#MSLA Archive | Participate

participatechat Jan 10 @ 7:30 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #MSLA by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/nfsyXo4hzs

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:30 PM EST

Welcome to our chat! Please introduce yourself (name, school, grade level, something you're reading!) #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:31 PM EST

Please use the A1, A2, A3 format when replying to our chat. Thanks! #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:32 PM EST

Hi there! I'm Laura Gardner from #DartmouthPS; I am teacher librarian at DMS, 6 - 8. Just finished Scar Island by @dangemeinhart! #MSLA

In reply to @DanGemeinhart

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:33 PM EST

Q1 coming up in 2 minutes... #MSLA

saintjenn Jan 10 @ 7:33 PM EST

Hi! Jenn St. Michel, from Hurley Middle School in Seekonk! #MSLA

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:33 PM EST

Jen Thomas here, West Bridgewater Middle Senior HS, grades 7-12....currently reading Lily & Duncan #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:33 PM EST

Hi! Welcome to our chat! Nice to see you!! #MSLA

In reply to @saintjenn

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:34 PM EST

I looooooved Lily & Duncan! @DGephartwrites Glad you're here, Jen! #MSLA

In reply to @BlendedLibGirl, @DGephartWrites

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:34 PM EST

Hi #MSLA - Amy Short, Lib. Dir for Cambridge Pub. Schools. Reading Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler and The Girls by Emma Cline right now.

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:35 PM EST

Per YOUR suggestion, @LibrarianMsG :) #MSLA

In reply to @LibrarianMsG

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:35 PM EST

Q1 Why does advocacy matter as a school librarian? #MSLA #advocacy

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:35 PM EST

Welcome, Amy! Glad you're here. Big shoes to fill here. :) #MSLA

In reply to @amyshort2

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:35 PM EST

A1: to ensure schools and districts understand our ever-evolving role!!! #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:36 PM EST

A1 Many stakeholders don't understand what we do and sometimes they have an outdated vision of a #schoollibrarian #MSLA

saintjenn Jan 10 @ 7:36 PM EST

We are normally the only LMS in our bldg., and not everyone understands our role. We need to educate! #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:37 PM EST

Yes! It really is changing all the time, isn't it? So interesting to look back at my priorities 12 years ago #MSLA

In reply to @BlendedLibGirl

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:37 PM EST

Excited you are leading #MSLA chats; you're a natural for this role!

In reply to @LibrarianMsG

Rebrarian - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:37 PM EST

Reba Tierney here. Sorry, a little late. Coming off day 1 at Waltham High School #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:37 PM EST

Congrats on day 1! Hope it was great! Welcome. :) #MSLA

In reply to @Rebrarian

ctucker240 Jan 10 @ 7:38 PM EST

Carrie, East Bridgewater, grades 7-12 #msla. Hello!

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:38 PM EST

Hi Carrie!!! Welcome!! #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:38 PM EST

Glad you're here, Carrie! Hi from one town over... ;) #MSLA

In reply to @ctucker240

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:39 PM EST

Q2 coming up in 2 minutes... #MSLA

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:39 PM EST

Hi Donna - use the hashtag #msla for the chat.

In reply to @DonnaPhil

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:39 PM EST

this half hour will probably go too fast...I'm welcome to suggestions. the questions are on autopilot, lol. #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:40 PM EST

Any other thoughts on why we #advocacy matters? #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:41 PM EST

I think #advocacy is a daily part of the job -- we are in the customer service business and the two go hand in hand #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:41 PM EST

Q2 How do you advocate for your school library in your school and community? #MSLA #advocacy

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:41 PM EST

As others have mentioned, advocacy is so important so colleagues, admin, parents and students understand role of the school librarian. #msla

Rebrarian - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:41 PM EST

A1: As librarians we have a unique perspective on students needs, this should be shared #msla

ctucker240 Jan 10 @ 7:41 PM EST

A1. Advocacy informs our school communities and larger communities abt library services to students. Beats stereotypes. #msla

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:42 PM EST

Really good point, Reba. We have a perspective no one else in the school shares!! #MSLA

In reply to @Rebrarian

DonnaPhil Jan 10 @ 7:42 PM EST

people underestimate our role A1 #msla

In reply to @LibrarianMsG

LibrarianMsL Jan 10 @ 7:42 PM EST

Amanda Lawrence here from Dartmouth HS. Just finished #TheThousandthFloor. Currently reading Wandering Star. #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:42 PM EST

