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EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to Breaking Stereotypes where r u coming from 2nite #txlchat

participatechat Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST

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

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST

Hi! Richelle #GISDLibraries Coord in Garland. Humbled to be here tonight! #txlchat

ThomassonSarah Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST

Sarah here from Fort Worth #txlchat

ReadingRay Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST

Kelsey Ray from Garland, Texas...excited to chat! #txlchat

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:01 PM EST

Linsey Taylor, Pk-5th librarian #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:01 PM EST

Hey everyone! Welcome to tonight’s #txlchat Breaking Stereotypes w/@RichelleReads Who’s in?

In reply to @richellereads

kellylibrarian1 Mar 7 @ 9:01 PM EST

What a day! Ready for this 👍🏻 #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

Sara, Elementary librarian in San Antonio #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

Kelly, HS librarian from Amarillo...Hi! #txlchat

Pthompson_EMS Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

#txlchat Pamela Thompson excited to chat about libs

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

Welcome! Let's have some fun! #txlchat

In reply to @kellylibrarian1

joliejennings Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

Jolie from Liberty Hill, ready for #txlchat 😃

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

Q1: What 1 stereotype would you like to abolish? What opportunities would present themselves if this stereotype no longer existed? #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hey, y'all! Sonja, HS librarian from beautiful Nacogdoches here tonight for #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

Becky, District Lib Coor, Leander ISD #txlchat

jdlaboon Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST

Jennifer from Ft Worth #txlchat

ThomassonSarah Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST

@AHHSLibrary @TxASL @AHHSmules @AHISD yes, we do #RealLifeFridays & they've been a huge hit! #txlchat

In reply to @IreneKistler, @AHHSLibrary, @TxASL, @AHHSmules, @AHISD

JuleeMurphy Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST

Julee from the Coastal Bend region of South Texas. I just thought I would get semi-specific tonight regarding location. #txlchat

psoneil Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hi, Patrick O'Neil, Prosper ISD Instructional Media Coordinator here. #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST

So excited by the names I'm seeing! #txlchat

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST

A1 That the library has to be a quiet place. #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

If u haven't already, make sure 2 follow @TXLA & join the FB event for TLA https://t.co/1fDsNrVtcC 2 get all the conference info #txlchat

In reply to @TXLA

ReadingRay Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1: I would like to abolish the stereotype that we only know how to read books to kids. We have much more to offer to Ss and staff #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1 not listneing to what our S's want in the library - kinds of books, what programming, etc #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1 - I would abolish the stereotype that all librarians do is check out books and read books all day #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

RT Q1 #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

Q1: What 1 stereotype would you like to abolish? What opportunities would present themselves if this stereotype no longer existed? #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1: All they do is sit and check out books #breakingstereotypes #library Real Librarians are not #silos @becalzada #txlchat

In reply to @becalzada

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1: That kids have to read books "on their level" #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hi! Ro, elementary LMS, to 500+ Seusstastical readers! #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1 Libs are NOT book collectors! Ts, Ss, & Admin would see us as someone who models best instructional practices. #txlchat

ThomassonSarah Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1: that all we know are books, that we're not teachers #txlchat

Pthompson_EMS Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

#txlchat Q1: stereotype that libs are warehouses of books we r so much more! #sisd_READS

becalzada - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

And please follow @TxASL to stay up to date on school library relatede info #txlchat

In reply to @TxASL

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

If u haven't already, make sure 2 follow @TXLA & join the FB event for TLA https://t.co/1fDsNrVtcC 2 get all the conference info #txlchat
In reply to @TXLA

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

welcome @psoisd #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi, friend! How are you doing? #txlchat

In reply to @kellylibrarian1

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1. always QUIET, care more about books than people, books only, fearful of tech #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

The fearful of tech KILLS me! #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

