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Welcome to #PALIBCHAT. We will be using the Q1/A1 format for this chat. Be sure to include the hashtags in your response!

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Welcome to #palibchat and thanks for joining us! @LibrarianLister & I will be co-hosting this evening.

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Take a minute to introduce yourself! Tell us your name, where you're from, and what level. #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi everyone! I'm Lauren, a K-6 librarian from the Philadelphia area. Excited to kick off #palibchat with you tonight!

kristawelz Aug 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi, I'm a Media Specialist from NJ. I'm a Google for Education certified trainer and cofounder of @edcampurban #PALIBCHAT

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi! Mary Schwander - HS - New Hope, PA #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi all! I'm Heather. Former (but always) MS librarian, now consultant for @MackinVIA. #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:04 PM EDT

So many awesome librarians on tonight's chat! Question 1 is coming up in 1 minute from @lkstrohecker #PALIBCHAT

SuburbanBarnyd Aug 31 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi all. Melissa Josef Garnet Valley HS. #palibchat

dalichwer Aug 31 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Doug - MS librarian- central dauphin sd. Good evening #PALIBCHAT

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hello. Ashley Rudock, Hershey MS Librarian, PA #palibchat

kris_morahan Aug 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Kris-hs librarian from northeastern PA #PALIBCHAT

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi #PALIBCHAT! Lisa, K-6 librarian from Bucks County PA. So excited for our chat but multitasking during this crazy week!

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: What have you been reading this summer? What new bks are you excited to share this fall? #palibchat https://t.co/y8nIaNrX2J

BenderLibrarian Aug 31 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi Melinda librarian from Reading, PA and I teach elementary. #PALIBCHAT

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Loved THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD and know my S' will too! #PALIBCHAT

chugo00 Aug 31 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Courtney Hugo - Danville, PA HS Librarian Hi, everyone! #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: I fell in love with Illuminae and was so happy to get an advanced readers copy of Gemina #PALIBCHAT

randiwall Aug 31 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Randi Wall from Montgomery County (Cheltenham High School) #PALIBCHAT

SuburbanBarnyd Aug 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 American Girls, Raven King, The Lie Tree - loved all three. #palibchat

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: Lucky you, @LibrarianLister! #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: I just finished 2 great MG novels last week. AS BRAVE AS YOU, by @JasonReynolds83 & NINE, TEN, by @noraraleighB. #palibchat

kristawelz Aug 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I've read "The Girl From the Well" and "Everything Bad is Good For You". Horror & nonfiction! Ha! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/LiFitRkN7G

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: What have you been reading this summer? What new bks are you excited to share this fall? #palibchat https://t.co/y8nIaNrX2J

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: Read so many! Loved Pax, Some Kind of Courage, finally Roller Girl (was always checked out) new HP play. #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Jan Conger from Eagleville, Pa #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi Jan! @congerjan So glad you're here! #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: I was totally disappointed by Cursed Child. #justsaying #hpforlife #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I keep hearing such great things about THE LIE TREE. #palibchat https://t.co/KqneLVjBCB

SuburbanBarnyd Aug 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 American Girls, Raven King, The Lie Tree - loved all three. #palibchat

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Excited to share The Crossover and read Booked by @kwamealexander. Love it! #palibchat

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:10 PM EDT

.@SuburbanBarnyd I just couldn't get into the Raven Boys series. And so many people recommended it. #PALIBCHAT

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister I loved meeting my “old friends” again but would have loved about 3x as much story! #PALIBCHAT

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@ashley_rudock @kwamealexander just had students asking to check those out today!! :) #PALIBCHAT

kris_morahan Aug 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1-Enjoyed @LBardugo's Six of Crows & @MatthewQuick21's Every Exquisite Thing #PALIBCHAT

BenderLibrarian Aug 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I have been reading a ton of books this summer. So far my favorites are Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan and Nightbird by Alice Hoffman.#palibchat

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Oooh I loved SOME KIND OF COURAGE too, Lisa. It's great on audio! That @DanGemeinhart always gets me. #palibchat https://t.co/fz7jyVcS0g

