#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 January 26, 2016
Sonja, HS Librarian from Nacogdoches happy to be co-moderating tonight's chat!
Becky, Dist Lib Coor, Leander ISD. Very excited to share and hear what everyone shares!
Sue Fitzgerald from Justin, TX ready to
So sad, I have no students or library photos to share :-( Len Bryan from Austin, school program coordinator
Linsey Taylor, elementary librarian. Can't wait 2 c every1s pix!
Hi everyone! Hope you are all having an awesome Tuesday! Michelle, from White Oak ISD, ready to chat!
Guiding question for 2nite. How is "library" changing to meet needs of student-centered learning.
Brittni elem lib! Hi all!
Kristi from Lubbock, unarmed tonight. sniff
Pam Quantz ready to learn
but you do an AMAZING job of reaching EVERY student in TEXAS via your great work!
When you post your photo, please add name of campus & district.
Kendall McCurdy from Graham ISD
Jan Hodge here from Crowley ISD ready to learn from the best!
Cassie Janda, elem. librarian. Excited to see everyone's great ideas
Sorry I'm late! Checking in from Pearl
Hello all! Tracey Rice from Leander ISD.
Stanette Brzezinski, Hill Country Elementary
I think librarians are incorporating student voice as a top priority today. We are here for the students! https://t.co/EklLUOG7SY
. recently did grade-level focus groups with Ss to get feedback about the library
Kristi - using the correct account now *sigh*
Love the guiding question! So many ppl want to change the name of the library, but not what it does!
HELLO from BERNAL MS in San Antonio Tx with NISD!
It's so nice to get opinions at the beginning rather than not meeting needs/wants of students.
. asked Qs like what's going well, what should we consider changing, ideas for future
No photo tonight, but student-centered libraries are comfy, noisy, with areas to cluster
We also love to have students color their stress away and/or use our student supplies area for projects https://t.co/WWNXX0bhPZ
We share supplies all the time. Gives students a place to work, collaborate - even when low/no-tech.
What about signage? Are they student centered? I got rid of all of the ones that said NO & replaced with what kids CAN do.
Games and puzzles available - just because.
How do you encourage Ss to use your space besides supplies and seats?
Sweet! they are so much fun.
I am enjoying the pictures. I am having tech issues so I can't seem to upload any tonight. Thanks to all.
Game, puzzle, puppet, Lego stations
I think I ordered from Amazon?
Listening to them, asking them questions, sharing what's going on with them
TX SBOE talked a lot about collaboration today. You guys have cornered the market on collaboration.
Magazine reading area and interactive displays are popular with students Lee JH Copperas Cove ISD https://t.co/FDKlPEhDnl
I Think we need to steal this topic for :)
The students are so exited!!!!
Good deal. can tweet some great photos.
Good deal. can tweet some great photos.
I love the giant checkerboard set. I can see us using one,
All 3 lunches - students chilling, working, on computers. Food welcome in
Yes, my drawer is looking pretty spare. Must re-stock!
Love it! I have started to use the term learner - it includes students, teachers, admin, parents, and me!
Genre shelving separates books into student-centered, browsable sections to help Ss find what they want https://t.co/losExD4LeW
I just have to say y'all are awesome librarians! I LOVE seeing all the cool things everyone is doing in their library❤️
Book Nerds Club (Committee for the acquisition of esources) looking through catalogs for our fall order. https://t.co/VviyTEpppZ
Are those cafe tables? My tall cafe tables get a lot of love. Worth the $
Love the committee resource selection committee. A great collaborstionl;
catch ops 4 groups 2 use space classes,or individual small groups needing encourage 2 explore https://t.co/FrK4XGeF78
I hear about so many great things happening but my folks forget to take pics
When you update your lib web page, please use some of these photos. Dislike photos of libs w NO kids.
We have (clear dry erase) for endcaps with dry erase markers on top of shelves.
Library clubs meet during enrichment and lunch to read and talk about books. No picture today.
Great great stuff tonight Thanks!
Karyn- elementary librarian in Houston. My library is a place to read, research, create, and connect. https://t.co/iI3bZRZBfG
Guiding question for 2nite. How is "library" changing to meet needs of student-centered learning.
In the tweets tonight, I see libraries being responsive to their school community. This is what we strive to do.
1st graders skyping w other 1st graders in Lubbock, TX, sharing what they loved about the books they read. https://t.co/m9hbSh3t5m
Love your lounge chairs...just like their daddies'
use.
Thanks to all who share their photos tonight. Keep posting photos every day on
make sure librarian is in optimum place to encourage action in the library. No time for office-sitting!
Toddler storytime, little ones and their parents feeling at home at the lib, way before they attend school. https://t.co/0jEHiYScpk
We invite Ss in over the summer to keep the reading and experimenting going. Mobile planetarium, popcorn. https://t.co/SspVaMuZj6
Stony has throwback Thursday. Shows old tv shows w informal questions that pinpoint Arkansas learning standards.
LIB-SIG members remember to vote for Amazing Librarian. Link sent today via TCEA lib-sig Mail
keeping with our transparency theme
I'm SO inspired by ! Thank you all for sharing your amazing library happenings!
Thanks everyone for your input tonight. I know our lurkers will get some really good ideas for learner-centered libraries.
BookTalks, Ss want to share the stories that speak to them, spending time sharing makes the LMC S centered. https://t.co/6SAWkloFMG
Is Movie Monday held after school?
Archives of for 1/26 in the morning.
Archives of for 1/26 in the morning.
my best action today. Finalized papers for TexQuest renewal. Invoices have been sent to districts. Have u done yours?
Y'all are amazing! Thank you for sharing
I have got to revive that this year! Ss really enjoyed it last year- they did a great job comparing to now.
Don't miss next week's chat Tidbits hosted by & We will be sharing the of w/the world
Love the idea. Have photos of new library yet ready to share?
We have a few construction items they are finishing. We are so grateful to our admin & board!
A8b: My Ss often connect w/ Ss in Texas. Would be cool to do some sort of state book award comparison!
