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kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Welcome to #NJLibChat for librarians & media specialists! I will be moderating & our co-moderator tonight is @abookforfrances

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Texas is here! Julee from Corpus Christi #njlibchat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Greetings from Hampton, Va. #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Tonight's #NJLibChat discusses the beginning of the year "library orientation"! Questions start in a few mins! Introduce yourself!

StackupScore Sep 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Noah in Denver tweeting on behalf of Stackup! Excited to learn with my librarian colleagues! #NJLibchat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hello everyone - thanks for joining us for #NJLibChat - I'm Marifran, hs librarian from NY

THLibrariZen Sep 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hey #NJLibChat friends! Lynn, TL representing the Midwest, joining the fun! Hope everyone's year is off to a great start!

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi, #NJLibChat! Kimberly, Media Specialist from FL joining in tonight! https://t.co/ou1lCS2TpO

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Greetings from Richmond, VA ~ I'm a middle school librarian ~ always happy to be part of #njlibchat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi Julee- thanks for stopping by! #NJLibChat @JuleeMurphy

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Please answer the questions (Q1, Q2 ...) starting with A1, A2 ... and your response. End your answer with the #NJLibChat hashtag! :)

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Kimberly's brought her grade-A gif game - welcome! #NJLibChat @kmhmartin

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Heather...dropping in from TX. #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hi Lynn - glad you're here! #NJLibChat @THLibrariZen

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hello! Heather, middle school librarian. Dropping in from TX. #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT

I am a Media Specialist in an NJ High School. I like to teach Prof Dev to teachers & I am a Google Certified Trainer #njlibchat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Jersey's gathering #librarians from all over - welcome Heather! #NJLibChat @Heather_Aston

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I am a Media Specialist in an NJ High School. I like to teach Prof Dev to teachers & I am a Google Certified Trainer #NJLibchat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q1: What type of material do you present at library orientation? #njlibchat https://t.co/kJ2cA72pZG

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: it's always a tricky balance for me - don't want to overwhelm Ss but there's so much good stuff to share #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Joyce Valenza gathered a plethora of ideas for library orientation inspiration. Check it out here: https://t.co/2M2QidePpW #NJLibChat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1. Since I teach elem., I focus on procedures & book care initially. #NJLibChat https://t.co/dmzCn1Klep

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1-First and foremost set a positive tone, then policies/procedures, expectations, and basic overview of resources. #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

How much time do you have for orientation @kmhmartin? Do you fit everything into one block? #NJLibChat

THLibrariZen Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: It's tricky! Had to review lots of info & get Ss into the books in 20 mins! Hoping to do a library @breakoutEDU this year! #NJLibChat

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1. Genrefied fic books, lib Schoology course, Destiny (OPAC), lib website (esp. How To videos section), state award books #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@kmhmartin cute photos! #NJLibChat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: We have two orientations :) The first orientation is about our school-wide pleasure reading program. 2nd=research resources #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@abookforfrances @kmhmartin I have 40 minutes for each orientation. It's usually Freshmen #NJLibChat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@THLibrariZen Love the idea of Breakout Edu orientation. Read article recently. #NJLibChat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@abookforfrances I am part of the 35 min special area rotation for all grades. So, I have to break stuff up. #NJLibChat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@kristawelz Thanks! #NJLibChat

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT

All grades 6-8 visit 1st week of school for book checkout. Grade 6 comes back 2 weeks later for full orientation. #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@noveltalk do you meet twice that week? #NJLibChat

BooksBytesBlog Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Late to the chat. Marcia, media specialist from Maryland (6-8) #NJLibChat

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: I pretend to be a tour guide pointing out all the sections and features of our library with a game show quiz to assess #njlibchat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Stony Evans wrote about his library @breakoutEDU recently https://t.co/HqlQ8JbuDY @THLibrariZen #NJLibChat

StackupScore Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@THLibrariZen @breakoutEDU Love the idea of getting hands-on, giving ss opportunity to EXPERIENCE the library early #NJLibchat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@mrterborg @abookforfrances Ooh! Cool! #NJLibChat

