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illinimccoy.bsky.social
Gathering books for our Native American Read-In coming soon. We are fortunate to have SO many choices!

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November 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
wendygarland.bsky.social
Congratulations @illinimccoy.bsky.social on formal recognition of your generous contributions to your local community and your school library community across the state and beyond!

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November 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
Librarians! Teachers!
The #ALAYMAs are coming soon. Why not read some of these Mock Sibert titles with your students.
tinyurl.com/4rc4yk5u
#tlchat #tlsky #SchoolLibraries #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit
@aaslala.bsky.social @fuse8.bsky.social @colbysharp.bsky.social @100scopenotes.bsky.social
November 5, 2026 at 11:19 AM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
Librarians! Teachers!
The #ALAYMAs are coming soon. Why not read some of these Mock Sibert titles with your students.
tinyurl.com/4rc4yk5u
#tlchat #tlsky #SchoolLibraries #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit
November 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
wendygarland.bsky.social
A special award for a very special librarian that I am honored to call friend! ❤️❤️❤️

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illinimccoy.bsky.social Amanda McCoy @illinimccoy.bsky.social · 4d
I am so very grateful for colleagues like @amybrownlee93.bsky.social that recognize and celebrate all the work that is put in behind the scenes of a library program!

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November 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
infodocket.bsky.social
Colorado: #AI #Bots Cause Disruptions for Local #Libraries (via Littleton Independent)

www.littletonindependent.net/news/ai-bots...

#publiclibraries #schoollibraries
November 4, 2026 at 9:58 PM
thestoryspectator.bsky.social
My high school students & their teachers request books that our collection doesn’t have. This latest shipment of books is a smattering of those titles. The students who requested them get to check them out first, then the books are put out for checkout by everyone else.
#schoollibraries #books
November 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
illinimccoy.bsky.social
Lots of different grades doing write-the-room type activities in library this week. I programmed this so we can keep the supply of clipboards out for every class.

Challenge: There are SO MANY items on the walls! 😂

We’ll frame it as an exercise in ignoring distractions.

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November 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
illinimccoy.bsky.social
I am so very grateful for colleagues like @amybrownlee93.bsky.social that recognize and celebrate all the work that is put in behind the scenes of a library program!

#TLSky
#SchoolLibraries
November 5, 2026 at 12:50 PM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
Librarians! Teachers!
It's Know-vember! Looking for a fun nonfiction activity for your students?
tinyurl.com/4rc4yk5u
#tlchat #tlsky #SchoolLibraries #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit
It’s Time for the Sibert Smackdown!
A Fun Mock Activity for Grades 3-8
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November 4, 2026 at 11:16 PM
wendygarland.bsky.social
It’s Dinovember at our early childhood library. Students are building, creating, problem solving and playing with dinosaur activities during choice time.

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Students build with blocks, play with playdoh and dinosaur stamps, play memory, play with dinosaur figures and read dinosaur books
November 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
Librarians! Teachers!
It's Know-vember! Looking for a fun nonfiction activity for your students?
tinyurl.com/4rc4yk5u
#tlchat #tlsky #SchoolLibraries #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit
It’s Time for the Sibert Smackdown!
A Fun Mock Activity for Grades 3-8
tinyurl.com
November 4, 2026 at 11:48 AM
wendygarland.bsky.social
Join in on the conversation!

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aaslala.bsky.social American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 5d
We're kicking off "Leveraging AI in School Libraries." This week, we'll explore AI in the context of educational technology, considering its possibilities, challenges, and implications for our profession. There's a place for all perspectives in this conversation: https://bit.ly/4u3jF3G
A graphic for the AASL Page to Practice Book Club. It highlights "Week 1 | Understanding AI in School Libraries" and mentions discussions on AI in education. The cover of the book "Leveraging AI in School Libraries" is displayed in the bottom left corner. A LinkedIn logo is shown in the top left corner.
November 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM
illinimccoy.bsky.social
Simple wins! I teach from an empty shelf that I haven’t really ever known how to fill. We already have MULTIPLE rotating displays and I could not rationalize pulling books for yet another.

Enter Mrs. McCoy’s Picks! I’ll have no problem filling this one quickly.

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November 2, 2026 at 10:45 PM
fkompar.bsky.social
The headlines are alarming: Google’s announced changes force districts to choose between AI-generated answers or no Google Search for students. Schools need a meaningful choice.

