts r priority #txlchat

anderson_lib Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A3 I do more.Isn't that what we do? Seriously, I constantly reevaluate, noting where importance needed. Ss & Ts r priority #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Lately my other hats are overshadowing my librarian duties making it a challenge to find time to process new books #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 fine prioritzing w people first #txlchat

LnobleLydia Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 prioritize , delegate when necessary AND most importantly train good people! #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Being a master multitasker is key in the library! #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I have become a master multitasker. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

YES! substitute in High School for Elementary and you've got my situation--I feel you! #txlchat

In reply to @debramarshall

jdlaboon Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Yes! I taught kids (even littles) to do self circ and to assist with shelving and check in #txlchat

joliejennings Mar 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: delegate to the kids when possible! Teach them how to use tech so they can pass it on to teachers and other kids #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

My Ss run the desk #txlchat. I even have S volunteers that come mornings and during Advisory. They train each other and shelve.

BrannenLibrary Mar 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 I am training students starting with 1st graders to do things like run circ desk. Frees me up for other things. #txlchat

txlibraryguy - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

laminator is to library like fax machine is to Office Space movie. #txlchat

In reply to @NancyJoLambert

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q3: How do handle it when 1 of those hats overshadows your TL job? #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT

You are well loved by us too. #txlchat

In reply to @JamesPonti

debramarshall Mar 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: Robotics team, campus leadership team, Team Leader, PBL curator, and sometimes even get to read books w/kids! 😎💙📚 #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3: get that job completed so I can get back to being a librarian #txlchat

ThomassonSarah Mar 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT

yep! Lol! #txlchat

In reply to @sue_fitz

jdlaboon Mar 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT

You do it as well as it can be done, Debra! Thanks for mentoring so many others in addition to that! #txlchat

debramarshall Mar 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Lead Libn. for district, as well as, full-time librarian in elementary. Gotta say, it's tough to do both well. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT

how exciting!!!TLA is the BEST! #txlchat

In reply to @staceybethr

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Hey Albany isn't really upstate. Try Massena my hometown. #txlchat.

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Stacey, elementary librarian from Upstate NY coming in a tad late #txlchat

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Lib tasks often fall by wayside. Sad. Tech takes up most of time #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Lately my other hats are overshadowing my librarian duties making it a challenge to find time to process new books #txlchat

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I almost wish we had the problems. We are an elementary school without one after ours broke! #txlchat

In reply to @txlibraryguy, @NancyJoLambert

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3 Buckle down & do what needs to be done. Try to fit in a little of what I value/love so I can keep my sanity #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q3 Sad to say. Work at home on weekends. #txlchat

utalaniz Mar 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yes! @debramarshall is awesome! So thankful she is our leader! #txlchat

In reply to @jdlaboon, @debramarshall

debramarshall Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Ha! @CactusWoman "other duties as assigned". Isn't that on all our job descriptions? #txlchat

In reply to @CactusWoman

CactusWoman Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A.1 Question really: Did u choose your other hats, or were you "encouraged" to take additional roles (beyond your job description)? #txlchat

jdlaboon Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

In my first 8 years, they wouldn't let me touch the laminator. It was the best thing that could've happened to a baby librarian! #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I like to say I've got 99 problems & the laminator is 98 of them. Makes people laugh! Plus I send out a lot of laminator memes! #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3-Might re-think & ask myself if this is something that could be delegated. I do work a few hours here & there to catch up #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

RT Q3 #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q3: How do handle it when 1 of those hats overshadows your TL job? #txlchat

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Lol! I'm originally from Queens! Westchester is upstate to me! #txlchat

In reply to @sue_fitz

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3 Just working to get everything done. Some days it's just about the other hats. #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 Many of my other hats are worn after school. Ss always come first & I ❤️ that admin & Ts respect that. I do a LOT after school.#txlchat

ttagtow Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2, It's difficult, but just keep on working. Good to have a supportive husband. #txlchat

debramarshall Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Absolutely. Glad I have a Master's degree so I can load the laminator! #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Yup how could I forget this one #txlchat
- NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT
  
  A1: Laminator & Poster maker caretaker. 🙁 #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: Ss and Ts always come first and I let everyone know. #txlchat

BrannenLibrary Mar 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3 I do what has to be done, delegate what I can, and send out the smoke signals for volunteers!! #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Yep! Other duties as assigned. 😕 #txlchat

In reply to @debramarshall, @CactusWoman

JuleeMurphy Mar 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: I am learning to cut out things that can be cut and prioritize those that need to get done asap #txlchat

