eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Will ultra violet disinfectant devices damage books? How long should I quarantine a book before circulating it again? How can I use technology to coordinate curbside pick-up for students who want to check out print books? How can I ensure teachers know about the content available in my library? Judy Blume).

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Traci Chun, a teacher-librarian at Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, and junior Ulises Santillano Tlaseca troubleshoot a 3D printing job in the library’s maker space. When my library is quiet, that’s a red flag,” said Chun. Wayne Grimm, Library Instructional Technology Teacher at Westview High School, Beaverton, Oregon.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Immersive, Innovation Spaces Are Propelling Future-Readiness! Let’s create a trajectory of learning opportunities for future-ready learners! How to Create Accessible and Equitable Library Collections. What should you look for when considering books outside your life experience?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology, librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become future ready. She kicked off Season 6 of the Emerging Tech series of webinars on edWeb.net October 19th with a live broadcast from New Canaan High School on the topic of “ Future Ready Librarians.”

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Edsurge

JUNE 24, 2021

As you might expect, for me, unearthing that spark starts with some books. Plugging into this feeling helps me remember why I do this job in the first place: connecting kids with books that will evoke the same level of joy for them. Each summer for the past several years, our staff has gathered for a book study.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2020

I enjoy reflecting on the moment in time, I read a book as it sits on my shelf. Each of us has heard adults opine on why they prefer to read print books. Related content: Leading eLearning with a Future Ready Library opportunity.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2022

My conference experience began at the Future Ready Library Summit on Collaboration where 150 librarians from across the country—and even overseas—gathered to brainstorm ways in which they could better collaborate with teachers, principals, district leadership, and each other. I’ve never forgotten Paulette. And there’s my point.

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Buncee

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Since winning the AASL award for one of the best digital storytelling tools in 2017 , the Buncee team has always loved being a part of school libraries across the country. These ideas also address elements of the Future Ready Library Framework. Learn more about the Future Ready Library Framework here.

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NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 16, 2021

And they live on happily familiar platforms like Google Slides, Wakelet, PowerPoint, Symbaloo, Smore, Thinglink, Buncee, Hyperdocs, and on those Bitmoji classrooms and libraries you’ve already created. Shannon Miller is the queen of school library choice boards! 25 Days of Digital Tools and Ideas from Future Ready Librarians.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

The first title debuting in the ISTE Young Innovators collection, Sonia’s Digital World (pub 8/1/23), is written by award-winning librarian Shannon McClintock Miller, an ISTE Making IT Happen Award recipient, Future Ready Librarians spokesperson, Follett thought leader, and AASL Leadership Luminary social media superstar.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Immersive, Innovation Spaces Are Propelling Future-Readiness! Let’s create a trajectory of learning opportunities for future-ready learners! How to Create Accessible and Equitable Library Collections. What should you look for when considering books outside your life experience?

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Tom Murray

MAY 23, 2018

Across the country, librarians are supporting those in need by promoting the great work and connectivity often available at local libraries. Collaborate and Promote Your Local Library! Local libraries are not simply amazing places to support literacy in your community, but are tremendous places for access and connectivity as well.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 16, 2017

Today Josh Stumpenhorst @stumpteacher is directing a library revolution and evolution to Learning Commons at his school. And yes, they’ll be flying drones in the library! ” He also discusses the importance of literature and creativity in the library. Why Reinvent the Library? Let’s do this!

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

She even wrote a book that's called “ Screen Time ” and a more recent one called “ Tap, Click, Read: Growing Readers in a World of Screens.” Destinations serves school districts with flexible CTE solutions to get students “future-ready” for a changing job market, providing career exploration, real-world experience, and certification prep.

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The Daring Librarian

JUNE 29, 2018

So, here's my list of 5 ways your school library (or classroom) can benefit from a photo booth. This fun, easy, & cheap DIY Photo Booth has added a lot of fun to our school library and our end of the year celebration, our June Jamboree. This is a good thing for a school library! A photo booth is a good reason! Photo Booth.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Whether a principal, superintendent, head of technology, or head of curriculum, there is likely a gem of a resource among your staff who could push your Future Ready agenda forward. A modern-day school library is looking more like an airport lounge than what many of us may have been accustomed to. Create collaborative spaces.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 23, 2018

There’s been a lot of very expectable buzz on the TL Blogosphere as well as on Future Ready Librarians Facebook Group relating to new ways folks are getting things started. School is back in session in Georgia, and I’m once again reorganizing what happens in the first visit to the library. What is that right message?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

She is a high school library media center director in Illinois and author of the book Digital Citizenship in Action published through ISTE. We should have many more blended courses on the books next year. We’ll have the book giveaway and also her full bio in the Shownotes. Link to show: www.coolcatteacher/e242.

