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Eliterate Librarian: Library Display Inspiration: Colors and Reality TV

Eliterate Librarian: Library Display Inspiration: Colors and Reality TV | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Great ideas from Tamara Cox!

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Florida Teen Starts 'Giving Library' for Homeless Kids - Education - GOOD

Florida Teen Starts 'Giving Library' for Homeless Kids - Education - GOOD | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

I get so many donations that are in good shape, but not appropriate for my library.  This could be a good project for my library aides next year--sort out the best to donate to St. Vincent de Paul's shelter!

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Tech-Savvy School Librarians Win AASL's Pathfinder Award - School Library Journal

Tech-Savvy School Librarians Win AASL's Pathfinder Award - School Library Journal | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Kahn says key is embedding library connection to technology in students and teachers' minds.  How do you do that in your library?

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PALS (peer assisted learning) reading in the library before school. Dedication! http://t.co/QgqwjeYz
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PALS (peer assisted learning) reading in the library before school. Dedication!
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Washington Township High School students decorate library with READ posters starring themselves

Washington Township High School students decorate library with READ posters starring themselves | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it
Dale Biebel's graphic design students were charged with the task of the posters to brighten up the library.
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Free Technology for Teachers: Easily Create Infographics with Easel.ly

Free Technology for Teachers: Easily Create Infographics with Easel.ly | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Easel.ly was easy enough for me to use.  Here's what I did in 10 minutes!

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Swiss Army Librarian » Highlighting the Value of Library Use :: Brian Herzog

Swiss Army Librarian » Highlighting the Value of Library Use :: Brian Herzog | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Do your students know how valuable the library collection is?  Could you have students make charts showing the value of the fiction versus non-fiction books?  It could be an eye-opener for everyone!

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After Students Petition, Library Hours Extended

After Students Petition, Library Hours Extended | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Student Power! Standing up for your library is awesome!

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Wenonah School students create rain garden behind library - NJ.com

Wenonah School students create rain garden behind library - NJ.com | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Wenonah School students create rain garden behind library.  Outdoor reading space for the library is one of my fantasies!  

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Musings about librarianship: Posting historical photos of your library - Facebook milestones, Dipity, Historypin and more

I like Tripline for this.  Maybe a timeline of the growth of your school district?  (Our library isn't old enough for a timeline!)

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Alan Turing’s Reading List: What the Computing Pioneer Borrowed From His School Library

Alan Turing’s Reading List: What the Computing Pioneer Borrowed From His School Library | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

How about a display of imaginary reading lists for famous characters? What would Harry or Katniss read from your library?

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Howard County Library 2012 Rube Goldberg Challenge

Howard County Library 2012 Rube Goldberg Challenge | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

A Rube Goldberg challenge in the library!  How fun!

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Roving Reference Desks!

 Read the blog post and use your imagination--no photos.  A reference desk set up outside by lunch tables!  Imagine the traffic you'd get!

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Lufkin Middle School students use living wax museum to study famous figures from Texas history

Lufkin Middle School students use living wax museum to study famous figures from Texas history | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Sometimes we forget the low or no-tech options.  My daughter did this in 3rd grade, and at 20 can still name most of her classmates' historical figures.

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Bookloose! « NeverEndingSearch - Blogs - School Library Journal

Bookloose! « NeverEndingSearch - Blogs - School Library Journal | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it
This is simply adorable and inspiring and a reminder that kids, even middle school kids, should have a voice in expressing what they need to learn and grow. Thank you teachers and students at Dowell Middle School in ...
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Artist Trading Cards: Making & Swapping Art at the Library | Library as Incubator Project

Artist Trading Cards: Making & Swapping Art at the Library | Library as Incubator Project | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Could you set this up in your library for students?  

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Tim Gauntley: Resourceful Curriculum for 21st Century Learning: We're Number Two! School Library Outreach

It's Always Time for the School Library! 12 ideas to make the library the focus of your school

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Reading helps kids avoid the 'summer slide'

Reading helps kids avoid the 'summer slide' | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Do you send home summer reading lists, or add them to your website?  How about including some tips for parents:great read-alouds for all levels?

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Librarians Without Borders » Library Day at Asturias

Librarians Without Borders » Library Day at Asturias | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Simple and fun activities fill a day in the library.  

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Switlik Elementary School First Grader Showcases Her Art at Jackson Library

Switlik Elementary School First Grader Showcases Her Art at Jackson Library | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Do you showcase individual student achievements?  Or individual teachers?  Every school has amazingly talented staff and students.  Let's highlight their creativity!

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Post-it art from @LibraryFanatic

They are fast today! Flowers are growing in our #postitart library window display! @postitproducts http://t.co/RMOMN1H9
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They are fast today! Flowers are growing in our #postitart library window display!  
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QR Code Quest Scavenger Hunt- Part Deux! | The Daring Librarian

QR Code Quest Scavenger Hunt- Part Deux! | The Daring Librarian | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Updated and improved QR code scavenger hunt from Gwyneth Jones

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At the library, moms and daughters knit friendships

At the library, moms and daughters knit friendships | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it
Craft clubs in your school library?
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Students book lessons for life, community with Little Free Library program

Students book lessons for life, community with Little Free Library program | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

 OK, a joint project with the woodworking class?  (One of the high schools in our district still has one!) Library students could collect the books and create promotional material.

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The Library as Genius Bar: In Mercy High’s iPad program, librarian Linda Behen offers tech support and more

The Library as Genius Bar: In Mercy High’s iPad program, librarian Linda Behen offers tech support and more | Creativity in the School Library | Scoop.it

Creating pathfinders and using Twitter friends for suggestions for apps--this librarian is making the library the center of her school!

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