A2 All a librarian does is check books in & out. We are sooooo much more than that! #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: I think we all agree that shushing is now extinct and that modern libraries are vibrant multi-opportunity spaces for everyone. #txlchat

joliejennings Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: "all you do is check out books." We do so much more and could work more with Ts to support them #txlchat

jdlaboon Mar 7 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: I'd like to break the stereotype that school librarians just check books in and out #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1 I'd like to bust the stereotype that we and, by extension, our institutions are stuck in the past. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1. part 2. opportunities to be seen as joyful leaders in the school setting #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1-Hearing "a librarian's job is EASY" #txlchat

jdlaboon Mar 7 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: looks like we all agree!! #txlchat

kimballreaders Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: shhhhhhh it's the library. I keep trying to bust that one #kimballES #misdlibraries #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

YEP. it is still such a widespread notion. #txlchat

In reply to @richellereads

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

JOYFUL - yes!! We are not all souprpusses! #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q2: How do you surprise or open the eyes of your Ts, Ss, & Admin? #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

A2 Many are surprised by my love & knowledge of tech. This has opened many doors for me & gotten me a seat at the big kids table! #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

I've been in your library. Quiet is NEVER a word I'd use! <3 #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

joliejennings Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: that I've read every book in the library! At least that's what the kids think! #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

By making the library a place where learning happens. A place where they want to stop and watch or participate in what's going on #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q2: How do you surprise or open the eyes of your Ts, Ss, & Admin? #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

we sure do! #txlchat

In reply to @Pthompson_EMS

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

Yes! Sometimes I think the libraries are the most future forward places on campus #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1 I'd like to bust the stereotype that we and, by extension, our institutions are stuck in the past. #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

A2: Being a leader in #tech Delivering #great PD Knowing how to show them a #betterway #adminsurprise #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1-that we are the "copyright" police #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

You can totally use that your advantage! #txlchat

In reply to @joliejennings

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:08 PM EST

ha! #TRUTH #txlchat

In reply to @lenbryan25

becalzada - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1-every educator should be informed on copyright #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

A2 By knowning the name of ALL their kids and sharing observations on how they are improving in different areas. #iamyourpartner #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

A2 surprise them w an invitation when something is going on! share photos of S's projects, brag on T's collaborations #txlchat

kimballreaders Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

A2: connecting lessons to curric, going to their spaces, & proving I'm a support system #kimballES #misdlibraries #txlchat

SmithReads Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

Good evening from Frisco! Jan Pelias says A1: Get rid of the shushing librarian! #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

OMG I am literally the copyright police for my district! #txlchat

In reply to @becalzada

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

A2 I'm an honest person... or some might say blunt. So I don't hold back, I "correct" Ts, A & Ss on misconceptions. #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

A2: I surprise my people by being a big YES! to whatever they need from me. I'm innovative, joyful, knowledgeable, friendly, & fun! #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

ha ha! I can barely walk to my car some days #txlchat

In reply to @becalzada

joliejennings Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

A2: I do more than just story time and support objectives other than ELAR #txlchat

AZHSPRIN Mar 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

Your library is the "HEART" of the school! Am enjoying your responses! #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

A2 By going all out for homecoming dress up days...Librarian aka Three Musketeer!! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

A2. by walking the walk on the daily. BE the change. #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

I wish I was a "dress up" kind of librarian. So not my thing #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator

SmithReads Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

A2: Surprise Ss with innovative activities like Makerspace and Breakouts #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q3: What stereotypes have you embraced in order to accomplish a program goal? #txlchat

C_B_Fisher Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

#txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

That I have read ALL the books in the library LOL #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q3: What stereotypes have you embraced in order to accomplish a program goal? #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

A3 Answering "Yes! & if I dont I can sure find out!" 2 any & all questions that start with "Do you know" #googleaintgotnothingonme #txlchat

utalaniz Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2: By doing all that we do! #txlchat

goodbooklady Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 We are teachers! I would like for everyone to remember that. If people remembered that--we could get so far in curriculum. #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2-sharing info about what's happening on campus; librarians should have a pulse of how Ts are feeling/sharing/talking about #txlchat

jdlaboon Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2: I'd love to see us post TEKS we're teaching in a lesson in the library just like a classroom. #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

A3: I tap into mushy memories of libraries to tug at the heartstrings. We are respected and trusted b/c of professionalism. #txlchat

