library management

Pandemic Response. Are You Ready?

Dear Dr. Laura We don’t have the coronavirus in our area, at least not that I know of. But, I see a lot of social media posts about ...

Culture of Reading

Dear Dr. Laura, My principal wants me to work on developing a “culture of reading”. I’m not really sure exactly what that means.

Believe in Yourself: with Cristofer Mattern

The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Cristofer Mattern who has been an educator for 15 years and just started his first full-time job

Can you help me understand the difference in bindings?

Dear Dr. Laura, I am the first certified librarian on my campus. YAY! But, I have so much work ahead of me to build up our library

Improve Your Professional Organization Skills with Microsoft Teams: with Julie Hembree

The Librarian Influencer of the Week is teacher librarian Julie Hembree from the state of Washington.

Have Some Backup Lesson Plans Ready to Go!

Dear Dr. Laura Every fall I lose my voice when my seasonal allergies kick in. I want to start planning now so I’m ready when that happens.

The Legacy of Librarianship Continues Because of Best Practices: with Barbara Paciotti

The Librarian Influencer of the Week is Barbara Paciotti. Barbara is from the Dallas Metroplex area of Texas ...

Classroom Library Management

Dear Dr. Laura, I’m at my wits end! Do you have any tips for getting my library time under control? I have kids that talk non-stop, ...

Shelf Markers - Yay! Or Nay?

Dear Dr. Laura I’m so new I cannot even figure out what shelf markers are all about. Do I need to use them? How do they really help (or not)

Not Check Out a Book? Really?

Dear Dr. Laura, I can’t believe this actually happening in my very own library! But, what do you do with students who do not want to check

30 Minutes in the Library? Seriously?

Dear Dr. Laura, OMGoodness! I only have 30 minutes with my classes at my new school. I don't think I can get a read aloud, lesson and ...

Books to the Front of the Shelf or Pushed Back?

Dear Dr. Laura, I’ve only been in the library a couple of weeks, but I’m going nuts already! My students shove the books to the back ...

What am I going to do with PreK?

Dear Dr. Laura, I just learned that I’m going to have PreK students this year - on my own, with no para! What am I going to do with PreK...

Canva - August’s Tech Tool for National Library Card Month

When you’re learning a new tech tool, it’s always a good idea to learn about it and immediately use it for a purpose.

The Library Calendar

Dear Dr. Laura, School hasn’t even started and I’ve already gotten an invitation to an event that says it’s to be held in the library...

First Week Jitters!

Dear Dr. Laura, What exactly happens those first few weeks of school when everything hasn’t quite gotten into a routine yet?

Elementary Checkout Ideas

With a little forethought you’ll have plenty of solutions ready to help make checkout a snap!

Physical Space and Routines

Your physical space will have an impact on many of your library routines.