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: Read so many! Loved Pax, Some Kind of Courage, finally Roller Girl (was always checked out) new HP play. #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 #palibchat Been reading the Lunar Chronicals, Pax, Keeper, Loved the book Fuzzy Mud. https://t.co/W3rRP6exZc

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: What have you been reading this summer? What new bks are you excited to share this fall? #palibchat https://t.co/y8nIaNrX2J

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Yes! Loved Every Exquisite Thing, also! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/DLjTIkbwQz

kris_morahan Aug 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1-Enjoyed @LBardugo's Six of Crows & @MatthewQuick21's Every Exquisite Thing #PALIBCHAT

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian haven’t read Nightbird but she’s one of my favorite adult authors! Dovekeepers and Marriage of Opposites faves! #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Every time I read a book on my list, I add at least 8 more. @congerjan I LOVED the Lunar Chronicles! #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Question 2 is up in 1 minute! #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister So happy to be here! So glad there is a #PALIBCHAT <3

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Can't wait for the book #2 of the Under their Skin Duology by Margaret Peterson Haddix. #palibchat

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Guess I should add this one to my list. #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/mHx5lQGuKm

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Yes! Loved Every Exquisite Thing, also! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/DLjTIkbwQz
- kris_morahan Aug 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT
  
  A1-Enjoyed @LBardugo's Six of Crows & @MatthewQuick21's Every Exquisite Thing #PALIBCHAT

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@congerjan Oh really liked Fuzzy Mud too! Love his books too! #PALIBCHAT

BenderLibrarian Aug 31 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Planning to do a project with Pax this fall. #palibchat

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister @congerjan same. Got my Follett order last week and already have dozens of titles for next order! #PALIBCHAT

rocket_116 Aug 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Yes! I am so excited! She is an amazing author & brings our local history to life for Ss! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/Jn8r2yxS1k

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@rocket_116 @halseanderson @CRSD_RMS I just told Leslie we should order that from you and have her sign it!

randiwall Aug 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Salt to the Sea and Nimona from HS Reading Olympics list plus Nobody's Fool by Richard Russo and Orphan Train #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister @mschwander It's on mine too! Love @MatthewQuick21. #palibchat

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 @congerjan That was the most requested book for the MS eBook consortium. Ha! #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2: How do you plan on orienting (or reorienting) patrons to the library after the summer? #palibchat https://t.co/dtNJJNWnxd

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister I could not stop reading after Cinder, just kept reading right through Winter! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/frZaqtFk9z

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Every time I read a book on my list, I add at least 8 more. @congerjan I LOVED the Lunar Chronicles! #PALIBCHAT

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@ashley_rudock I don’t have that one!! What ages is it for? #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@ashley_rudock That sounds like a good one. I love Haddix’s books! #palibchat

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: So much info to share the 1st weeks! I try to spread all the good stuff out so that S’ and T’s can soak in all in as needed. #PALIBCHAT

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 Late elementary, lower level middle school. #palibchat

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@ashley_rudock oooh perfect. Another goes on the list! #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@randiwall I love love loved SALT TO THE SEA! I've been recommending it like crazy all summer. #palibchat

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: Pokemon Go themed and other theme scavenger hunts , Find Someone Who and “I have - Who Has” games to stay active! #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: I've seen so many awesome orientations using #breakoutedu. There is an awesome Facebook group where lots of TL's post games #PALIBCHAT

rocket_116 Aug 31 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2: Love having several days w Ss for orientation, exciting book presentations using mixed media & freedom for browsing #PALIBCHAT

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Was able to steal a few minutes at whole grade level meetings to discuss expectations & new procedures. #palibchat

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

There are so many awesome Pokemon #backtoschool things! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/HHOGkrKEAA

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: Pokemon Go themed and other theme scavenger hunts , Find Someone Who and “I have - Who Has” games to stay active! #PALIBCHAT

ABCXYZLetters Aug 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Love having several days w Ss for orientation, exciting book presentations using mixed media & freedom for browsing #PALIBCHAT #newszbr…

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@mschwander of course then they all ask for Pokemon books, which I don’t have b/c I’ve yet to find any well written ones! :P #PALIBCHAT

dalichwer Aug 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2. Taking care of 6th grade this week. Just an overview for now. Hopefully more detailed later #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#palibchat A2: So much has changed in the library, I need to start with a tour! Also doing genre survey so students know what they like.

