#MSLA Archive

MSLA (Massachusetts School Library Association) is a monthly chat that is held (alternating) on the second Tuesday and Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday June 14, 2017
7:30 PM EDT

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Welcome to our chat! Pls introduce yourself: name, school, grades & a book you can't wait to read this summer! #MSLA
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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Laura Gardner, host of our chat on this gorgeous night at a busy time of year...Teacher Librarian at DMS in Dartmouth #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:31 PM EDT

anyone else there? :) I'm planning to read TONS. Have been making a stack in the library. Must read more than sad realistic fic #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Q1 is up! What summer PD opportunities do you recommend? What are you planning to do? #futurereadylibs #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A1: I'm going to do some summer PD w @Masscue (Googlepalooza and Summer Camp) and I'll be at the @NHSLMA summer camp. #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@Masscue summer camp still has room -- I'll be presenting w @msliberyan on @Touchcastedu https://t.co/p4ISYmPLCI #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A1: Also excited about @MassCUE googlepalooza. A few Ts from my school are coming w me. :) https://t.co/eaooy8Bwkz #MSLA
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A1: A few summers ago I did the EDCO ELL PD & it was great! #msla
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:37 PM EDT
Forgot #msla!
- Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:35 PM EDT
  
  Reba here! Librarian at Waltham High. Scythe by Neal Shusterman & Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman checked out to get summer reading started!
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:37 PM EDT

I've been wanting to do that one, @rebrarian! I need it to be a bit closer. #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Scythe is on my list, too! I have it in the stack. :) @rebrarian #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:39 PM EDT

The two rdg specialists and I are doing a challenge where we try to read 3 middle grade books a week each. #axis360 audio will help! #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Q2 is up! Where do you learn about summer PD? #futurereadylibs #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A2: My district, #DartmouthPS, offers good PD; I also love the @Masscue offerings. #MSLA
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A2: The listserv is a huge help with this!! #msla
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:41 PM EDT
I agree! We should post a question there and/or on FB about summer PD and see what other people are doing. #MSLA
- Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:41 PM EDT
  
  A2: The listserv is a huge help with this!! #msla
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@rebrarian -- a bit sad you're the only one to see my super cute watermelon images. but glad you're here! #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Q3 is up! What projects will you work on over the summer? How do you decide what to prioritize? #futurereadylibs #MSLA
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Great idea! #msla
In reply to @LibrarianMsG
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:47 PM EDT

Yes @LibrarianMsG! Easy to overlook district run PD's, but they can be great! #msla
In reply to @LibrarianMsG, @masscue, @LibrarianMsG
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A3: I want to work on Google certification, levels 1 and 2. I also want to READ and I want to try #breakoutEdu. #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A3: Also prioritizing planning for all the changes next yr -- fully flexible sched for first time and an ITS to work with! BIG CHANGE #MSLA
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:48 PM EDT

A3: Updating my Library website for sure! I always think I will have time during the year, but it never happens! #msla
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A3: I also am going to write a blog for the One School, One Story read, with at least one update every 1-2 weeks! #msla
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Good one! I have a few updates to do myself. Want to add #Makered challenges and ideas #MSLA
In reply to @Rebrarian
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:50 PM EDT

That's awesome!! #msla
In reply to @LibrarianMsG
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:51 PM EDT

I definitely plan to use social media to share all the books I'm reading but want to take a step away from devices this summer #MSLA
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A3: Also, like you @LibrarianMsG , Read, Read, READ! #msla
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:52 PM EDT
We are so lucky to get to do that for our jobs, right? I can't believe it sometimes. #lucky #bookaday #amreading #MSLA
- Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:51 PM EDT
  
  A3: Also, like you @LibrarianMsG , Read, Read, READ! #msla
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Great goal, but so hard! #msla
In reply to @LibrarianMsG
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:53 PM EDT
I am going to try to set times of day that I "check in" online & then put the devices away for the rest of the day for our 3 wks in VT #MSLA
- Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:52 PM EDT
  
  Great goal, but so hard! #msla
  In reply to @LibrarianMsG
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Q4 #MSLA
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Welcome! Glad you're here! What summer PD are you thinking of doing? what will you READ? :) #MSLA
In reply to @DonnaPhil, @Rebrarian
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Hello! Welcome! #msla
In reply to @DonnaPhil, @LibrarianMsG
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A4: I'm excited to try #breakoutedu, #virtualreality and do more w our new @ozobot kits. #MSLA
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A4: Super excited to start a Teen Advisory Group in the Fall. Maybe call it Library Council? That sounds fancy! #msla
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A4: #1 priority is figuring out new role as flexible sched librarian and getting to know the new ITS. New team! #MSLA
Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:58 PM EDT

I think Scythe is the librarian book of the summer! #msla
In reply to @DonnaPhil, @LibrarianMsG
LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Love the name! Getting student input is so valuable and I love the relationships w those kids, too. #MSLA
- Rebrarian - Moderator Jun 14 @ 7:57 PM EDT
  
  A4: Super excited to start a Teen Advisory Group in the Fall. Maybe call it Library Council? That sounds fancy! #msla