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.
Well #txlchat I won’t be on tonight. At that #DallasStars game with my family where my daughter’s choir is singing! Have a great last chat of the year! ❤️❤️❤️
Q1: Of course #txlchat is my fav PD. But all the “12 days” list we’ve seen lately are great shortcuts to tech trends. I’ve shared the best w peers through my weekly Web Wanderings email. Email me if you want to be added to the list. sharon.gullett@gmail.com
A1 Was able to present at @LearningForward conference and talk to attendees about ways librarians can play an important role in staff PD. Always a special gift to present with @mathpatty & @clippenholz#txlchat
A1 Yesterday @cuethelibrarian taughte me how to make a group in @MackinVIA and today I taught my staff how to use mackinvia so they can read over the break! #txlchat
I had the great fortune to be involved with the Lilead Fellows this past year--been so transformative. It was really centered around us learning leadership skills, how to plan a project, active listening, evidence, and more. #txlchat
A1-my fall learning has been focused around diversity & equity. I'm sharing w/our LISD Equity Strategic Planning Cmt & also planning for spring lib training #txlchat
A1- One of the most important things I’ve learned is to try new things and to reach out for help/support when needed. The librarians I’ve met have been so helpful and supportive. #TXLCHAT
A1 I've also learned what a difference a great admin and support looks like so that I can reflect that and improve my leadership skills on my campus! #txlchat
A1 Was able to present at @LearningForward conference and talk to attendees about ways librarians can play an important role in staff PD. Always a special gift to present with @mathpatty & @clippenholz#txlchat
A1-I've been blessed with many mentors and fellow librarians that have offered my a wealth of knowledge--from practical suggestions to guidance on long term goals and best practices in librarianship. I'm trying some things now and saving some for year two! #txlchat
Q2: The relationships I’ve built with my “baby librarian” mentees are so rewarding. I’ve been able to “plant the seeds” and teach newbies some of the skills I’ve learned over the years. #txlchat
Q2: A relationship that I've had but has become newly deepened is with our art history teacher. We've developed a really good working partnership! Look for unusual connections! #txlchat
A1 Over the last few months, I've formed new relationships with some awesome teachers and we are presenting at a DOI conference in October about the wonderful things a collaboration between librarians and teachers can do! #txlchat
A1 Over the last few months, I've formed new relationships with some awesome teachers and we are presenting at a DOI conference in October about the wonderful things a collaboration between librarians and teachers can do! #txlchat
A2 this is my 3rd yr at a HS campus and the 1st year I have 3teachers bringing students in EVERY 3weeks for booktalks and free choice checkouts. That took relationship building & I couldn’t be happier with this development! #txlchat
A1 the librarians are invited to the summer administrators retreat each year. The value of listening to and being part of these conversations has been incredibly beneficial as we advocate and work with the various teams & stakeholders at our schools & beyond #TxLChat
A2: A teacher at my campus is studying to become a librarian and invited me to present at a district ELA PD and now we are going to also present at TCTELA in January! And she's always game to collaborate in the library! @hrorr5#txlchat
A2--I have two wonderful mentors (@librariandee and @Stallionlib) who have been my saviors this year. Both are helping me through my first year and check in with me frequently. Sat down with one on Monday for a great reflective chat about the first half of the year! #txlchat
A2–recently planned and created two new collaborative lessons in two content areas I haven’t worked with before, SS and math. I’m excited about the learning that will take place next semester! #txlchat
A2 Working w/the #Lilead Cohort 2 Fellows has been an exceptional gift. Along w/a team of four fellows including @technolibrary we guest edited the Jan/Feb 2019 Issue of @AASL Knowledge Quest “Evaluation & Assessment for Learning.” Coming soon to your mailbox! #txlchat
A1 I enjoyed TALL Texans because it expanded my definition of leading and gave me opportunities for involvement in @TXLA that I might not have otherwise encountered. #txlchat
A2- The new relationships I’ve made through TLA have been wonderful to my professional growth. I’ve felt encouraged to step into more leadership roles and been more confident in those roles. #TXLCHAT
A1 the librarians are invited to the summer administrators retreat each year. The value of listening to and being part of these conversations has been incredibly beneficial as we advocate and work with the various teams & stakeholders at our schools & beyond #TxLChat
Q2:I am so excited about a new relationship/collaboration with art teacher and 4th grade ELA. We are doing a three way #SibertSmackdown project. Kids chose a nonfiction book and will create a sculpture in art class based on the book. I'm sure I will tweet about it ;-)#txlchat
#txlchat A2 I am blessed to serve two campuses. I am forging a partnership with my early college hs ELA dept. So happy to be connecting them to Skype author visit with Laurie Halse Anderson.