KatieJMcNamara Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1 I break up orientation. Day is about layout and basic procedures...they need time to explore and find their magic book #njlibchat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

that's the way I need to manage time @noveltalk #NJLibChat

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@noveltalk I like that pleasure reading is emphasized. #njlibchat

THLibrariZen Sep 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@LaurieMBolt Super excited to try it out. Much more engaging way to review finding resources than my traditional library tour! #NJLibChat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT

No...Sept=pleasure reading/catalog/collections available/placing holds. October="honor code",research DBs #njlibchat https://t.co/6p8fDD0iHf

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@noveltalk do you meet twice that week? #NJLibChat

mrterborg Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@kmhmartin @abookforfrances https://t.co/ypaq2K5W1e #NJLibchat Today we reviewed it. Drove my 4th Gr Ss nuts. Cliffhangers, questions and +

BooksBytesBlog Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1: Grade 6 orientation is tour of library, my 2 rules, and checkout! #NJLibChat #keepitsimple #getbooksinhands #NJLibChat

BooksBytesBlog Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1: Grade 6 orientation is tour of library, my 2 rules, and checkout! #NJLibChat #keepitsimple #getbooksinhands #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q2: The latest trend is incorporating @breakoutEDU and @PokemonGoApp into lib orientations. Have you? #njlibchat https://t.co/1mKOmzMBJE

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@LaurieMBolt @THLibrariZen I'm using the #breakoutEDU model for lib orientation this week! #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Welcome, Marcia! #NJLibChat @BooksBytesBlog

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: American Libraries magazine @amlibraries wrote a great article on how to implement @breakoutEDU https://t.co/juULW14cfN #NJLibChat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@abookforfrances It's made a huge difference. #grateful to have all fac members on board :) carved into Middle School schedule #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@Heather_Aston how is it going?? #NJLibChat

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I save research resources for point-of-need lessons in class. #NJLibChat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@JuleeMurphy @noveltalk Yes! Ah! Reading for pleasure! #NJLibChat https://t.co/1HEkRKnlh9

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@kristawelz Thank you! Look forward to checking this out! #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@mrterborg did they absolutely love it? Would you do it again? What grade levels do you recommend it for? #NJLibChat

THLibrariZen Sep 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Oops! Apparently great minds think alike @kristawelz! Can't wait to learn from those who are incorporating @breakoutEDU! #NJLibChat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2. Not yet, but interested! #NJLibChat https://t.co/nGvQMwcOi8

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: I pair kids up with someone they don't know well and conduct a reader's interview with each other-great conversations #njlibchat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Did @breakoutEDU as a part of Freshmen Foundations program - not specifically about the library but done in the library #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 I did a digital breakout for reviewing the different sections of the media center. #njlibchat The students loved it!

BooksBytesBlog Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@THLibrariZen @kristawelz @breakoutEDU Yes, wondering how folks are creatively doing this. #NJLibChat

THLibrariZen Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2b: It's been mentioned several times, but my dear friend @stony12270 wrote about his experience! https://t.co/oKW41Hi4K1 #NJLibChat

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2. I'm using the #breakoutEDU model! So excited...finalized tasks and played with locks today. :) #NJLibChat

mrterborg Sep 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@kristawelz Oh yes. They have. I've done it from K-6th. Little rough in K but worked bugs out. #NJLibchat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2 - Have not tried yet but am very interested in @breakoutEDU. Visited the site in hopes of future implementation. #NJLibChat

mrterborg Sep 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@kristawelz This was the first activity many of my Ss did in the library. I skipped rules for this. #NJLibchat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Students do seem to hang on to the information better when they're using the resources in a meaningful way @Heather_Aston #NJLibChat

mrterborg Sep 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@kristawelz I've done this for a week and a half now. Yes, I'd do it again. #heartbeat #NJLibChat (Mike from MD - EL LMS )

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@mrterborg which grade level enjoyed it more? #NJLibChat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Wow! I need to investigate @breakoutEDU model.. eager to learn more #njlibchat https://t.co/4a3BSSS6hV

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2. I'm using the #breakoutEDU model! So excited...finalized tasks and played with locks today. :) #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@kmhmartin @JuleeMurphy @noveltalk talking about this a lot - it's my soapbox this year #NJLibChat

