Digital Tech - School Librarian

YouTube Videos YouTube videos can be used as a creative and engaging way to promote the library and its resources. from BBMSMEDIA Bring Them Back Overdue Library Book Parody Most helpful   This video is most helpful because it is engaging students, makes learning memorable, fosters emotional connections, reinforces positive behavior, encourages creativity and critical thinking, and promotes collaboration and communication skills. Luke Skywalker Has Overdue Books students would like the best The appeal of a Star Wars parody video for returning overdue books can effectively engage students, ignite their enthusiasm, generate laughter, and make the topic of book returns more entertaining and memorable from PikesVilleHSLibrary AVID Pimp My Binder 2012 Most helpful The video offers relatability, practical tips, visual demonstrations, peer influence, increased engagement, and opportunities for collaboration and empowerment. These aspects make the video helpful and impactful for other stu...

   

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Social Media for School Libraries Facebook After exploring Facebook pages for school libraries and school districts it is evident that the decision to use Facebook as a school librarian depends on the school’s policies, and the needs and preferences of your community. It is also important to note that your ability to manage the platform effectively is paramount to the success of engagement on the page.  Advantages:  Communication and Outreach: Facebook provides a platform to connect and engage with students, parents, and the wider school community. It can be an effective tool to share important updates, announcements, and promote library events. Example link. Resource Sharing: Facebook allows for the sharing of educational resources, articles, and book recommendations, allows for collaborations and provides valuable information to students and teachers. Example link .  Community Building: Facebook groups ...

  Feed Readers   There are several Feed Readers to consider that can help us stay up-to-date with the latest news, trends, and resources in the field of librarianship. The Feed Reader that I chose is Feedly.    Feedly is a widely used RSS feed reader that allows you to organize and follow your favorite blogs, websites, and news sources in one place. It offers a clean and intuitive interface, customizable categories, and the ability to save articles for later reference.   Some other feeder readers that I came across are Inoreader, Flipboard, and Pocket.    Inoreader is another powerful RSS feed reader that offers advanced features such as rules, filters, and tags to help you organize and manage your feeds effectively. It also has a user-friendly interface and provides options for social sharing and collaboration. I feel that this feed reader would be beneficial for collaboration between schools and librarians but it did not offer an organizational flo...