This moment puts school librarians’ expertise in the spotlight.
#SchoolLibraries #AILiteracy #InformationLiteracy
When Google Search Gives the Answer, Who Does the Thinking?
Google’s new K-12 controls leave schools with a difficult choice: accept AI-generated summaries inside Search or turn Search off. A stronger research pathway begins in the school library.
fkompar.substack.com
November 8, 2026 at 2:25 AM
wendygarland.bsky.social
It's "Know-vember!" Time for a #SibertSmackdown. Here is how it started once upon a time: listenconnectempower.blogspot.com/2023/01/2022...

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2022 Animal Sibert Smackdown
Our elementary school Sibert Smackdown was inspired by Melissa Stewart and modified for school wide nonfiction unit.
listenconnectempower.blogspot.com
November 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
wendygarland.bsky.social
Student: "Have you seen a dinosaur, Mrs. Garland?"

Me: "No, I have not because they are extinct."

Student: "Actually, they are just in New York."

Hmm. Road trip? 🤣

We are reading to dinosaur finger puppets instead. That will have to suffice.

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Two students read dinosaur books on beanbag chairs with a dinosaur finger puppet.
November 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
follettcontent.bsky.social
More library engagement, less prep! 📚

Join @shannonmmiller Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. CT for a FREE webinar packed with low-prep, budget-friendly passive programming ideas for school libraries.

https://bit.ly/3Uvo03d

#SchoolLibraries #LibraryProgramming
Passive Programming Ideas for School Libraries | Webinar
No time or budget for more programming? Shannon McClintock Miller shares low-lift, budget-friendly ideas for school libraries. Register free.
www.follettcontent.com
November 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
glma-inc.bsky.social
Explore the resources to support your students and community: www.ala.org/aasl/advocac...

#SchoolLibrarians #AASL #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #SchoolLibraries #LibraryResources #EdChat
Start planning your 2027 professional development calendar now! 🗓️✨

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Native American Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities to ensure their rich hist...
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November 9, 2026 at 11:45 AM
infreedom.bsky.social
What happens when librarians must interpret unclear laws? Iowa's SF 496 challenges school libraries.

https://ow.ly/r2pC5100eAm #FreedomToRead #SchoolLibraries #Librarians #IntellectualFreedom #BannedBooks
November 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
follettcontent.bsky.social
🍂📚 Your next favorite library addition might be waiting!

Explore our Fall 2026 Sneak Peek Catalog and discover new books for your school or classroom library.

Take a peek: https://k12.follettcontent.com/fall-sneak-peek-catalog-2026-follett-content

#SchoolLibraries #NewBooks
November 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM
wendygarland.bsky.social
Book #2 of our #SibertSmackdown is a powerful read about a young woman who didn't let anything stop her dream. Students shared what they would like to learn to help them with their future dreams.

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The book Up Periscope by Jennifer Swanson and three examples of student work: "I want to learn how to make food so I can make food for the homeless." "I want to learn how to be a youtuber so I can make people happy and make money for my family." "I want to learn to become a hard worker so I can do anything I want to do."
November 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
infreedom.bsky.social
Freedom-to-read advocacy shines in Maryland as educators and advocates challenge a school library policy.

https://ow.ly/pxHE5100eHu #FreedomToRead #SchoolLibraries #IntellectualFreedom #LibraryAdvocacy
MSEA, Coalition Fights for Students’ Freedom to Read – Maryland State Education Association
A coalition in support of the freedom to read is fighting for students’ and educators’ rights in the face of a policy passed by the Somerset Board of Education that denies student access to age-appropriate literature. On September 2, the Somerset Education Association (SEA), MSEA, the American Civil…
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November 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
illinimccoy.bsky.social
I was happy to get some local news coverage to highlight the vibrant, lively library programs we run in Kansas!

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lawrencekstimes.com/2026/10/28/s...
Sunflower Elementary librarian recognized with statewide award
Sunflower Elementary School librarian Amanda McCoy was named Kansas School Librarian of the Year for her work to make the school library a hub of teaching, learning and reading.
lawrencekstimes.com
October 31, 2026 at 3:50 PM
wendygarland.bsky.social
This season’s trend - I Survived graphic novels. So…. I ordered another set because I just can’t keep them in the library.

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October 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM