#mslibchat Archive | Participate

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #mslibchat! We will be using Q1, A1 format. Please introduce yourself.

participatechat Feb 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

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

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

#tlchat #mslibchat #palibchat

participatechat Feb 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

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

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

Mary here, in soggy San Diego. Suburban MS with 1960 students #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Please consider following other members of this chat to expand your PLN. Also, resources for the chat are available @participate #mslibchat

In reply to @participate

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Hi! I'm Ellen from @SMAMSlibrary in PA #mslibchat

In reply to @SMAMSlibrary

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Laura Gardner, Dartmouth middle school librarian, MA. Hello!! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Corey from surprisingly warm PA! Sunny and gorgeous today. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Hi, Ellen! #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

A1. Susanna here, MS lib in Northern VA! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Welcome, Susanna! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

welcome, Susana! #mslibchat

In reply to @Susannaopal

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

Are you in Fairfax County? I graduated from WePo. #mslibchat

In reply to @Susannaopal

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Q1 in 2 minutes! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

In honor of our topic tonight, there's camomile tea and lemon biscotti in the resources section:) #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Yes I am! From Kilmer MS. Love it. #mslibchat

In reply to @rchallway

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Oh good! Can someone bring it to me? Can't even get off the couch... #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

In honor of our topic tonight, there's camomile tea and lemon biscotti in the resources section:) #mslibchat

msjillslay11 Feb 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Jill Slay, HS LMS in OK #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Welcome Jill! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

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rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hubby and sister went to Carl Sandburg. #mslibchat

In reply to @Susannaopal

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

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LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

welcome, Jill! Glad you are here. :) #mslibchat

In reply to @msjillslay11

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: Struggling today...but focus on my Ss. Love it when they are ON, and EXCITED. That and coffee. Lots of it. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: try to set short term and long term goals and celebrate accomplishments #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: yes, has to be the Ss. Although all this rain has our S. CA babies too cooped up! #mslibchat

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: I try and do things that force me to take a step back and reflect on my program. #mslibchat

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: it may be more work, but it helps me see the woods f on the trees #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Another great motivator for me is my Twitter PLN. Was looking foward to this chat all day! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

The Ss are the best part for sure! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: Struggling today...but focus on my Ss. Love it when they are ON, and EXCITED. That and coffee. Lots of it. #mslibchat

msjillslay11 Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1.) By working with different teachers to plan new things. Bcs each collab is different helps with burn out. #mslibchat

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: blogging, grant writing, applying for mentoring programs, talk with other librarians #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 Working with a fabulous team of teachers, awesome students & my awesome co-librarian @libraryms, & other librarians. #mslibchat

In reply to @libraryms

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

Q2 in 2 minutes #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 Case in point, smiley kids sharing books with littles in our community...MOTIVATION!! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

Yes, too often we keep plowing ahead. Need that reflection to see how much we've done already in the school year! #mslibchat

In reply to @emstolar

LaraIvey Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Sharing books I love keeps me excited! Staying connected with our local indie keeps me stocked with ARCS! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Thankful each day is different by I thrive on that!#mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

Things stay so interesting this way, I keep learning new things all the time & I love it as such! #mslibchat

msjillslay11 Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1.) By working with different teachers to plan new things. Bcs each collab is different helps with burn out. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

Definitely! Although I don't miss prepping for 6 grades in elementary:) #mslibchat

In reply to @LibrarianMsG

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 also, pet projects can be helpful to my mental health #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

Agreed. Love changing it up and working with different people and different apps each time. #mslibchat

msjillslay11 Feb 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1.) By working with different teachers to plan new things. Bcs each collab is different helps with burn out. #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

I have a hard time remembering to do the reflecting bit, need to get better! #mslibchat

In reply to @SEMSLibraryLady, @emstolar

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

Have no interest in elem for that reason...burnout would be quick for me. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

Definitely! Although I don't miss prepping for 6 grades in elementary:) #mslibchat
In reply to @LibrarianMsG

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

#mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: trying to learn to blog better. Reflection is a missing piece for me! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

Another thing to schedule:) #mslibchat

In reply to @Susannaopal, @emstolar

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

But they sure are cute! #mslibchat

In reply to @LibrarianMsG

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

CUTE #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 Case in point, smiley kids sharing books with littles in our community...MOTIVATION!! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

A2: MUST. GET. OUTSIDE. Every single day. Quick walk around the neighborhood. #mslibchat