cbubulka Aug 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

The winners curse series is popular already in my library #PALIBCHAT

helptwi80970124 Aug 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q2: Love having several days w Ss for orientation, exciting book presentations using mixed media & freedom for browsing #PALIBCHAT #newszbr…

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister Yes! I have a bulletin board “Gotta Read them All” Ss color a pokemon and write a book title they’d recommend. #PALIBCHAT

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

planning 6th grade orientation for next week - a qr-code/aurasma "get to know the library" hunt #palibchat

SuburbanBarnyd Aug 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 We're doing Reader's Workshop district-wide so lots of booktalking across classes and grades. #palibchat

kris_morahan Aug 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2- had 7th gr library orientation yesterday. Went over basics & explored library #PALIBCHAT

randiwall Aug 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@lkstrohecker I think it is my favorite of the summer #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: We rearranged a bit at the end of the year last year. Excited to share larger graphic novel section w/kids next week. #palibchat

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Love this! Are kids using their own devices? #palibchat https://t.co/CWFNTFBV8j

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

planning 6th grade orientation for next week - a qr-code/aurasma "get to know the library" hunt #palibchat

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@LWeiss10 would love to hear more about this! #palibchat

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@kris_morahan @LibrarianLister Thanks! Will have to take one tomorrow! #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:23 PM EDT

One minute until Q3. Keep up the good ideas! #PALIBCHAT

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@ashley_rudock Pokemon was from Teachers Pay Teachers - no credit to me! Find Someone Who to find friends who know terms/loc. #PALIBCHAT

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@rocket_116 pretty sure it was inspired by a Twitter chat! #PALIBCHAT

DMontare Aug 31 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A1 #PALIBCHAT The Great Library series, The Grisha series, Six of Crows, and some cozy mysteries thrown in for good measure.

SuburbanBarnyd Aug 31 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Anyone have good intro Arduino projects for 6-8 grade? #palibchat

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: How can we start the year w/ a community of collaboration? How do we involve teachers & families? #palibchat https://t.co/TVBwRQD3Jf

randiwall Aug 31 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2: Still in the midst of inservice--teachers overwhelmed with the new LMS and PowerSchool. I will need to go slow. #PALIBCHAT

rocket_116 Aug 31 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Of course it was! @twitter is brilliant for educators/librarians! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/YhN0vdG8E1

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@rocket_116 pretty sure it was inspired by a Twitter chat! #PALIBCHAT

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@lkstrohecker if we have the apps I need pushed out by then! I want intro Destiny Quest and MackinVIA Apps during hunt too. #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2. #palibchat I am planning to do a @breakoutEDU later in the month for a more in-depth orientation when they will remember it!

JuleeMurphy Aug 31 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@BenderLibrarian I am reading Pax now and would love to hear about your project idea. #PALibchat

kristawelz Aug 31 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: Start with @RemindHQ and create newsletters. Show your teachers what the library has to offer. #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/n9vnUwZ8WU

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: How can we start the year w/ a community of collaboration? How do we involve teachers & families? #palibchat https://t.co/TVBwRQD3Jf

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@ashley_rudock @lkstrohecker Are you going to have the new Destiny Explorer app pushed since Quest isn't being updated anymore? #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@ashley_rudock @lkstrohecker I’d love to see your hunt questions! Sounds like fun! #palibchat

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: team building w/Ts, offering informal demos and getting school Twitter acct going! #PALIBCHAT

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Robin from Salisbury HS. Joining a little late. #palibchat

SuburbanBarnyd Aug 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 Twitter feed on library homepage. #palibchat

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Yay @RobinMBurns is in the house! #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: Post to your schools FB page and the PTO page. Make things open! #PALIBCHAT

JuleeMurphy Aug 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: #DotDay is a perfect opportunity for collaboration between students teachers and families. Families can create a "family" dot #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: We start every year w/a @Scholastic book fair. Great way to get kids/families/staff excited & add bks to school & class libs. #palibchat

kris_morahan Aug 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3- do lots of book talks w/ ELA classes. Always looking for new projects 2 share w/ all@subject area Ts #PALIBCHAT