ReadingRay Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2: Ts-provide resources they didn't know existed, Ss-teach something new/engaging, Admin-actually coming in the library #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

A3 I totally DON'T know everything, but I'll act like I do if it means more collab opps! #txlchat

aldinelibraries Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

Going to their spaces is so important. Shows you have skills "outside" book check out. #txlchat

In reply to @kimballreaders

esmcdtx Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: That librarians are Not teachers. I can't tell you how many Ts & Ss are shocked when they learn that I'm a certified teacher. #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

Yes! I used to feel like I was a liason between teachers and admin #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2-sharing info about what's happening on campus; librarians should have a pulse of how Ts are feeling/sharing/talking about #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2 Collaborating and being in GL planning meetings even if we are talking science or math. #iteacheverything #txlchat

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

#txlchat so many ppl don't know u have to have taught b/4 becoming a librarian. Sigh

In reply to @goodbooklady

kimballreaders Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

A3: I am an authority on book selection; let me find you something new to read and connect to the lesson #misdlibraries #txlchat

SmithReads Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

Incidentally ...this episode of Seinfeld was on earlier! https://t.co/eULSAJsWdu #txlchat

danamoneil1 Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

I would like to bust the stereotype that I am not a teacher or potential partner. Lots of collab could bust wide open! #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

A3-Literacy leader; it's way to integrate with every content, families, community #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

A3: To accomplish goals I don’t get hung up in how the term #librarian sometimes gets pretty generic #txlchat

CassieJanda Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

Cassie here in Fort Worth #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: People are amazed by how radically different my library looks from 1 hour to next- like a movie set changing for the next scene #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

A3 Embraced the stereotype that I AM the copyright police in order to provide professional development on copyright #txlchat

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

#txlchat their in my lesson plans but I do t post them. I'm going to think about that.

In reply to @jdlaboon

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

I feel ya on the fun dress up days @thebookinator #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

Yep - I sometimes learn an app justa few minutes before I teach it. I'm also unafraid of public failure! #txlchat

In reply to @richellereads

aldinelibraries Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

#txlchat A2 @jdlaboon if not posted, at least share with Adm8n/staff via email. Esp. elem on ancillary schedule.

In reply to @jdlaboon

Sparks_Interest Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3 I like that people think I have read all the books because its a great dream! #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3 Hmmmmmm..... I don't feel I get a lot of stereotyping at my school, if anything they love to participate and help. #imsolucky #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

Right! I feel like we have to model risk-taking/failure/survivial for Ss and Ts #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

Yep - I sometimes learn an app justa few minutes before I teach it. I'm also unafraid of public failure! #txlchat
In reply to @richellereads

joliejennings Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3: I love to read and share books. I love helping kids find exactly what they're looking for or introducing them to something new #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

Hardly! Too much to do #txlchat

ReadingRay Mar 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

Amen! I think there is a stereotype that I am sitting at my desk all day doing nothing
In reply to @becalzada

C_B_Fisher Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 by dressing up as a favorite character! #txlchat

esmcdtx Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: When I teach a lesson that is effective & assess Ss or when I show them new tech tools. I always get "Ls can do that?" #txlchat

ReadingRay Mar 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3: Being willing to help...saying yes all the time even if too busy or unsure. #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST

ha ha! LOVE. We should share all of our pics sometime. I bet you have as many as I do!! #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST

Hey, friend! glad to see you! #txlchat

In reply to @CassieJanda

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST

I didn't know book check out was a skill! LOL Crazy that ppl think it is! #txlchat

In reply to @aldinelibraries, @kimballreaders

esmcdtx Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST

Me too! My students think all I do is read, which is kind of true, but not really. #txlchat

In reply to @laffinglibrary

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST

A3 Public failure allows human librarians! @lenbryan25 #txlchat

In reply to @lenbryan25

danamoneil1 Mar 7 @ 9:16 PM EST

A3: I have embraced the story time stereotype.I refuse to give it up. My read aloud is sometimes the only one a kid hears in a week #txlchat