LaraIvey Feb 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

Connecting with other librarians definitely gets me excited about my job!!! #mslibchat

DoloFrost Feb 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: I attend staff development or a conference. The break is nice and I come back excited to try new things #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

Glad you joined us! Yes! Book recommendations and book convos fuel me. #mslibchat

LaraIvey Feb 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Sharing books I love keeps me excited! Staying connected with our local indie keeps me stocked with ARCS! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

I have to work this in. Luckily I park a block away, walk through town square to and from work. #mslibchat

In reply to @rchallway

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2: love this https://t.co/IpsmwaU3lT #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

I love connecting with others who are just as curious & willing to try new/share ideas. #mslibchat

In reply to @LaraIvey

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

Agreed! Glad you joined us for #mslibchat!!

DoloFrost Feb 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: I attend staff development or a conference. The break is nice and I come back excited to try new things #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q3 in 2 minutes! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

@cultofpedagogy is my FAVORITE blogger. I read her stuff daily to stay motivated. Great share. #mslibchat

In reply to @emstolar, @cultofpedagogy, @cultofpedagogy

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: I've gotten serious about reminders/apps on my computer. Stand up! Take a deep breath! Sad, but I need it:) #mslibchat

msjillslay11 Feb 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2.) Bullet journaling, exercise, spending time with my friends and family, reading, and coloring. LOTS of coloring! #mslibchat

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: librarian lunch dates and phone dates are the best! I al aye feel energized after talking to @kristinmaryc #mslibchat

In reply to @kristinmaryc

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

My fave form of self care is bibliotherapy... #bookwormforever #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 reading for pleasure, movies, friends, being outside & taking a breather when needed. Life self-care=work self-care 4 me. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

Fridays are "date with myself" lunch out, bring a book, sit at nearby restaurant, and read. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

We do "library meetings" after work to catch up. This job can be isolating. #mslibchat

In reply to @emstolar, @kristinmaryc

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: also yoga. Can't get over how much that changes my perspective. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

Reading pic books with my own kids by a fire 🔥 is also pretty relaxing and wonderful #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

#mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

Ack!! So jealous!! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

Fridays are "date with myself" lunch out, bring a book, sit at nearby restaurant, and read. #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

I also am having to step away from technology more so for a proper reset in selfcare. #mslibchat

In reply to @SEMSLibraryLady

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

I loved This Book is Overdue by Marilyn Johnson. Like a love letter to our profession. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

This would obviously be A3! :) #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

I loved This Book is Overdue by Marilyn Johnson. Like a love letter to our profession. #mslibchat

msjillslay11 Feb 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

Q3.) don't kick me out, but I just read my first Harry Potter book. 😊also, any book helps with escapism. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

Just finished The More of Less @joshua_becker and Essentialism @gregorymckeown. Both spoke to me about paring down/living big #mslibchat

In reply to @joshua_becker, @GregoryMcKeown

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

No shame. Well, a little shame. But so glad you read it!! :) #mslibchat

In reply to @msjillslay11

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

Connecting w #DartmouthPS librarians @LibrarianMsL @thekatepowers &#MSLA friends @anitacellucci, @judiparadis rejuvenating, too! #mslibchat

In reply to @LibrarianMsL, @thekatepowers, @anitacellucci, @judiparadis

DoloFrost Feb 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: I try to leave work at work & focus on family at home. I also make a point to exercise regularly. I feel happier when I do #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

I STINK at this #mslibchat #confessions

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

I also am having to step away from technology more so for a proper reset in selfcare. #mslibchat
In reply to @SEMSLibraryLady

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

Q4 in 2 minutes! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

Q3: https://t.co/559IdeRZW5 #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

Me too! Exercise is for my mind and body! #mslibchat

DoloFrost Feb 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: I try to leave work at work & focus on family at home. I also make a point to exercise regularly. I feel happier when I do #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

So hard, when tech follows us everywhere! My husband is sitting abt 5 ft away on his phone while I do this. Same room, at least! #mslibchat

In reply to @DoloFrost

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: https://t.co/dscMAnxAJo #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3. Anything by @ANNELAMOTT. HisFic (esp WWII era). Poetry: Mary Oliver has been my recent go to. Everything Wendell Berry. #mslibchat

In reply to @ANNELAMOTT

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: I had to take a break from FB because it was causing me so much anxiety! Self-care! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Reading Mary Oliver essays right now as bedtime book! #mslibchat

In reply to @Susannaopal, @ANNELAMOTT

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

#mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Awesome! Then double welcome!! 😃#mslibchat