A2-There are a number of new librarians this year, and we help each other and check on each other as well. Can't forget @becalzada --valuable conversations that I really should record because she gives me so many great ideas! #txlchat
I agree! I love the enthusiasm of the "baby librarians"! They are some of my favorite people to collaborate with and share ideas! @MrsBeccaPruitt@LaurenBHicks#txlchat
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@sharongullett, @MrsBeccaPruitt, @LaurenBHicks
A2: Having (or being) a mentor is so powerful as we learn and grow. Lilead Fellows were all experienced but having mentors made such a difference to us. IT helps no matter where you are in your career. #txlchat
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@GVH_Library, @librariandee, @Stallionlib
Brilliant @lispylibrarian !!! Copresenting w/Ts demonstrates your powerful #collaboration experiences & provides a visual image to go w/your message! #txlchat
A1 Over the last few months, I've formed new relationships with some awesome teachers and we are presenting at a DOI conference in October about the wonderful things a collaboration between librarians and teachers can do! #txlchat
A1 I enjoyed TALL Texans because it expanded my definition of leading and gave me opportunities for involvement in @TXLA that I might not have otherwise encountered. #txlchat
A1 My PLN’s knowledge is the biggest gift I have received, and I share those gifts with my teachers and friends. Here is my Twelve Days of Winter Fun #Edtech gifts #txlchathttps://t.co/GOGkpfjtZK
A2- The new relationships I’ve made through TLA have been wonderful to my professional growth. I’ve felt encouraged to step into more leadership roles and been more confident in those roles. #TXLCHAT
Q3: Not exactly school-related. Wrote 2 grants for a small public lib & awarded $3,000 for children’s books. It’s contributing to the isd’s literacy effort through another avenue. New Bluebonnets ordered the day after announcement and already on the shelves. #txlchat
A1 Through my attendance at TLA and ALA this past year, I have developed my skills in cataloging, the job hunting process, and leadership. I have used those skills to be a better cataloger, obtain a new job, and effectively lead a student organization I was in. #txlchat
#txlchat A2 Shout out to Coach Ruben Saenz. We recently collaborated on a rigor and relevance writing lesson that challenged his college readiness class to submit poetry for inclusion in a student anthology.
A1 I enjoyed TALL Texans because it expanded my definition of leading and gave me opportunities for involvement in @TXLA that I might not have otherwise encountered. #txlchat
A3 SO MANY BOOKTALKS!! I feel like I do at least 10 a day not just with students, but teachers, admin, and staff! Today, my lunch and learn focus was teaching staff how to get in to @MackinVIA and Sora over the break. #txlchat
A3 This month I am blogging about traditional literacies. Next week’s post “The Gift of Literacies” will include the attached photo. Although I don’t have Ss at the moment, I am blessed w/a grandson (10 mos) who loves books! #txlchat
A3: I am sharing ARCs I have received from conferences, bringing authors to speak to Ss, and celebrating ALL reading through our campus Reading Challenge! #txlchat
A3: I really believe that grade level mock projects are great at encouraging the love of reading and literacy. I do a Mock Newbery, Sibert, Caldecott and now my 6th graders are all reading the TBA books (and yes, I'm from NY!) We will do our own voting, too. #txlchat
Brilliant @lispylibrarian !!! Copresenting w/Ts demonstrates your powerful #collaboration experiences & provides a visual image to go w/your message! #txlchat
A1 Over the last few months, I've formed new relationships with some awesome teachers and we are presenting at a DOI conference in October about the wonderful things a collaboration between librarians and teachers can do! #txlchat
A3 a big goal of mine this year was to reinstate the Book Talk. We have nearly 40 ELAR teachers alone at my school, so it’s incredibly hard to work with everyone. But, we’ve had almost all ELAR teachers come in for a book talk twice this semester! #txlchat
A3 I encourage a love of literacy by giving the students a space to share, collaborate, and create. The library belongs to the students, not me. #txlchat
#txlchat A3 Leading the charge to bring our first ever Battle of the Books local competition to our district and supporting our advancing teams to Regional Competition.