JamesPonti Mar 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Here's a hat - librarians are the single most important group in MG publishing. #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 i use power of 5- 5 min, 5 books to discard, 5 tasks4 SLibAides, etc #txlchat

technolibrary Mar 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I hear ya #txlchat

In reply to @debramarshall

jdlaboon Mar 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT

One place my ADD is an asset! #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Being a master multitasker is key in the library! #txlchat
- sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT
  
  A2: I have become a master multitasker. #txlchat

CactusWoman Mar 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A.3 I talked w/my principals & asked 4 ways 2 deal w/too many requests 2 do my best in library.They always (!) helped in some way. #txlchat

jkhealy4 Mar 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I agree - troubleshooting chromebook issues is a lot of my day #txlchat

In reply to @Pthompson_EMS

TXLA Mar 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT

How about volunteering for a shift in the author area, registration or Escape Room at #txla17? Sign up here https://t.co/iiIpnUL2xJ #txlchat

anderson_lib Mar 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4: More "hats" benefit thru positive interactions w/staff & tech liaison w/ district, seen as essential, share info w/ community #txlchat

mresend1 Mar 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4: More "hats" benefit thru positive interactions w/staff & tech liaison w/ district, seen as essential, share info w/ community #txlchat

technolibrary Mar 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT

same. #txlchat

In reply to @jdlaboon

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#txlchat how many of you have full time aides...side question sorry

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q4: what are some of the positive aspects those hats bring to your role on campus? #txlchat

jmejensen Mar 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: helps to have great volunteers #txlchat

debramarshall Mar 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: balance, but lots of volunteer helpers, including recruiting kids to be aides. And, all my @Coppellisd libns. Great team! #txlchat

In reply to @Coppellisd

bashfulbookbee Mar 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 go in early to work or work late, hi ho hi ho off to work we go...finish task and smile when littles come in #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I do in elementary except for 90 minutes of cafeteria duty #txlchat

In reply to @Pthompson_EMS

technolibrary Mar 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#txlchat work from home on behind the scenes tasks-delegate-ASk for help

In reply to @NancyJoLambert

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

RT Q4. #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q4: what are some of the positive aspects those hats bring to your role on campus? #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4: The laminator actually helps me bring humor to all staff emails & helps me strike up convos w/ people i might not see much! #txlchat

BrannenLibrary Mar 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4 you and your library become the go to people and place for everyone. Making you indispensable! #txlchat

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 Chocolate, permit myself to laugh and cry and yes, nights and weekends and oh did I mention chocolate? #txlchat

joliejennings Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: I get to interact with staff that I normally wouldn't see in the library (like PE coaches and music teacher) #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I do! Couldn't do all my "extra" jobs without her. #txlchat

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#txlchat how many of you have full time aides...side question sorry

lenbryan25 Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: I keep a running to-do list on a legal pad. High priority items go first. It's super fun to cross off items and recycle sheets! #txlchat

rachel_kammerer Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4-I get to see & connect with staff #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 I speak up and stop feeling guilt over saying that a hat needs to go unworn this week. For the most part, we work it out. #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4 When people see you as the Go To person, it helps them come to you to collaborate too! #txlchat

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#txlchat A4 learning so much more, keeping up w tech

thebookinator Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4 Exposure gotten by wearing other hats helps Ts & Ss see that I do more than just read and checkout books #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4 When working on tech, I often learn more about class projects & can find ways to integrate #txlchat

jdlaboon Mar 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3:Reprioritize, delegate, have a chat with your admin. We have special skills. If ur not doing library, it's not happening. #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: Everyone thinks I can fix everything. #txlchat

joliejennings Mar 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: job security! 😃 #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q4 Working w/ athletics lets me support my students & my coaches which can come in handy when I need help w/ an athlete #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4-building relationships with others #txlchat

LnobleLydia Mar 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4 other hats give opportunities to build collaborative relationships with team members #txlchat

StephanieSapp2 Mar 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: As school webmaster, easy to advertise and publicize library activities. #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4: Positive-Cafeteria duty get to chat with kids and wave bye to kids as they head home during bus duty. #txlchat

debramarshall Mar 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4: I think doing all these jobs w/positive attitude is library advocacy. My campus thinks I'm indispensable. #lovemyschool #txlchat

bashfulbookbee Mar 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4....Thank you thank you lots of smiles of appreciation #txlchat

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I really can't wait! #txlchat I can't even imagine what you are all like in person because on Twitter you guys all rock!