DoloFrost Feb 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

me too! This is actually my first time participating in a twitter chat.
In reply to @LibrarianMsG

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

I've opted out of weekly calendar mtgs (shh!) I need that prep time! #mslibchat

barupatx Feb 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

RT @emstolar A2: love this https://t.co/25RKOHBSUb #mslibchat

In reply to @emstolar

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

Is it by chance her new collection "Upstream"? Also one of my current reads! #mslibchat

In reply to @SEMSLibraryLady

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4: I've got nothing. Terrible at saying no. Just keep adding reminders and trying to manage it all. Yikes!! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

Yes! Couldn't recall title. So good! #mslibchat

In reply to @Susannaopal

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4 I remember that kids Ss are most important, if it's not for them (or a timesaver for me) it can wait #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q4: Facebook is my big "no" right now. Going to have to look to next year for some more "no's" So I can say yes to better. #mslibchat

msjillslay11 Feb 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4.) This is hard, this is my first year at this school, so I pretty much say yes to everything. 😞 #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4: ....tried to come up w something and I still have nothing... #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Q5 in 2 minutes! #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

A4: Just read Deep Work by Cal Newport. Trying less social media time, fewer mtgs/committees. Hard to draw a line. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Me too...can be very stressful and taxing at the beginning. #mslibchat

In reply to @msjillslay11

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

A4 same. 1st YR so I've don't want to say no/let anyone down. I'm thankful to my co-lib for helping make all things more possible #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4: I've got nothing. Terrible at saying no. Just keep adding reminders and trying to manage it all. Yikes!! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Yes!!! PEOPLE FIRST. I have that written on the wall in my office. Our jobs are customer service first #mslibchat

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4 I remember that kids Ss are most important, if it's not for them (or a timesaver for me) it can wait #mslibchat

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

A4: also, I trade favors with people,some things I do better and so things other Ts can do well...#teamworkmakesthedreamwork #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

Great idea!! #mslibchat

In reply to @emstolar

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4: I fear burnout with my inability to say "no". Gotta work on this in the future. Start to feel like a stretched rubber band. #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:24 PM EST

1st yr also, and honestly, most of the time I don't want to say no because everything is new and interesting! #mslibchat

In reply to @msjillslay11

DoloFrost Feb 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

A4: I stepped down from a club I ❤️ed. In over my head, needed to be home for my baby & husband. My admin was so great about it. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

#mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

A5: Constantly moving furniture around! New displays. New centers/rotations. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

A5: A little music helps. Humor! I can firmly state rules while making kids laugh, too. They know I like them:) #mslibchat

barupatx Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q4-I had to retire in Dec 2013 for health reasons and I still feel guilty about it! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Good admin is the key to my happiness. They let me put family first and they finally got me an assistant! #mslibchat

DoloFrost Feb 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

A4: I stepped down from a club I ❤️ed. In over my head, needed to be home for my baby & husband. My admin was so great about it. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

But so glad you took care of YOU!!! Such a tough decision to make. #mslibchat

In reply to @barupatx

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

and bribe with chocolate. Just swapped lunch duty with a T today so I could teach a research lesson #mslibchat

In reply to @SEMSLibraryLady

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

Barbara, you need to drop that load! You're still active and helpful--see you on LM_NET a lot! #mslibchat

In reply to @barupatx

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5: Love to walk around and just notice what's going on and make positive comments or chat w kids #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5 @ start of yr we genrefied fiction col & moved every item in the lib. Kids & adults like mostly have enjoyed the change! #mslibchat

msjillslay11 Feb 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5:) Constantly changing displays, moving furniture, posting new signs. We are setting up a makerspace piece by piece. That helps #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

In the middle of moving all our nonfiction for a new presentation space. Only thing that hurts is my hand from gripping books. #mslibchat

In reply to @Susannaopal

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

Bonus Question coming in 2 minutes! #mslibchat

LaraIvey Feb 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5: Introducing a new tool/project idea/activity into our MakerSpace/ Wonder Area #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

#mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

Same! We did it in October and it's been so fun for all of us! #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5 @ start of yr we genrefied fiction col & moved every item in the lib. Kids & adults like mostly have enjoyed the change! #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

We have started to up our display game & I am loving it. Takes me back to my public lib days! Books going out that weren't before #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