CassieJanda Mar 7 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 By modeling how dynamic and future forward the library can be, tech knowledge, curriculum knowledge and support #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:16 PM EST

I do think it is a skill - its all in the wrist... My Ts LOVE use the scanner LOL #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:15 PM EST

I didn't know book check out was a skill! LOL Crazy that ppl think it is! #txlchat
In reply to @aldinelibraries, @kimballreaders

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:16 PM EST

yes! we must share those!!! hilarious! #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator

goodbooklady Mar 7 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 I keep up with their scope and sequence and suggest lesson ideas, extensions, etc. #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:16 PM EST

I do this and include the AASL standards #txlchat

jdlaboon Mar 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2: I'd love to see us post TEKS we're teaching in a lesson in the library just like a classroom. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

super cute! #txlchat

In reply to @C_B_Fisher

MaryWoodard Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

Mary here from mesquite. Sry I'm late Had to watch @swish41 score his 30K point! #txlchat #dallasmavericks

In reply to @swish41

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q4: Who inspires you to break stereotypes & push boundaries? #txlchat

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

I do it for the Ss #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q4: Who inspires you to break stereotypes & push boundaries? #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

LOL I have a made a career out of public failures! #txlchat

In reply to @lenbryan25

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

#txlchat I had a T ask me y I needed a master's to do this job. 🙄

In reply to @ReadingRay, @goodbooklady

utalaniz Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

A3: I also love storytime! It's a way to connect with readers! I love hearing their laughter and surprise to stories! #txlchat

In reply to @danamoneil1

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

A4: #TxLChat is my #Inspiration

JuleeMurphy Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

I agree. We all love the story time young and old alike. #txlchat

danamoneil1 Mar 7 @ 9:16 PM EST

A3: I have embraced the story time stereotype.I refuse to give it up. My read aloud is sometimes the only one a kid hears in a week #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

A4: Inspiration? This PLN and the smartest people in the room. #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

A4 Librarians who try things! many are tweeters here #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

A4: my #txlchat PLC inspires me every day. I also get inspiration from leadership blogs, podcasts, books, etc outside the library field

joliejennings Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

A4: I'm fortunate to have a principal that encourages me to break stereotypes. And of course #txlchat!

romenendez14 Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

A4 My readers! I want them to ❤️ the library I want them 2remember the library like my dad remembers it! #savedhislife #txlchat

kimballreaders Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

A4: @MaryWoodard @misdlibrary @ssheffield0628 & all the students! #theydeserveit #misdlibraries #kimballES #txlchat

In reply to @MaryWoodard, @misdlibrary, @ssheffield0628

utalaniz Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

A4: I am inspired by possibility and the vision of what I can accomplish! And I am inspired by my fellow #txlchat and #cisdlib librarians!

esmcdtx Mar 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: That I always have the answer. So not true! But I know how to find the answer & Ts are more willing to collab. #txlchat

LibrarianLister Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

A4: So many names...#txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q4: Who inspires you to break stereotypes & push boundaries? #txlchat

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

A4 @sonjaschulz always pushes me to be and do more. Most of the time I love her for it. Sometimes I fuss but do what she says lol #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

SmithReads Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

A4: Lots of inspiration in Twitter PLN and within @FISD_Libraries ! We have so many talented TLs in our district! #txlchat

In reply to @FISD_Libraries

ThomassonSarah Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

we need shirts with this!! #txlchat

In reply to @janhodgelibrary

MaryWoodard Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

Ts say they don't have time but reading aloud is the most powerful thing they can do. Keep it up! #txlchat

In reply to @danamoneil1

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

A4 The S who wanted to take me to college with her! I mean....cue the waterworks! #txlchat

goodbooklady Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

A4 I used to say it was for the Ss and it is, but it is also to help further the causes that only libraries can fully embrace #txlchat

joliejennings Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

A4: My own children. I want to be the librarian I would want them to have. (Does that make sense?) #txlchat

HFEaglesNestLib Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

#txlchat A4. My PLN The Shenanigators @IreneKistler @readjunkee

In reply to @IreneKistler, @readjunkee

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4 the other librarians in my district and the great librarians across the state of Texas #txlchat