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Ooooo....digital breakout.....tell us more! #NJLibChat

mrterborg Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@kristawelz Can I just say all of them? My first K group had a hard time but we modded it. I've had good results across lvls #NJlibchat

THLibrariZen Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@abookforfrances @kmhmartin @JuleeMurphy @noveltalk We're in the business of building a culture of readers! Fav part of my work! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3: What type of NEW library orientation strategies would you like to implement this year? #NJLibChat https://t.co/tg6JTz2zXJ

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: Make sure to show both students and teachers the FREE access to eBooks using @OpenEbks #NJLibChat https://t.co/RkwIESxpcK

THLibrariZen Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: I tried it w/ a small group of Ss, but would like to have Ss create library orientation vids that could be embedded in site! #NJLibChat

davidfranz Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@kristawelz @breakoutEDU @PokemonGoApp I'd love to learn more!! #njlibchat Give me all the tasty details!!

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3. Would like it to be more interactive. Maybe for review in Jan as a tryout. #NJLibChat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Agreed! And inspiring inquiry of information is part of our business too. How lucky are we? #njlibchat https://t.co/zg7XNSZLBa

THLibrariZen Sep 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@abookforfrances @kmhmartin @JuleeMurphy @noveltalk We're in the business of building a culture of readers! Fav part of my work! #NJLibChat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3-This will be first year as TL in High School. Would love any new ideas. #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@davidfranz @breakoutEDU @PokemonGoApp You will love both games! They are so much fun! And a nice way to break-the-ice! #NJLibChat

BenderLibrarian Sep 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Hi coming in late elem library, Melinda from Pennsylvania. A2. I have no definite plans to use Pokemon Go but looking for ideas.#NJLibChat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@THLibrariZen Great idea! #NJLibChat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Woah! Krista, this is awesome! thank you for sharing! #njlibchat https://t.co/DudZWvz1jd

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: Make sure to show both students and teachers the FREE access to eBooks using @OpenEbks #NJLibChat https://t.co/RkwIESxpcK

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: Expectations, procedures, book clubs, book care, data bases, and library programming events are my main orientation topics #NJLibChat

davidfranz Sep 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@kristawelz @breakoutEDU @PokemonGoApp You have my attention. :-) #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Need a reminder for #NJLibChat? Sign up for notifications! #librarylife Next chat is Tues, Sept 20 @ 8PM https://t.co/6l21fbwxe4

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Hi, Melinda - thanks for joining us! #NJLibChat @BenderLibrarian

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: We offer optional orientation sessions called "ebook upstart" - led by students who are on our "ebook executive committee" #njlibchat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@Heather_Aston That would be fantastic and greatly appreciated! #NJLibChat

THLibrariZen Sep 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I hate to duck out early, but it's bedtime for my babies! This Mama has to go read some stories (woohoo)! Thanks for a great #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 Sep 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@Heather_Aston As soon as I get my kiddos to bed I will share the link. #njlibchat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Changing the Conversation About Librarians | Mark Ray | TEDxElCajonSalon Saw this today. #NJLibChat https://t.co/GCQC4PyUjq

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Changing the Conversation About Librarians | Mark Ray | TEDxElCajonSalon Saw this today. #NJLibChat https://t.co/rZOLyC68lI

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 @Heather_Aston I would love to see this! Please share the link with me too :) #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: need to market (& expand) collection of video tutorials - & I really want students create them, too @THLibrariZen #NJLibChat

StackupScore Sep 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT

What an amazing way to create ss leadership opportunities in the library! #NJLibchat https://t.co/I48fiMwsvR

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: We offer optional orientation sessions called "ebook upstart" - led by students who are on our "ebook executive committee" #njlibchat

BenderLibrarian Sep 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: I like to intoduce all of our materials especially to new teachers. I like the idea of presenting free ebooks for teachers.#NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@kmhmartin this is a favorite of mine #NJLibChat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@abookforfrances We are in the process of putting in a digital studio. Think that would be a great Ss activity. #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4: What type of CHALLENGES occur during library orientation? #NJLibChat https://t.co/c59BNP1XHf