A3-Stopping in the chaos and engaging in a real book talk, or student-driven reading conversation. Yes, there are 4 people who might need me, but I'm going to give my full attention to someone and really hear and respond to their book/reading question. #txlchat
A3-Sharing what I read with others, challenging librarians to offer extra checkout for the winter break & promoting Overdrive, our digital library #txlchat
A3: Working with our teachers through meetings and PD opportunities to talk about effectively using sustained silent reading, and independent choice reading. Sharing what I've learned at conferences like @NCTE too #txlchat
A3-Love sitting in planning meetings with teachers so that I can recommend mentor texts that are great and will meet their instructional needs. #txlchat
A2 Teaching a course at UNT has also allowed each to meet students studying to become or who’ve recently become school librarians. I love the fresh perspectives! #txlchat
A2 I was also privileged to share a webinar w/ the #AASLleaders talking about reading. Bravo to #AASL for instituting this program and for the participants in the program. #txlchat
A2 I believe relationships are key to most of what happens in our library space, but one is my ELA team! What an incredible team of willing educators. My circ is up, they are eager! My principal is absolutely the best. She’s new, but she gets it. I don’t have to explain #TxLChat
Just finished up at a Children’s Shelter Christmas party where my KeyClub students and my daughters helped the children select books as a gift. So happy we were given the opportunity to help! Thanks @Whataburger and @CarolHarle1 📚❤️🎄 #txlchat
A3-Love sitting in planning meetings with teachers so that I can recommend mentor texts that are great and will meet their instructional needs. #txlchat
A2: Yes! I’ve met some wonderful people in my jobs and through TLA and my student LIS organization. Just one example: the Chair of @TXLACMRT and I will be collaborating on a #txla19 presentation on school library cataloging resources! #txlchat
A3-Chatting with the admin assistant about books that she and her daughter can read together and share. It doesn't just happen in the library! #txlchat
A3 I always love taking time to help students find the perfect book, or visiting when they ask questions. I have the #tayshaslist and #lonestarlist posters on my counter and write comments on them or point out books. It’s also fun to provide read-spikes. #txlchat
A3: I've been thinking about this a lot and think I might start a "Breakfast and Books" book club couple of mornings a week starting in January. Ideas welcome! #txlchat
A3 #txlchat Next month I will have an e-book published on the @MWFBaz Make Way for Books app. It’s exciting to know that families will be using their devices to read my story w/their children. (And I can’t wait to see the illustrations). https://t.co/SpreKJAgrh
@GMS_DrMitchell is the BEST principal I've ever had and my growth and success this year wouldn't happen without her! Also to my amazing #pln and #libbestie@cuethelibrarian for always supporting and encrouaging my crazy ideas! #txlchat
A4 special shoutout to @librochica who is soon to retire. Thank you for your guidance and friendship. So excited and happy for your next stage!! ❤️😘 #txlchat
A4: Shoutout to our instructional partner and edtechs for their constant collaboration efforts, and also to our art history teacher for special projects. Also to one of our new teachers who seeks input. Love that. #txlchat
Q4: With the efforts of all our weekly participants, we can share our expertise and build a stronger lib community. Looking forward to more learning in 2019. #txlchat
A4-@becalzada for coaching me, and giving me great opportunities. Wouldn't be here without you! @librariandee for being a wonderful mentor. I love your passion and our chats! @Stallionlib for always answering my questions so quickly and checking in! #txlchat
A4: and outside the instructional piece, I am so grateful to our M&O department for working with me on our library spaces. Their support invaluable. #txlchat
#txlchat A4. My library team who is in the trench with me daily. one of today’s task was to care for a sparrow who flew into the library. Thanks to our computer lab managers, techs, student office aides and my new assistant 👏❤️👏
Q4–I spent each day in November highlighting my appreciation for supporters of my library—my principal, administrators, students, faculty & staff, community members, and fellow librarians. I have the best job in the world bc I have the most supportive school community!! #txlchat
A4 I appreciate participants on #txlchat. Connecting w/practicing #schoollibrarians & #schoollibrarian supervisors helps keep me current/thinking/committed to advocating for our profession. Your practice & collegiality give me hope for Ss, Ts, and #schoollibraries. Thank you!
