School Libraries and Classroom Libraries: Working Together…Digital Badges Too!

By |2016-11-07T10:57:38-05:00January 15th, 2016|Blog Posts, Books, Digital Badges, Professional Development, Webinars and Conferences, School Libraries|

This film, created by Claire Baillargeon (bibliothecaire, CS de la Capitale), demonstrates how school libraries and classroom libraries can work in conjunction with one another to encourage the use of literature in classroom activities and foster a love of reading in students.  A variety of activities as well as a demonstration of how a school library can

All Things Library Advocacy

By |2019-01-25T14:21:34-05:00January 14th, 2016|Blog Posts, School Libraries|

Letting your school community know what your school library does to advance our students’ learning is what school library advocacy is all about. ABQLA members were invited to a Skype presentation by Debra E. Kachel on the challenges of school library advocacy.  If you weren’t able to attend this presentation, there are some great resources on

Beth Holland: Transforming Libraries into Library Learning Commons or a Hogwarts Room of Requirement

By |2016-11-07T10:57:38-05:00January 8th, 2016|Blog Posts, School Libraries|

If you’ve read the Harry Potter books, you may remember the magical Room of Requirement.  This is a room where any need can be met.  According to Beth Holland, in the Cape Elizabeth Library Learning Commons (http://capellc.cape.k12.me.us), a student looked at the new library learning commons and said to Library Information Technology Specialist, Jonathan Werner (@MaineSchoolTech), “You’ve given

Unruly Teens: Toddlers @ Heart

By |2016-11-07T10:57:38-05:00December 17th, 2015|Blog Posts, School Libraries|

Teens discovering DiscoverPlace at the Library, London Public Library, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 I thought I would share this post from Teen Services Underground as it appeared in late June and may have gone unnoticed. It takes a perceptive look at teen behaviour and also leads us to question our own behaviour at times. It

ABQLA 2016 Conference Call for Proposals

By |2017-11-10T11:55:59-05:00December 14th, 2015|Blog Posts, Conferences|

Hello, The ABQLA has sent out its call for proposal for presentations for the 84th Annual ABQLA conference. This could be a great opportunity for any library personnel to share with others, and for them to also learn at the conference itself. Please take a look at the bilingual message below from the ABQLA and please

AMAG is for architecture, AMAG is also for amazing and art

By |2016-11-07T10:57:38-05:00December 10th, 2015|Blog Posts|

source: http://a-magazine.org/ This free online magazine is dedicated to architecture  is just the ticket with all the STEAM initiatives going around. Our own CCA (Canadian Centre for Architecture) is one of the partners involved in this initiative; they have a calendar of events and exhibitions that would be a great tie-in to the resources in

From Library and Learning Space to Learning Commons

By |2018-02-09T10:44:03-05:00December 9th, 2015|Blog Posts, Conferences, Howtos, Professional Development, Webinars and Conferences, School Libraries|

From Library and Learning Space to Learning Commons Presented by Beth Holland, EdTech Teacher and contributor to Education Week and Edutopia Sponsored by Nureva REGISTER HERE In the mobile era, what is the role of physical libraries and learning spaces when every student potentially has a global, virtual library in their pocket? How does ubiquitous

Using Information Ethically Made Easy for Kids

By |2017-11-13T12:29:06-05:00December 3rd, 2015|Blog Posts, Cool Tools|

School of Information course creates Michigan Makers There are a number of great resources listed on theinquiryprocess.ca that will give teachers the support that they need in teaching students how to cite sources, an important component of using information ethically.  At this time of year, when projects and assignments are due, giving

Current Events and Our Students

By |2016-11-07T10:57:39-05:00November 24th, 2015|Articles, Blog Posts, Howtos, School Libraries|

Given the tragic attacks that we are reading about in Europe and Africa, it is not unlikely that our students will be talking about these sad events.  Several usually reliable websites have suggestions both for parents and teachers.  Library personnel may want to consult their principals and teachers for advice on how to deal with

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