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: I'm lucky because we have an awesome PTF & public library is across the street. We do lots of collaborating! #PALIBCHAT

dalichwer Aug 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 you have to be your best advertising #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

There are so many amazing #dotday activities for all grades! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/qI8MuUfyiV

JuleeMurphy Aug 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: #DotDay is a perfect opportunity for collaboration between students teachers and families. Families can create a "family" dot #PALIBCHAT

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: Lots of digital sharing using district hashtag. #palibchat

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister @lkstrohecker Heard they were doing away with DQ, but couldn't find info about new app. New app for sure Thanks! #PALIBCHAT

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: I also make sure to have flyers available as well as my digital website. #palibchat

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@JuleeMurphy Fun idea! Love #dotday! Doing lots of stuff w/various grades for it! #PALIBCHAT

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Yes! They don't know what you do if you don't advertise it! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/AaWL6obzkH

dalichwer Aug 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 you have to be your best advertising #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Next question is going to be great for all of our tech-savvy librarians! #PALIBCHAT

SGeorgeLib Aug 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Sarah from 3 elementary libraries in Mechanicsburg. New librarian... excited to participate! #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Lots of parents follow our library on Instagram too. #palibchat https://t.co/MtdWWPj7mJ

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: Post to your schools FB page and the PTO page. Make things open! #PALIBCHAT

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Back-to-School night to bring in families into your space to show off your cool "stuff". #palibchat

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q4: What tools/resources are you most excited to use in your library this year? #palibchat https://t.co/DSX34XNtIZ

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: doing a session for teacher in-service tomorrow. #palibchat https://t.co/M8VRIgmzcX

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: How can we start the year w/ a community of collaboration? How do we involve teachers & families? #palibchat https://t.co/TVBwRQD3Jf

kelseybogan Aug 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Glad I stumbled upon this! Kelsey from 3 elementary libraries in PA but starting in HS library in 50 days 😊 #palibchat

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Here is info on new Destiny app https://t.co/L41T692Q5D @ashley_rudock @lkst #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@RobinMBurns So glad you made it to #palibchat What’s new in your library this year?

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Yay! We're so glad you're here! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/BGzfdemToC

kelseybogan Aug 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Glad I stumbled upon this! Kelsey from 3 elementary libraries in PA but starting in HS library in 50 days 😊 #palibchat

DMontare Aug 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A2 #palibchat Just learned to screencast - may create video tour to highlight new 3D printer, makerspace, etc. to share w/ kids & BTS night

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Welcome! And to you too, @SGeorgeLib! #palibchat https://t.co/WS3XfLdagn

kelseybogan Aug 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Glad I stumbled upon this! Kelsey from 3 elementary libraries in PA but starting in HS library in 50 days 😊 #palibchat

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@lkstrohecker @LibrarianLister If your district can make you an admin for their Facebook it will increase the reach. #palibchat

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I am digging this app! Thanks @randiwall for the heads-up on this! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/qXk2l9qGC9

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Here is info on new Destiny app https://t.co/L41T692Q5D @ashley_rudock @lkst #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Librarians are amazing at PD #mackintysl #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/OVRfQdN7Jl

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: doing a session for teacher in-service tomorrow. #palibchat https://t.co/M8VRIgmzcX
- lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:24 PM EDT
  
  Q3: How can we start the year w/ a community of collaboration? How do we involve teachers & families? #palibchat https://t.co/TVBwRQD3Jf

JuleeMurphy Aug 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: Rumor has it every librarian in my District will receive an iPad. I am ready to unleash the power! #PALIBCHAT

randiwall Aug 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: @MackinVIA and Destiny and databases and eBooks and anything and EVERYTHING else we have to offer! #PALIBCHAT

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@DMontare what do you use to screencast? #PALIBCHAT

rocket_116 Aug 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: FreedomFlix & Science Flix from @Scholastic - new to us this year! So excited!#PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@lkstrohecker our book fair is 1st week in October! It always draws parents! Also opening Maker space for family game night. #palibchat

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@congerjan Today was the second day, first for even day classes & I taught 2 classes! Great start to a collaborative year!#PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@JuleeMurphy This is great! My district is piloting a (small) iPad initiative this year too. #palibchat