A4: Remember to take these Twitter shoutouts and turn them into real "thank yous" for those who have given you gifts of learning and support this year :) #txlchat
A4: Our IT - the amazing @TechieBeckyLynn! She helps me collaborate with teachers and show them ways to integrate technology, helps me with all technology problems in the fastest way possible, and covers the library for me when I need to step out! ♥️♥️♥️ #txlchat@HumbleISD_AMS
Bonus A— THIS! Do you see this huge stack? Also, spending time with my family. I love being able to reconnect with them and being able to relax and enjoy each other’s company. #txlchat
A4 And a special thank you to @sharongullett for her unfailing collection of the #txlchat archives. I appreciate being able to catching up w/the chat when I can’t be live w/y’all.
A3 working w/ our sec curr coor to get access to overdrive through our public library for every HS student. In planning stages-either bussing them over or bring the library to us. We want them to know where our public library is located & build a relationship there #TxLChat
Agree! Sometimes I said yes when I didn't know how, and so much appreciate all those who believed I could do something and supported me while I figured it out! #txlchat People like @becalzada and @LuPodmore still helping me ;) lol
A4: I appreciate @Librarygal for her passion and dedication to school libraries and librarians and her support and encouragement over the years. Thank you. #txlchat
A4- I’d like to give a shout out to an amazing principal @Crispeone who supports the library in every way! Her book talks on the announcements are a great way to get students talking about books. #txlchat
A4 Shoutouts to the awesome group of librarians I get to work with. Such a talented group of individuals. It’s so much fun working & planning to create cool opportunities for our #castleberryisd kids. And to @lsmccrary my partner in crime... the best library aide ever❤️📚#txlchat
A1: @ViperLibrary (Zandra Lopez) generously shares gifts of learning with me every day! The latest: https://t.co/re262qZzvm#txlchat I plan to use this when we collaborate with Biology and English in January.
A1: A bit late to the party, but @SWHSlibrarian for teaching me new things and making me a better librarian when it comes to reading programming! #txlchat
A4 double shoutouts to @faulknerr for always supporting our library programming, knowing the librarian is an integral & important part of the whole student learning experience and making sure librarians have a voice and seat at the table #CastleberryISD#txlchat
A3: Winter Book Fair, Book raffles, my new order came in a couple of days ago so students are swapping out their books for new titles to read over the break! And we have a teacher book club! #TXLChat
A4: my awesome most bestest librarian friend @lispylibrarian for always encouraging me to try new things and being a shoulder to cry on when I need to vent lol I love you, Steph!! #txlchat
A2: One of the many wonderful teachers I have met in my new position as a high school librarian is the ESL teacher. We worked together on a project where her kids wrote and illustrated bilingual books for 4th and 5th graders at one of our feeder elementary schools. #txlchat
A4 @jason_nolanj for his gift of flexibility for me to run our library free from the constraints of being on the master schedule. That act of confidence and trust is not taken lightly. I am so grateful!
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