In reply to @sonjaschulz

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2 This is my exact behavior #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: I keep a running to-do list on a legal pad. High priority items go first. It's super fun to cross off items and recycle sheets! #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

RT @BrannenLibrary A4 you and your library become the go to people and place for everyone. Making you indispensable! #txlchat

In reply to @BrannenLibrary

jmejensen Mar 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4: being a team player and doing your part builds trust with your coworkers...doing the little things can later lead to big things #txlchat

Pthompson_EMS Mar 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Amen #txlchat

joliejennings Mar 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: job security! 😃 #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4-This is positive consequence if there is follow-though on support of any kind #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4-building relationships with others #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

YES! building relationships with others is KEY to everything. #thisiswhywearehere #txlchat

In reply to @becalzada

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5: How can you use those hats to further library programs & collaborations? #txlchat

ktlewis14 Mar 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q3: I try to take a look at week and make time for the additional responsibilities around meeting the needs of my Ts and Ss. #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4 allabout service w helping/collaborating,etc #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

you are too kind! but I must say...yes, this PLN totally ROCKS! #txlchat

In reply to @staceybethr

CactusWoman Mar 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Coaches who teach regular classes (i.e. social studies/civics) can become willing coteachers, too! #txlchat

In reply to @readjunkee

utalaniz Mar 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#txlchat A5: Wearing these hats gives us insight into how to help our learning community!

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT

RT Q5 #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5: How can you use those hats to further library programs & collaborations? #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5 Getting Ss in the library for NHS & UIL makes them aware of things in the library they might have overlooked! #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5-Starting with 1 thing allows others to see you as support for needs they don't even know they have yet #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: the relationships u build while troubleshoot tech or leading a club with another teacher lead 2 collaborations & conversations #txlchat

Heather_Aston Mar 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3. I keep in mind that those non-lib tasks are necessary. Monitoring STAAR, dealing w broken iPads, etc--vital for campus. #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5 Tech support often leads to research help/collaboration #txlchat

jdlaboon Mar 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A4: wearing other hats builds trust, relationships needed to be an effective collaborator, respected colleague, and campus leader. #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A4 Teachers volunteer to help, even when it's after school! I ❤️❤️❤️❤️ the teachers I work with, they have got my back! #txlchat

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5 Knowing Ss in other organizations help me know them in the halls & when they come in the library. #txlchat

utalaniz Mar 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Yes! Good point! #txlchat

In reply to @becalzada

thebookinator Mar 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Now that's cool @staceybethr you're coming to TLA all the way from NY!! You will LOVE it. Best conference ever @TXLA #txlchat

In reply to @staceybethr, @TXLA

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Foundation to more! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT

YES! building relationships with others is KEY to everything. #thisiswhywearehere #txlchat
In reply to @becalzada

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: Sometimes I consider myself an "event organizer" when it comes to planning author visits, book birthdays and other fun programs #txlchat

debramarshall Mar 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: All hats lead to more collaboration and increased understanding of a librarian's role. +creates good-will & part of the team. #txlchat

jmejensen Mar 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

See them as opportunities to build trust/relationships w/ ts and ss #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5 It's all about building the relationships. Each hat creates another connection. They all lead back to the library. #txlchat

rachel_kammerer Mar 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5-sometimes having so many things in my mind (or on to do list) actually helps me get creative about other things (i.e. displays) #txlchat

joliejennings Mar 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: interacting with everyone leads to collaboration- the music teacher that comes in w/ a chromebook ? leaves with a lesson idea #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

how do you celebrate book birthdays? #txlchat

In reply to @staceybethr

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

all the hats enable me to assist Ts & Ss the more involved the more they rely on library 2 b part of school community #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4 Developed a strong relationship with PTA & Ive gotten to know parents, earn a spot at the dinner table as @MrSchuReads puts it.#txlchat

In reply to @MrSchuReads

LnobleLydia Mar 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5 To promote programs and collaboration you must have a trust relationship #txlchat

ssbklawson Mar 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4 Crosswalk duty builds relationships with students & parents + ❤ seeing them come to school with library books in hand. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#truth #txlchat

readjunkee Mar 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5 It's all about building the relationships. Each hat creates another connection. They all lead back to the library. #txlchat

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Yes! Can't wait! I just highlighted my calendar tonight! San Antonio or bust! See you there! #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator, @TXLA

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT

We need to get the #txlchat #pln together

In reply to @staceybethr, @sonjaschulz

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT

We have come to the end! Watch for the archive if you missed the chat. Thank you @sharongullett @sonjaschulz for help moderating! #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett, @sonjaschulz

BrannenLibrary Mar 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5 Being an essential part of the campus puts you in position to bring everyone into your "great ideas" &garner support 4 programs #txlchat

Heather_Aston Mar 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4. I love that I'm seen as a problem solver! And, wearing those additional hats opens doors to relationships w S and T. #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Great chat tonight friends! I'll archive ASAP but it may be no earlier than tomorrow night. Big thanks to my #txlchat team!