A5: Constantly moving furniture around! New displays. New centers/rotations. #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5: playing w #makerspace items myself of setting up a challenge helps reset, too #makered #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5: sometimes the smallest things help reset! Look at our answers:) #mslibchat

barupatx Feb 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

A5-Are you noticing that the way we change our mood is to do more work? Librarians crack me up! #mslibchat

LibrarianMsG - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

Time for bed! So great chatting w all of you!! I'll work harder on this self care thing...starting now! 😴 #mslibchat

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

A5 games and goofiness. I've been playing "bring your own book" with sh kids #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

SO TRUE!!! #mslibchat

In reply to @barupatx

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

LOL!! We are gluttons, but it's fun! #mslibchat

In reply to @barupatx

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q6 (Bonus) #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

Night, Laura! #mslibchat

In reply to @LibrarianMsG

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

Thanks for everything. You rock. #mslibchat

In reply to @LibrarianMsG

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

A6: Just the past 30 mins with my PLN has lifted my spirits after a rough day. Love collab w/Twitter PLN #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

Q6: This chat is the perfect example! Feeling energized from y'all! #mslibchat

barupatx Feb 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

A6-This just did the trick! Thanks ladies. #mslibchat

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

A5 have a nice embarrassingly vid of me doing #vr for the first time. Kids loved it! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

We want to see!! #mslibchat

In reply to @emstolar

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:32 PM EST

A6: Twitter and Instagram help me stay connected to fave librarians and teachers. Love to read blogs, too. #mslibchat

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:32 PM EST

A6 Keep things fresh, reinvigorate, connect with others in library world outside of bubble, & to keep on learning:) #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:32 PM EST

I wrote up a few things I've been trying here: https://t.co/5I6Itrj3J5 #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:32 PM EST

I wrote up a few things I've been trying here: https://t.co/I6lXxfhsxQ #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

I read way too many blogs--darned Feedly makes it so easy to keep adding. #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

...but kittens in the library would be A-MAZ-ing. #mslibchat

In reply to @SEMSLibraryLady, @scoopit

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

A5 I then make them earn the stories with good behavior #mslibchat (2/2)

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

A--CHOO! No kittens for me. :) #mslibchat

In reply to @rchallway, @scoopit

emstolar Feb 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

A6 just to keep positive and not judge. I love the librariancorner of the internet #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:34 PM EST

It is a pretty cozy place. isn't it? We should run the world! #mslibchat

In reply to @emstolar

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:34 PM EST

Could you rec. blogs? I know @cultofpedagogy & read @libraryms Bubble up Classroom. Would love to add more! #mslibchat

In reply to @rchallway, @cultofpedagogy, @libraryms

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

That brings us to the end of #mslibchat for tonight. Thank you for joining us! Feel free to use our hashtag this month. See you in March!

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

Night, Corey! Go get some rest!! #mslibchat

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

I'll send you a DM with my fave blogs!! Gotta head to bed, but will tackle tomorrow for you. #mslibchat

In reply to @Susannaopal, @cultofpedagogy, @libraryms

Susannaopal Feb 6 @ 9:36 PM EST

Could you share your favs? Always on the hunt for more blogs! #mslibchat

In reply to @SEMSLibraryLady

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

I have a bunch! DM me and I'll share in the morning. #mslibchat

In reply to @Susannaopal, @rchallway, @cultofpedagogy, @libraryms

rchallway - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

Heading to bed everyone. Please keep using our hashtag! Loved chatting with you all. #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:38 PM EST

OK, night all, and remember to take care of yourself! #mslibchat

DoloFrost Feb 6 @ 9:39 PM EST

Q6: Relatively new to Twitter. Trying 2 share my lessons weekly. Now holding myself 2 higher standards & finding more inspiration #mslibchat

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

This and #tlchat are great spots to find that. Also, FB: The School Librarian's Workshop. #mslibchat

In reply to @DoloFrost

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

I know:) Big ole love bug of a Golden Retriever. #mslibchat

In reply to @emstolar

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:42 PM EST

I love @ambientmixer in the library! I have Hogwarts in the background and it's heaven! #mslibchat

In reply to @DoloFrost, @ambientmixer

SEMSLibraryLady - Moderator Feb 6 @ 9:43 PM EST

OK, now I'm really off! Night, all! #mslibchat

msjillslay11 Feb 6 @ 9:46 PM EST

A6:) This chat helped a lot! Just reminding each other that it's ok to disconnect (from tech, from work, from all stressors) #mslibchat

msjillslay11 Feb 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

Thanks @rchallwayfor moderating! Awesome chat! Looking forward to March! #mslibchat