JuleeMurphy Aug 31 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: My kids love it when I set aside time for Hour of Code. I plan on offering more opportunities. #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@congerjan Our book fair is open to parents at our Back to School nights. Love the makerspace game night idea! #palibchat

SGeorgeLib Aug 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: My district is going all in w/@Seesaw for elementary... excited to use it in the library & to support classroom use. #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@kelseybogan So glad you found us! This is our very first #palibchat! It’s so great to have so many active PA Librarians!

rocket_116 Aug 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Also am excited for @scholastic Bookfair! Pirate theme! "Aaarggh you reading?!?!"@CRSD_RMS #PALIBCHAT

DMontare Aug 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#palibchat oops! 1st Twitter chat! Forgot to introduce myself. Dawn Montare, Elementary, Methacton SD located in SE PA

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4. New Gale database for us, Global Issues In Context. Great way to connect Ss w/ other views. #palibchat

dalichwer Aug 31 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Have to look into this. #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/qqmI6i3TkN

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Here is info on new Destiny app https://t.co/L41T692Q5D @ashley_rudock @lkst #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@DMontare LOVE IT!!! I will be making a movie for BTS night tomorrow, can’t forget the new 3D Printer! :) #palibchat

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@lkstrohecker @congerjan That is such a great idea! Another way to make your role viable! #PALIBCHAT

kristawelz Aug 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@congerjan @kelseybogan I hope you will all join @abookforfrances and I next week for #NJLibchat ! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/CSeLkzHvYN

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@RobinMBurns @congerjan Its great! I get to do lots of readers' advisory with parents. #palibchat

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: What challenges might you face in your library this year? How can you try to meet them? #palibchat https://t.co/xRGkKn2Dwg

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Missed Q4! Trying to put together a lasagna (daughter’s bday dinner request) for tomorrow night! Hard to do and chat! #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#njlibchat is a great chat for librarians! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/0yR2RTvMCj

kristawelz Aug 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@congerjan @kelseybogan I hope you will all join @abookforfrances and I next week for #NJLibchat ! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/CSeLkzHvYN

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5: (caught up!) Def hoping to bring staff on board for more tech and get them excited to use it for creative learning w/ Ss! #palibchat

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@DMontare You are doing great!!! So glad you joined the #palibchat tonight!

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5 part2 - Model! Sneak it in! Use programs, apps etc as part of other presentation to increase curiosity and interest! #PALIBCHAT

kris_morahan Aug 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5- budget was cut! #PALIBCHAT

SGeorgeLib Aug 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: Trying to coteach and push into classrooms with the constraints of a very full fixed schedule. Trying to be creative w/time. #palibchat

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Sounds great! I will put it on my list! #palibchat #njlibchat https://t.co/wlmM9q0QmO

kristawelz Aug 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@congerjan @kelseybogan I hope you will all join @abookforfrances and I next week for #NJLibchat ! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/CSeLkzHvYN

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Q5: Renovations, renovations and renovations. WE WILL SURVIVE & the library will have new carpet & paint...in the end WOO-HOO! #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: Not being a library, challenges are different. Biggest issue is time management. Using things like YouCanBookMe. #PALIBCHAT

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: One challenge in my district is making sure librarians have a voice in district initiatives. I plan on joining committees! #palibchat

DMontare Aug 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A3 #palibchat Newly created Twitter acct for library. I will promote at BTS night https://t.co/qO0JbTf0OL

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: How can we start the year w/ a community of collaboration? How do we involve teachers & families? #palibchat https://t.co/TVBwRQD3Jf

JuleeMurphy Aug 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@congerjan @kelseybogan I stumbled across #palibchat tonight and since I never miss an opportunity to chat with librarians. I jumped in!

dalichwer Aug 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5. I wear a lot of hats throughout the day ( most not by choice). Just trying to do what's right for Ss and Ts #PALIBCHAT

chugo00 Aug 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Getting teachers and students to return to the library. Showing what we can offer at a fac. meeting. Visibility. #PALIBCHAT

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: I'm new-ish to my district and new to middle schoolers. It'll be a challenge to figure out my role in my new position. #palibchat

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@JuleeMurphy We're so glad you did!! We'll be hosting one the last Wednesday of each month. @congerjan @kelseybogan #palibchat

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: creating a district wide library curriculum for our digital citizenship piece. #PALIBCHAT

utalaniz Aug 31 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Joining in #PALIBCHAT and learning!