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

#txlchat Oh mercy. Lol

In reply to @janhodgelibrary, @ReadingRay, @goodbooklady

C_B_Fisher Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4, @ReadingRay inspires me! She is smart, she is kind, and she is very important in teaching me how to use Google! #txlchat

In reply to @ReadingRay

Pthompson_EMS Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

#txlchat Q4: YOU inspire me I'm always looking for NEW ideas inspiration #sisd_READS if we r quiet stereotype festers. Make noise

JJTEMESVARY Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

A1: That librarians only laminate and shuffle books around! Media Center and tech world here we come! #txlchat

Sparks_Interest Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4 Seeing real librarians transforming their libraries in ways kids find exciting. I ❤ librarians and their ideas trigger my own. #txlchat

CassieJanda Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4 I am inspired by innovative tools, practices, and my #PLN, #txlchat !

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q5: How can we leverage social media to break library stereotypes? #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4 My amazing #PLN from #txlchat & #CSISDchat! Is it weird that I wouldn't want to disappoint y'all bc I admire you so much? #strangerthings

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

HAHAHAHA! you do an AMAZING job, girl! #txlchat

In reply to @linseymtaylor

jdlaboon Mar 7 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q4: PLN peeps like @joycevalenza who taught me years ago, it's okay to be in beta--don't wait until you have something perfect. #txlchat

In reply to @joycevalenza

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:22 PM EST

#txlchat I told her I needed to know all the TEKs, I needed 2 b familiar w all curriculum, etc

In reply to @richellereads, @ReadingRay, @goodbooklady

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:22 PM EST

A5 @Twitter has been a game changers for libs. Show what we know to non-libs. #txlchat

In reply to @Twitter

laffinglibrary Mar 7 @ 9:22 PM EST

By sharing our library stories on Facebook and Instagram. Letting Ps, Ss, Ts, and admin know what we are doing #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q5: How can we leverage social media to break library stereotypes? #txlchat

JuleeMurphy Mar 7 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4: Fellow librarians inspire me to be the best I can be especially #txlchat librarians and all my students who are excited about reading.

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:23 PM EST

If we don't speak up for ourselves, who will? #txlchat

In reply to @laffinglibrary

esmcdtx Mar 7 @ 9:23 PM EST

A4: The amazing Ls who tweet & blog on a regular basis in my PLN. @richellereads & @librarian140 & @NancyJoLambert are my heroes! #txlchat

In reply to @richellereads, @librarian140, @NancyJoLambert

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:23 PM EST

YES! <3 it is OKAY to be in BETA! if we all waited until we were perfect nothing would ever get done #txlchat

In reply to @jdlaboon, @joycevalenza

ohlgrend Mar 7 @ 9:23 PM EST

A5. Tweeting about everything we do-Makerspace, coding, author Sypes, lessons, etc... #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:23 PM EST

A5: Check out The Belly-Dancing Librarian https://t.co/GIqPdjXjxt #breakingstereotypes #library #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:23 PM EST

Right back atcha! #txlchat

In reply to @esmcdtx, @librarian140, @NancyJoLambert

HFEaglesNestLib Mar 7 @ 9:23 PM EST

#txlchat A5. When we share the kinds of ways we're leading change in our schools, people see librarians as essential. #hfsoars

SmithReads Mar 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

A5: Use Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to show your community all the innovative ideas that are happening in your library! #txlchat

kimballreaders Mar 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

A5: Twitter is the only place I'm guaranteed a daily audience. Be loud! #yourvoiceispowerful #misdlibraries #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4-I completely agree! And is it really about about who or perhaps more about being inspired to continue evolving? #txlchat

LibrarianLister Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
A4: So many names...#txlchat
- richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
  
  Q4: Who inspires you to break stereotypes & push boundaries? #txlchat

ohlgrend Mar 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

Joining #txlchat late

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

A5: Social media extends our libraries' reach into our communities. We use it to show & tell what we are doing & why it matters #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

A5 Staying in the forward thinking mode to try the new venues, promote examples 4 correct use of social media #txlchat