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 @Heather_Aston @kristawelz and I make three! (Or maybe it's 4?) #NJLibChat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@abookforfrances I saw it for the first time today. Great talk! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@kmhmartin thanks for sharing! #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: Time! Orientation is often bumped as soon as schedules start getting tight (which is abt 10 days from now...) #NJLibChat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 - By far my biggest challenge is time. Second challenge...keep it engaging. #NJLibChat

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4. TIME! I know it's an imposition on teachers...and they lose instructional time. But, SO IMPORTANT, in my opinion. #NJLibChat

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Nice share! @kristawelz #njlibchat

BenderLibrarian Sep 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: With teachers I don't want to overwhelm them with more info at the beginning of the year. I am waiting till the 2nd-3rd week.#NJLibChat

OHS_LIB Sep 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#NJLibChat how about vote for your favorite character?

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@Heather_Aston I think most teachers like orientation. They like to sit back and jump in whenever they can :) #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 Sep 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Here is my digital breakout orientation link https://t.co/2hUl0gteSe Unfortunately not too many Ss got to the padlet. #njlibchat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4. Since I don't have an assistant... You can imagine! LOL #NJLibChat

BooksBytesBlog Sep 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Time! Never enough & so many Ss have burning questions. I thought of doubling classes, but √out line would be formidable. #NJLibChat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Thank you for sharing! #NJLibChat

BenderLibrarian Sep 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: Hard to get everything in when we keep having assemblies, but I don't give up! #NJLibChat

StackupScore Sep 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: Seeing classroom Ts struggle to conceptualize the amazing ally they have in the library just waiting to collaborate #NJLibchat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: Ha! Depends on grade level :) With 6th grade, anxiety ->challenge. With 8th grade ->overly-confident #njlibchat https://t.co/XhKQOqA4JS

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4: What type of CHALLENGES occur during library orientation? #NJLibChat https://t.co/c59BNP1XHf

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Clearly, we #librarians are constantly battling the clock - I think that's the most mentioned challenge #NJLibChat

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4. 2nd challenge = finding time to create activities & organize materials while doing things that must be done at beg of yr. #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 @Heather_Aston @kristawelz what a treat - TY! #NJLibChat

AMitchell828 Sep 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT

For Kinders-3rd I created puzzle stations that represented good or bad book care. They had to work together to put it together. #njlibchat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@Heather_Aston Do your students have a regular "library visit" time in your MS? #njlibchat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Yes! #njlibchat https://t.co/WwIeMJQf8I

Heather_Aston Sep 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4. 2nd challenge = finding time to create activities & organize materials while doing things that must be done at beg of yr. #NJLibChat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 That's adorable! So hands-on! But fun AND purposeful! #njlibchat

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: Ditto on time challenge. Classes arrive late so lessons get trimmed. So much that needs to be covered but time is gone #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q5: How do you make your students feel welcomed in the library? #NJLibChat https://t.co/otZElAIkBf

StackupScore Sep 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Thx 4 chat! Ducking out early for a webinar. PLEASE let us know if we can support YOUR library this year w/Stackup...it's free! #NJLibchat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Love that idea! #NJLibChat

mrterborg Sep 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@kristawelz Active listening, taking time to meet with all students, caring. #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@StackupScore thanks for joining! You are ALWAYS learning! Twitter chats, webinars? Good for you!!! #NJLibChat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5- https://t.co/XyqW6bjXLl. 2. Listen #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: stress it's *their* space - only rules are 'be kind to each other' and 'don't start any fires'. The rest is up to them #NJLibChat

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: I greet each student by name and hold a mini one on one conference at check out. I ask about their interests. #NJLibChat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@abookforfrances Glad you eliminate fire starting as an option! #NJLibChat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@Heather_Aston Every 2 weeks would be awesome! We hav booktalks every 4 weeks Research classes in between (sci last wk/hist next) #njlibchat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@LaurieMBolt we like to keep a sense of humor in hs - it's easy for us to take everything too seriously #NJLibChat

BooksBytesBlog Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Comfy, flexible seating; volunteer running √out so I can interact w/Ss; displaying student work; open at lunch & during TAD #NJLibChat

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@AMitchell828 Fo you have an example or photo to share? #njlibchat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@Heather_Aston Ours can visit during study hall - need a pass to work in grps, but can come anytime to check-out. #middleschool #njlibchat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5. One rule: Be Brave. Talk about how to be brave when learning. Let them know I am here for them. #NJLibChat