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

As always it has been a fast & furious FABULOUS learning experience! #txlchat #myPLNrocks

debramarshall Mar 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Re:managing everything: must give shout out to all @Coppellisd librarians who support me & each other. We have a great team! #txlchat

In reply to @Coppellisd

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Great job ladies! #txlchat

In reply to @NancyJoLambert, @sharongullett, @sonjaschulz

ktlewis14 Mar 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: my library is literally in the middle of the school & has a cut through top the lounge and teacher bathrooms = see lots of Ts! #txlchat

CactusWoman Mar 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Thnx 4 another gr8t chat! Brava 2 the moderators! #txlchat

In reply to @NancyJoLambert, @sharongullett, @sonjaschulz

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#txlchat tks 4 tonights chat

bashfulbookbee Mar 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

By trying to be ahead of the teachers needs..surveys, email try to find ways to help #txlchat

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Yes! And I hope I can find you all! I really owe this all to @_kirstenmurphy ! #txlchat

In reply to @becalzada, @sonjaschulz, @_kirstenmurphy

jdlaboon Mar 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Tuesday nights are better with #txlchat so glad I learned to set that alarm!

debramarshall Mar 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Big TY to @NancyJoLambert @sonjaschulz @sharongullett for moderating! My hat(S) are tipped to you all. #txlchat

In reply to @NancyJoLambert, @sonjaschulz, @sharongullett

romenendez14 Mar 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Thank you @NancyJoLambert @sharongullett @sonjaschulz love getting my weekly dose of librarian #PLN! #txlchat

In reply to @NancyJoLambert, @sharongullett, @sonjaschulz

NancyJoLambert - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

LOL! ❤ that Debra! 🤗 #txlchat

In reply to @debramarshall, @sonjaschulz, @sharongullett

jdlaboon Mar 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Librarians have amazing event planning skills! #txlchat I also joined hospitality cmte because they always had parties in the lib anyway.

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: Sometimes I consider myself an "event organizer" when it comes to planning author visits, book birthdays and other fun programs #txlchat

stony12270 Mar 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I missed #txlchat! Will try to catch y'all next time, friends!

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

next week is Best of TLA joining @janhodgelibrary & me is @thebookinator #txlchat

In reply to @janhodgelibrary, @thebookinator

_kirstenmurphy Mar 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Boo that I missed #txlchat! Yay that Stacey will be at TLA!

In reply to @staceybethr, @thebookinator, @TXLA

ShanaSewalt Mar 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing! I listen, I learn :) #txlchat

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I am always looking for an excuse to party! Couple of weeks ago-Pi Day. Next month: School Library Month ! We can party all month! #txlchat

In reply to @jdlaboon

jdlaboon Mar 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#txlchat being part of the PTA pays huge dividends for library programs and students! @TXLA has a strong relationship with @txstatepta

romenendez14 Mar 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4 Developed a strong relationship with PTA & Ive gotten to know parents, earn a spot at the dinner table as @MrSchuReads puts it.#txlchat
In reply to @MrSchuReads

ktlewis14 Mar 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: I love that I can be the person to connect the dots for my Ts & Ss. When researching in content & ELA already did databases!! #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

We usually have a meet-up on #TXLCHAT Tuesday but #txla17 starts Wednesday #txlchat

In reply to @_kirstenmurphy, @staceybethr, @sonjaschulz

staceybethr Mar 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

I second that! I couldn't do half of what I do without the support of my PTO! I make it a point to attend the monthly meetings #txlchat

In reply to @jdlaboon, @TXLA, @txstatepta

ktlewis14 Mar 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Great chat everyone! Hope all the TX libs survive STAAR testing! #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Already looking forward to it. Should be an amazing conversation and a great warm up to conference @TXLA #txlchat

In reply to @TXLA

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

next week is Best of TLA joining @janhodgelibrary & me is @thebookinator #txlchat
In reply to @janhodgelibrary, @thebookinator