Welcome, Amanda! Loved your article on @Snapchat today in @sljournal -- congrats again!! #MSLA

In reply to @LibrarianMsL, @Snapchat, @sljournal

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:43 PM EST

A2: Use social media, school/district communications to let school community know great things happening in the library program. #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:43 PM EST

such a mistake to underestimate us... I got a mug for Christmas w Michael Moore quote abt librarians planning the revolution... #MSLA

In reply to @DonnaPhil

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:44 PM EST

Q3 coming up in 2 minutes... #MSLA

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:44 PM EST

A2: I think the way to start advocating is to work really hard to build relationships with Ts, Ss and admin #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:44 PM EST

Love using social media to promote my program! @instagram, @snapchat, @facebook are my faves. #MSLA

In reply to @instagram, @Snapchat, @facebook

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:43 PM EST

A2: Use social media, school/district communications to let school community know great things happening in the library program. #MSLA

Rebrarian - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:44 PM EST

A2: Advocate within the school by collaborating with teachers and sharing invaluable print & digital resources #msla

ctucker240 Jan 10 @ 7:44 PM EST

#msla Broadcasting services to faculty across subject areas and grade levels is a form of advocacy.

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:44 PM EST

A2: I also love advocating by investing students in the program as #studentvolunteers and watching them spread the love of the library #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:45 PM EST

A2: participating in district and school level committees and bringing our expertise to the table is also a form of advocacy! #MSLA

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:45 PM EST

One great way to advocate for the great work we do is #MSLA awards! Nominations due 1/30/17 - https://t.co/6cKjICZeeT

Rebrarian - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:45 PM EST

Can't wait to try Snapchat for the school library! #msla

ctucker240 Jan 10 @ 7:46 PM EST

#msla I'm offering a faculty session on Novelist at next PD day. --form of advocacy A2

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:46 PM EST

YES!!! Love this opportunity to showcase the amazingness in our profession!! #MSLA

In reply to @amyshort2

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:46 PM EST

Legislative Day is coming! Proposals are due! https://t.co/fF15Txxj7M #advocacy #MSLA

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:46 PM EST

Offering PD to Ts is such a great advocacy tool!! #MSLA

In reply to @ctucker240

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:47 PM EST

A2: I am also planning on speaking at a legislative breakfast later this month. https://t.co/a3ZVRPzPtF #MSLA

ctucker240 Jan 10 @ 7:47 PM EST

Oh yeah. Just finished Doll House by Fiona Davis and Nine, Ten by ???#msla

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:48 PM EST

A2: Advocacy by also offering programs for families such as media literacy, cybersafety and how to use library/digital resources. #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:48 PM EST

Nine, Ten is by Nora Raleigh Baskin -- loved it! @ctucker240 #MSLA

In reply to @ctucker240

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:49 PM EST

Q4 coming up in 2 minutes... #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:49 PM EST

We had an awesome program in the fall around @Screenagersmovie and #digicit -- it was such a hit #MSLA

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:48 PM EST

A2: Advocacy by also offering programs for families such as media literacy, cybersafety and how to use library/digital resources. #MSLA

ctucker240 Jan 10 @ 7:49 PM EST

#msla. Librarians are crafty, not evil. 😏

In reply to @LibrarianMsG, @DonnaPhil

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:50 PM EST

Q3 (bc apparently it didn't preload): how are you advocating for your library w regards to ESSA? #MSLA

Rebrarian - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:50 PM EST

I somehow missed Q3...oh well, on to Q4! #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:50 PM EST

My bad, @rebrarian!! #MSLA

In reply to @Rebrarian

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:51 PM EST

A2: I am lucky to be able to partner w/ local pub. lib. in WB. She has hosted S visits to the lib and we are org a town-wide read. #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:51 PM EST

Q4: Who’s going to a legislative breakfast in the next month? #MSLA #advocacy

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:51 PM EST

Awesome! Town-wide read sounds amazing! #MSLA

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:51 PM EST

A2: I am lucky to be able to partner w/ local pub. lib. in WB. She has hosted S visits to the lib and we are org a town-wide read. #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:51 PM EST

A4: I'm excited to go to the NB breakfast later this month. I have 5 min to speak and plan to show student work #MSLA

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:52 PM EST

A3: need some time to understand ESSA and where we fit #MSLA

LibrarianMsL Jan 10 @ 7:52 PM EST

A1: #Advocacy is so important. Without it, many aspects of library life go unknown & can be taken for granted. #MSLA