BenderLibrarian Sep 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: After we go over rules I talk about positive incentives. Discuss exciting new books we have. Decorating is a big part.#NJLibChat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Bullseye! #njlibchat https://t.co/0hNVReGlvk

BooksBytesBlog Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Comfy, flexible seating; volunteer running √out so I can interact w/Ss; displaying student work; open at lunch & during TAD #NJLibChat

BooksBytesBlog Sep 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 (cont.) - Have my motto up all the time: "In this room everyone is a student, everyone is a teacher." Try to live that daily. #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT

That's my kind of library rule - fabulous, Kimberly #NJLibChat @kmhmartin https://t.co/mY0G8o8VfK

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5. One rule: Be Brave. Talk about how to be brave when learning. Let them know I am here for them. #NJLibChat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Thanks, everyone! @abookforfrances thanks for inviting me! See you all next week! #NJLibChat https://t.co/DZuH0msqXl

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Julee, you are an #Eduhero ! #njlibchat https://t.co/x4bpXbK9uA

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: I greet each student by name and hold a mini one on one conference at check out. I ask about their interests. #NJLibChat

stony12270 Sep 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Oh no! I missed #NJLibChat tonight! I hope everyone is having an awesome week!!!

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@kmhmartin thanks for attending!!! #NJLibChat

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Thank you @noveltalk You are very kind. #njlibchat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Thanks for stopping by @kmhmartin! Great to start and end my learning day with you! #bfc530 #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Q5: How do you make your students feel welcomed in the library? #NJLibChat https://t.co/S0PRhEtum2

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Your ears must have been ringing @stony12270 - we were talking about your Library @breakoutEDU #NJLibChat

noveltalk Sep 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Awesome chat - Thanks everyone! #njlibchat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q6: (Question is stated in the image below) #NJLibChat https://t.co/g0YTA0DJbH

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6- All staff and students have gmail in our district. #NJLibChat

stony12270 Sep 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@abookforfrances oh my goodness! Our Ss loved @breakoutEDU! I bet my friend @THLibrariZen had something to do with this! Lol 😂 #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@stony12270 hey Stony! #NJLibChat

BenderLibrarian Sep 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Thanks! It's nice to get some ideas for the new school year. #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: Twitter, @RemindHQ, @padlet and a lot of F2F in the halls, caf and soon our new lounge #NJLibChat #TeamPVHS

biblioteqie Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I like to start with game-based talks... #NJLibChat https://t.co/yDp4npHVk3

BooksBytesBlog Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: Hall duty helps! (MC is open-space across from main office, 30 ft. from cafeteria.) Also email, Twitter, & chase people down. #NJLibChat

stony12270 Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@kristawelz Krista! How are you? I hope your first days of school have been #EduAwesome! #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@LaurieMBolt I Love Google Apps for Education #GAFE #NJLibChat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Reading makes us better (infographic) Something I just found! #NJLibChat #VCSMedia https://t.co/Qk2mWrdUgf

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian thanks for attending! #NJLibChat

kmhmartin Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Reading makes us better (infographic) Something I just found! #NJLibChat #VCSMedia https://t.co/RZgDxnmMUG

JuleeMurphy Sep 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

The most valuable activity I do during orientation is an in depth Reader Interest Survey. I read every one. The info is helpful #njlibchat

EdneyLib Sep 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#txlchat check out #njlibchat tonight - librarians coping with beginning school issues

BooksBytesBlog Sep 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@kmhmartin A-mazing! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to share it further. #NJLibChat

LaurieMBolt Sep 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@kristawelz All HS Ss get Chromebooks. 5th-8th have iPads. #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@biblioteqie Sharon, you should read "Everything Bad is Good For You".It discusses how gaming and television stimulate our minds. #NJLibChat

abookforfrances Sep 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@kmhmartin ooh, like this! Good find, thx for sharing #NJLibChat

kristawelz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@EdneyLib thanks for the shoutout! #NJLibChat

SaberLibrarian Sep 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@abookforfrances When is #NJLibChat? I'd love to join the conversation #ndlibchat