FISD_Libraries Mar 7 @ 9:25 PM EST

SmithReads: A4: Lots of inspiration in Twitter PLN and within FISD_Libraries ! We have so many talented TLs in our district! #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:25 PM EST

Can I steal this if I promise to cite my source? #txlchat #copyrightpolice

In reply to @kimballreaders

linseymtaylor Mar 7 @ 9:25 PM EST

A5 post pix of what's happening in ur library, blog abt it, share, share, share! #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 7 @ 9:25 PM EST

A5 Putting out there a plethora of the #futureready #innovative #varied learning experiences we offer our users. #theycantignoreit #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q6: What idea has made the most impact on you tonight? #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:26 PM EST

A5 I make videos like this each month to share on social media & via e-mail #txlchat https://t.co/h90Z4YSVie

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:26 PM EST

A5.shoutout to my library guru, mentor & friend @sharongullett who started my journey into thinking LARGER for the library #txlchat #fab

In reply to @sharongullett

joliejennings Mar 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5: Posting on Instagram and Facebook. Ss use that as an opportunity to share/explain what we do in the library to parents #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

For sure. @Twitter reignited my love for professional learning. #txlchat

In reply to @staceybethr, @Twitter

esmcdtx Mar 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5: Sharing stories of what is going on our libraries. I love to post pics of Ss collab, making & rdg in library all at same time! #txlchat

aldinelibraries Mar 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5 Social media also a great place to show those other ways we support S, T, Ps, by sharing nonlibrary events. #txlchat

LIBRARIESinRISD Mar 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

you do, all the time and I'm so thankful each time we get other and share/vent/inspire! #txlchat

In reply to @richellereads

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5. SHARE. SHARE. SHARE. we MUST tell the world our stories #shoutfromtherooftops #txlchat

SmithReads Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST

A6: The need to stay on the cutting edge of library world! #txlchat

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST

A6: so many great ideas tonight! Probably the affirmation of beta release - don't wait for an idea to be perfect; just do it! #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST

A6 We must share, share freely & widely, and lift each other up! #NoEgo #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST

Yes! Don't be afraid to self promote. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5. SHARE. SHARE. SHARE. we MUST tell the world our stories #shoutfromtherooftops #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:28 PM EST

A6: What can your Librarian do for you? @thebookinator You all have lifted my spirits tonight! #BigThanks #txlchat

In reply to @thebookinator

librarian140 Mar 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

you're so sweet for saying that, you do you're own share of amazing work and inspiration! #txlchat

In reply to @esmcdtx

MaryWoodard Mar 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4 .@INFOlit4U @mluhtala @BlueSkunkBlog @joycevalenza and all of YOU inspire me! #txlchat

In reply to @INFOlit4U, @mluhtala, @BlueSkunkBlog, @joycevalenza

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

@sharongullett has inspired, coached & encouraged many of us #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

kimballreaders Mar 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

A6: Tx L are on the cusp of change AND @sonjaschulz giving "permission" to be in BETA #misdlibraries #KimballES #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

Let's all give a shout out to @RichelleReads for being our guest tonight! What a great topic! No Library Silos here! @becalzada #txlchat

In reply to @richellereads, @becalzada

CassieJanda Mar 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

A6: A reminder that the only way people will know what we REALLY do is to keep showing them #txlchat

ReadingRay Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

Sorry had to step out to feed the dogs #txlchat

esmcdtx Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

So true! The library can really be an agent for positive culture change in a school. #txlchat

In reply to @HFEaglesNestLib

jdlaboon Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

#txlchat Q5: a lib PLN is inspiring, but be sure to participate in your district's PLNs, too, so they see you as an equal! #goals

sonjaschulz - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

#truth #visionaryleader #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

@sharongullett has inspired, coached & encouraged many of us #txlchat
In reply to @sharongullett

HFEaglesNestLib Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

#txlchat A6. The importance of professional community to leverage change. #hfsoars

goodbooklady Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

A5 Social media gives an immediate audience and connections all over the world. #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

Super #txlchat PLN. So fun, yet so insightful. Our convo would make a great article or at least a ticket to the "funny farm."