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:52 PM EST

So late, son had surprise evening activity! I'm Laura from N. Andover H.S. reading Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore. #MSLA

ctucker240 Jan 10 @ 7:53 PM EST

A3 In my own school? I have not, yet... #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:50 PM EST

Q3 (bc apparently it didn't preload): how are you advocating for your library w regards to ESSA? #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:53 PM EST

A3: #ESSA hearings were interesting. We advocated for mandate of a #schoollibrarian in every school in MA at the one I went to. #MSLA

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:53 PM EST

A4: @reflectlibrary will be hosting Leg. Breakfast @ her school in Cambridge at 8:30am on Friday (1/13). Excited to be attending! #MSLA

In reply to @reflectlibrary

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:54 PM EST

Welcome! My son's surprise activity was coming down w a stomach bug -- hope yours was more pleasant. #MSLA

In reply to @ms_l_harrington

ctucker240 Jan 10 @ 7:54 PM EST

Hi, Laura! #msla

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:52 PM EST

So late, son had surprise evening activity! I'm Laura from N. Andover H.S. reading Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore. #MSLA

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:54 PM EST

A1 -Advocacy so parents, Ts, admin, & Ss see & learn what school library does for them! Professionally, academically, socially! #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:55 PM EST

I loved hosting a legislative breakfast last yr - video from last year w my speech and student speeches here: https://t.co/gUJR2cgUTv #MSLA

DonnaPhil Jan 10 @ 7:55 PM EST

@amyshort2 has anyone shown screenagers to a high school audience? I'm considering it but we'd have to charge admission #MSLA

In reply to @LibrarianMsG, @amyshort2

saintjenn Jan 10 @ 7:55 PM EST

A2: I use Twitter a lot. Pics of Ss in class. #MSLA

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:55 PM EST

There are plans for our school (grade 7-12) to show it this spring. #MSLA

In reply to @DonnaPhil, @LibrarianMsG, @amyshort2

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:56 PM EST

EEK! Much better here, winter rowing day 1 with *varsity* (eve) instead of novices (afternoon). Hope ur guy's getting better! #MSLA

In reply to @LibrarianMsG

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:56 PM EST

We charged $5 per family suggested donation and sold baked goods and popcorn. #NJHS helped #MSLA

In reply to @DonnaPhil, @amyshort2

Rebrarian - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:56 PM EST

A3: At this point I am mostly trying to educate myself on ESSA #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:56 PM EST

Any other thoughts on #advocacy? Can anyone else go to a legislative breakfast? #MSLA

BlendedLibGirl - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:57 PM EST

I would like some info on when and where! #MSLA

In reply to @LibrarianMsG

saintjenn Jan 10 @ 7:57 PM EST

Ack! So sorry! #MSLA

In reply to @LibrarianMsG, @ms_l_harrington

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:57 PM EST

If you think you are interested in hosting a breakfast in 2018, start thinking now. More info here: https://t.co/jwqhLKSGOU #MSLA

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:58 PM EST

For those who can stay on, #mssaachat begins @ 8- Another good oppty to connect with MA admins & Ts (and to advocate for school libs). #msla

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:58 PM EST

What about Legislative Day? Last year was my first year thx to bookmark contest. I am going back for sure! #MSLA

ms_l_harrington - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:59 PM EST

A2: Not effectively enough or we'd have all the $$$ right? (ha!) I ask for what I want and play hard in return. NAHS Lib is >ever #MSLA

MGeoghegan22 Jan 10 @ 7:59 PM EST

#MSSAAchat Thank you, Amy. #MSLA We’re talking utilizing #EdTech 2 Engage R Ss w Learning Disabilities @iplante ?s https://t.co/HvrYAgzNZf

amyshort2 Jan 10 @ 7:58 PM EST

For those who can stay on, #mssaachat begins @ 8- Another good oppty to connect with MA admins & Ts (and to advocate for school libs). #msla

ctucker240 Jan 10 @ 7:59 PM EST

#msla the social part matters !!@ms_l_harrington

LibrarianMsL Jan 10 @ 7:59 PM EST

A2: I think student involvement is key! Meet w/ student council & students on the newspaper staff. Get them interested/invested. #MSLA

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Jan 10 @ 7:59 PM EST

Legislative day March 7: https://t.co/4JZu9achF8; #MakerSpace @Masscue SIG & #MSLA hosting field trip @techgypsy11 makerspace that afternoon

In reply to @masscue, @TechGypsy11