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The Daring Librarian

MARCH 12, 2022

Our Middle School Library in Laurel, Maryland has been a loud and proud Safe Space and Ally for ALL of our LGBTQIA and Neurodivergent students for years. I have also purchased every well reviewed, requested, intriguing, and middle school approved fiction and non-fiction book on these topics. Except that Mystery book.

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The Daring Librarian

MARCH 10, 2019

I've found that it's good to bring it out mid-year or connected to a reading promotion lesson activity like Speed Dating with Books to generate interest. But this can work at any time in a school library or ELA classroom. It's kinda like the low-tech YELP review for books! This way kids don't write ON THE books.

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Buncee

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Share & Tell with Future Ready Librarians with Shannon Miller , Librarian, Tech Director. Shannon led a “Share & Tell” session where she shared some of her favorite ways to Buncee both in the library and beyond. Buncee Book Bento with Amy Storer , Instructional Coach, Tech Integration Mentor.

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The Daring Librarian

JULY 20, 2018

Fierce & Future Ready 7. but then ask them to either email you or drop by the library and put their name on the list. “I Google terms like "your subject area, your level, lesson plan, unit, & rubric" you can also later add in search terms like "future ready," "framework," "technology integration," or "printables."

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The Daring Librarian

APRIL 13, 2019

When we have testing in our Library, I put all our Makerspace stuff on an AV cart and roll it into our server room. Say you're trying for 50 or 100 - put a decorated cardboard box outside your Library or Classroom for donations! Gather some origami books (I have like at least 10) paper of all kinds, safety scissors, and Voila!

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 16, 2022

Coach / Library Media Specialist Relationship. The Library Media Specialist / Coach Relationship. In the world of Instructional Coaching, the one relationship that is mostly the strongest in a school building is the one between the Instructional Coach and the Library Media Specialist (LMS). Coach / Central Office Relationship.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

“It’s imperative that classroom design is driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” says Tom Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools , a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education. It can be a common area, a library or a space with flexibility.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 29, 2015

Library 2.015 Spring Summit Recap On April 30th we held the first ever Library 2.015 Spring Summit - The Emerging Future: Technology and Learning , a half-day conversation about technology issues and trends in the future of library and information services. Department of Education's Future Ready Pledge.

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Buncee

JUNE 10, 2019

Rachelle Dene Poth- In Other Words , Book Signing @ 11AM. In Other Words is a book full of inspirational and thought-provoking quotes that have pushed Rachelle's thinking, inspired her, and given her strength when she needed it. Shannon McClintock Miller- Share and Tell with Future Ready Librarians @ 1PM . Shannon Miller.

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Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

Shannon Miller-Name That Future Ready Librarian Wedge-3PM. Join Shannon McClintock Miller, teacher librarian, and Future Ready Librarian spokesperson, for a fun game of Buncee Doodle, Name That Future Ready Librarian Wedge. Lead From the Library With Creative Branding and Marketing. Shannon Miller.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 16, 2022

The Library Media Specialist / Coach Relationship In the world of Instructional Coaching, the one relationship that is mostly the strongest in a school building is the one between the Instructional Coach and the Library Media Specialist (LMS). How can the LMS Support the Coach?

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edWeb.net

JUNE 14, 2019

Dr. Rob is the author of several books including Reading, Technology, and Digital Literacy and the ISTE bestselling title Are You Future Ready. Michelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015.

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techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

(May 16, 2018) – Texas’ Richardson Independent School District (RISD) today announced it has selected Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, to support the district’s new, three year “Future Ready: STEM for All” initiative.

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The Daring Librarian

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Turn the camera around girl & take pics of your students, your classroom, your library, your school, your co-workers, your world. Two cute kids checking out books with special bookmarks! Future Ready Teacher Librarian & Tech Leader. Yeah, I roll my eyes and probably don't follow them. don't get me started!

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The Daring Librarian

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

We were madly getting ready for MAP testing deadlines (going through each and every laptop and also worrying over so many snow related school delays and a day off that I forgot to sign up for a pot-luck breakfast for our district Library Media Professional Development day. These drawings feature 2 ninjas holding books not weapons.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2017

We're excited to announce the keynote panelists for our our second of three Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Digital Literacy + Fake News," which will be held online ( and for free ) on Thursday, June 1st, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). Please also join the Library 2.0 YouTube channel.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 31, 2017

Tomorrow (Thursday, June 1st) is our second of three Library 2.017 mini-conferences: "Digital Literacy + Fake News," being held online ( and for free ) from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We invite all library professionals, educators, students, and others to participate this event.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

When my colleagues and I wrote our Social Media Curation Library Technology Report for ALA, we struggled with a definition. The folks we interviewed across library land curated in several different ways and we used the term curation differently depending on current community needs or where they were in any particular project.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 22, 2019

Read a book. Sometimes even scanning my library’s website to find a good book is just as relaxing as actually reading. Check to see if your library offers the lending of e-books. You won’t even have to leave your house to check out a book! Coloring books? and the added compliment helps us mentally!

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