ReadingRay Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: my students do...it's why we are here! #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST

Thank you #txlchat friends! Honored to be part of the conversation! @janhodgelibrary @EdneyLib @sharongullett

In reply to @janhodgelibrary, @EdneyLib, @sharongullett

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

Let's all give a shout out to @RichelleReads for being our guest tonight! What a great topic! No Library Silos here! @becalzada #txlchat
In reply to @richellereads, @becalzada

ReadingRay Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST

A5: promote what we really do everyday! #txlchat

thebookinator Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST

Great chat tonight everyone. I'm going to have to read through the archives because it just went so fast!! #txlchat

goodbooklady Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST

A6 The affirmation to #justdoit even if it is in beta mode. #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST

Special shout of thks 2 @richellereads 4 joining @janhodgelibrary & me 2night pumped w suggestions from all. check out archives #txlchat

In reply to @richellereads, @janhodgelibrary

CassieJanda Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST

#txlchat Thanks for another great chat!

MaryWoodard Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST

use POGE as your mantra: Principle of Good Enough. Don't wait until something is perfect #txlchat

In reply to @kimballreaders, @sonjaschulz

ReadingRay Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST

A6: just the idea of overcoming those stereotypes and how important it is for #futurereadylibs #txlchat

romenendez14 Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hey @richellereads great job tonight! LIked the topic a LOT! #txlchat

In reply to @richellereads

janhodgelibrary - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST

So glad to see such a great representation of Library #greatness tonight! Thank you all for sharing with #txlchat #yourock

lenbryan25 Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST

Thanks everybody! Another terrific #txlchat as usual. Have fun at #sxswedu if you're there!

esmcdtx Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST

@richellereads @janhodgelibrary Thanks for leading such a great chat! It was fantastic! #txlchat

In reply to @richellereads, @janhodgelibrary

sharongullett - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:34 PM EST

Archives will be posted ASAP...check back in the AM. Have a good night and don't shed too many "This is Us" tears. #txlchat

EdneyLib - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:34 PM EST

Passion breaks stereotypes https://t.co/q5Z7hHd5dD #txlchat

IreneKistler Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST

We ARE full of awesomeness! #txlchat

HFEaglesNestLib Mar 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

#txlchat A4. My PLN The Shenanigators @IreneKistler @readjunkee
In reply to @IreneKistler, @readjunkee

jdlaboon Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST

Great job, @richellereads and #txlchat leaders! So glad I made it tonight! Good stuff!

In reply to @richellereads

amyelott Mar 7 @ 9:36 PM EST

sorry I missed ya'll tonight--looking forward to catching up in the morning! #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

IreneKistler Mar 7 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1: The library is not a quiet space! Break the stereotype everyday by doing something action oriented and noisy. #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST

I think that would be great! Check this out: https://t.co/RmPNo0aWnX Awesome history of the chat. #txlchat

In reply to @brianhdean98

ReadingRay Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST

A4: unexpected compliments by @C_B_Fisher and @pennyhg92 inspire me in a major way to keep going even on hard days ❤️my librarians #txlchat

In reply to @C_B_Fisher, @pennyhg92

ktlewis14 Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST

I'm a library and book themed shirt kind of gal. #txlchat

In reply to @laffinglibrary, @thebookinator

LongyHan Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST

NEW BOOK about travelling dinosaurs that expose kids to cultures, empathy & geography. Get copies through @ScholasticClub #ECEchat #txlchat

Perednia Mar 7 @ 9:56 PM EST

Yes! A library is not a museumAnd TLs are there for every student. #txlchat

richellereads Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1 Libs are NOT book collectors! Ts, Ss, & Admin would see us as someone who models best instructional practices. #txlchat

ktlewis14 Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST

I'm looking over tonight's chat & finding so much that I am nodding my head to! I ♥️ #txlchat & my PLN for inspiring & challenging me!

amyelott Mar 7 @ 9:36 PM EST

sorry I missed ya'll tonight--looking forward to catching up in the morning! #txlchat
In reply to @sharongullett