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Thanks so much to everyone for joining us tonight. Last question coming up! #palibchat

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@utalaniz Hi Cynthia! Thanks for popping in! 👍 #palibchat

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#palibchat A5: No renovations that were supposed to be done were done in summer. Facing that challenge may mean it gets done with Ss there!

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q6: What other topics would you like to see in future #palibchat discussions? https://t.co/lylxi4Fki2

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: Implementing a digital portfolio project for Ss.A great way to have a presence online & set them apart for colleges. #PALIBCHAT

utalaniz Aug 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@lkstrohecker Hi, Lauren! Happy to join and learn with - and from - you! #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@JuleeMurphy @kelseybogan So glad you both joined us! So excited that we have started this chat! #palibchat

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@rocket_116 I made sure to hand them out during PD days for teachers to display. #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6: I know I'm definitely excited to talk #futureready and #makerspace #PALIBCHAT

chugo00 Aug 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6: Getting a new makerspace off the ground and getting admin/staff to buy in #PALIBCHAT

LWeiss10 Aug 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Thanks, #PALIBCHAT! Must get going - miles to go before I sleep! So glad we have this chat!

kristawelz Aug 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@lkstrohecker how do you recruit librarians to join PLNs? In other words, how do you get them to join PLNs? #PALIBCHAT That's a good topic!

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Q6: How to improve literacy & a love of reading. #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

You can always suggest topics on our website! https://t.co/sFbjZq18iY #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@ashley_rudock took a full year for teachers to trust I was there to really help! Now we even do homework club at 8th period! #palibchat

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I'm sorry I keep putting Q instead of A for my answers. #BRAINDEAD #PALIBCHAT

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

You can also sign up to moderate! #PALIBCHAT

dalichwer Aug 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Being connected is almost a necessity #palibchat https://t.co/wJKwoIsOio

kristawelz Aug 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@lkstrohecker how do you recruit librarians to join PLNs? In other words, how do you get them to join PLNs? #PALIBCHAT That's a good topic!

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6: How to advocate in your district & beyond for school librarians! #PALIBCHAT

DMontare Aug 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A4 #palibchat 3D printer, makerspace, Screencastify,Twitter, Google site, my new Chromebook https://t.co/WhDAeuK4cZ

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q4: What tools/resources are you most excited to use in your library this year? #palibchat https://t.co/DSX34XNtIZ

ashley_rudock Aug 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6 I'd like to hear more about how other librarians provide PD in their schools and beyond. #palibchat

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Did any of your schools give access to the new Google Sites? Its SOO much nicer! #PALIBCHAT

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Hope you all can join us the last Wednesday of each month for #palibchat at 8PM EST! This first one was a blast! https://t.co/CBxbX4G3SC

lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@JuleeMurphy We're so glad you did!! We'll be hosting one the last Wednesday of each month. @congerjan @kelseybogan #palibchat

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@RobinMBurns I hope you will share your digital citizenship curriculum once it’s finished! #palibchat

mschwander Aug 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT

I still have to look into this! #PALIBCHAT https://t.co/zBX2MKJNAj

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Did any of your schools give access to the new Google Sites? Its SOO much nicer! #PALIBCHAT

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@LibrarianLister Not yet.....I saw a preview but can't wait to update my hs lib site.#PALIBCHAT

RobinMBurns Aug 31 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Added to my calendar tonight so I don't miss a month!#PALIBCHAT https://t.co/Xddwwwh9nM

congerjan Aug 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Hope you all can join us the last Wednesday of each month for #palibchat at 8PM EST! This first one was a blast! https://t.co/CBxbX4G3SC
- lkstrohecker - Moderator Aug 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT
  
  @JuleeMurphy We're so glad you did!! We'll be hosting one the last Wednesday of each month. @congerjan @kelseybogan #palibchat

LibrarianLister Aug 31 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you all for joining in tonight! We'll post a transcript on the website! #PALIBCHAT