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A blog of maker projects suitable for your library! I found this via the Library as Incubator blog, which is well worth following. Delete the scoop?
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A no-tech game to teach library vocabulary. Good end of the year activity for elementary students. Delete the scoop?
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ArtisanCam is a free arts education website for schools (key stage 2-4) featuring video of contemporary artists working in their studios, galleries and on location.It has video-workshops, information on their techniques/influences and interactive...
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Check out the links under "Activity Highlights" and enjoy yourself. Oh, share with your students, too. Shared by the ever awesome Naomi Bates, of the YA lit blog, http://www.naomibates.blogspot.com/. Delete the scoop?
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Makerspaces, sometimes also referred to as hackerspaces, hackspaces, and fablabs are creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. Delete the scoop?
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Following Michelle's advice is definitely the way to go! Delete the scoop?
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Search here for authors to visit your library, or for great quotes from authors about the importance of libraries! Delete the scoop?
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Oh my, check out the origami display! Then keep going! Lots of ideas on display, presentation, digital presence, and that's only what I found on the first two pages! Delete the scoop?
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Clearly, if we all had an unlimited budget, we'd fill our houses with staircases that doubled as bookshelves. Because: awesome. Photo from Apartment Th
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Yes, please, on the stairs just outside the library! Delete the scoop?
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OGDEN, Utah – Twenty librarians in the Ogden School District could be out of a job.
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I'm not a school librarian. I'm not a teacher, either. Our district hasn't has librarians in the 13 years I've been here. I do my best, but I'd love to work with a teacher librarian someday. Good advice here on how to keep what you've got! Delete the scoop?
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Shannon always has the best ideas, and shares them so generously! Delete the scoop?
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American Libraries Magazine, the magazine of the American Library Association, delivers news and information about the library community.
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As if I didn't already love him for this quote: "I'm not comfortable being preachy, but more people need to start spending as much time in the library as they do on the basketball court." Delete the scoop?
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BookLamp is a book analytic engine powered by the Book Genome Project. BookLamp's technology has applications in book discovery, reader advisory, and book suggestions similar to how Pandora.com analyzes music. Delete the scoop?
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Just fun stuff about how much fun it is to read.
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Oh, my! I could spend hours browsing here! Great stuff for displays. 
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April 10, 9:32 PM
and others who believe in lifelong learning. Delete the scoop?
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Two online challenges for elementary students to show their mastery of Dewey. Delete the scoop?
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This is how I like the library to look. Lots of kids, tons of books on display, art work, too. (This is an old photo--we also have larger, more colorful directional signage on the bookcases!)...
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My end of the year display, that hopefully keeps kids reading, even when they can't use the library. Delete the scoop?
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I'm an evangelist.
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Wow! Be sure to click through to the examples of students' infographics! Delete the scoop?
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A great lesson to share with students--just because someone says it's not permanent, don't believe it. Think what you post may live forever online, and then decide if it's worth posting. Delete the scoop?
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Book reviews tied to ReadWriteThink lesson plans or further information on the author or subject.
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Some great nonfiction titles with additional information in the reviews--some RWT lesson plans, author information, discussion guides, etc. Delete the scoop?
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May 19, 6:38 PM
This is a story about Sister Libraries, Twitter, Google+ Hangout, and connecting kids! It all started with a Tweet by my dear friend & Tweep Tiffany Whitehead aka The Mighty Little Librarian and her awesome BFF EL teacher Alaina Laperouse both of Central Middle School in Baton Rouge Louisiana! Delete the scoop?
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Library media specialist creates 'reading community'
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I love seeing librarians win Teacher of the Year awards! Delete the scoop?
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I want that circulation desk! 
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May 9, 1:19 PM
There are some way awesome ideas here. Recycling is good! Delete the scoop?
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May 7, 3:18 PM
This reminds me the high school library needs color! Delete the scoop?
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Be sure to read the comments! There are already two more suggestions for presentation tools.
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May 7, 7:42 PM
Clever way of presenting alternate presentation tools. Delete the scoop?
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When I was at the Michigan Reading Association a couple weekends ago, I had the privilege to attend Donalyn Miller's luncheon and listen to her speak about reading communities. I've known Donalyn ...
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For those of you who have lockers at school. Students could also add these to Edmodo, Moodle, or in our case, their Google Sites!
Linda Dougherty's curator insight,
April 11, 12:03 AM
Great idea to share with our reading crew who are always in the Library. 
Elizabeth Hutchinson's curator insight,
April 13, 3:48 AM
Great idea! Have you ever done the toilet door to tell students about new books? You have a targeted audience that have nothing else to read :) I know it's slightly different but just thought I'd mention it.
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April 7, 7:19 PM
Keeping Dewey, but making it work for you with changes and tweaks. Delete the scoop?
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