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This Is Just To Say

I have turned off
the AI features
that were in
the update

and which
you were probably
hoping
to monetize

Fuck you
they were stupid
so unnecessary
and so annoying

Artificial Intelligence some questions and answers from a Librarian’s perspective What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Broadly speaking, AI is intelligence shown by machines, particularly computer programs. It is a field of research in computer science dedicated to developing a…

AI does have a narrow set of tasks that it can be used to do very well. Many of the current crop of LLMs have been trained on stolen materials and so use thereof is unethical. I wrote about my views of AI her: teenlibrarian.co.uk/2025/01/28/a...

The Trump administration ripped up civil rights agreements. Could it spark a chain reaction for schools? Conservatives say the federal government is finally interpreting Title IX correctly. But some legal experts say tearing up old agreements is not only virtually unprecedented — it could have a…

ending title ix agreements that could protect against book bans and i’m over it, so fewer ways to fight censorship now?? where is this heading seriously

ANOTHER death in ICE detention.

Undecided on whether this will affect donations to her Senate campaign?

It's "Blind Date with a Book" for staff appreciation! Our generous PTO spent hours collecting books and creating clues for this experience. This was a work of heart. I am feeling very loved (and very ready for break).

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How Themed ‘LitBoxes’ Can Make Reading Assignments More Engrossing A library media specialist on designing affordable, interactive tools for middle and high school students.

Character trading cards, trivia questions, bookmarks, and mini-compasses are just a few of the items library media specialist Carsyn Smothers stuffs into themed “LitBoxes” that her students love to explore! 📚✨

#TLSky #Skybrarians #literacy #EduSky

I asked students to share what they liked about our library as we celebrate School Library month. 2nd grade response, "I love how you take such care to make sure we all feel welcome here." My heart is full. There is no greater compliment.

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Thank YOU, Amy! What a day!
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Thank you MAINE #schoollibrarians!!! Be sure to tune in for all these inspiring #library leaders sharing their expertise.

Why and How I’m Limiting Screen Time in My Classroom Digital tools have uses, but they can also risk reducing the productive struggle students need to build critical thinking skills.

“By focusing on evidence-based practices and using technology intentionally—if it is used at all—we can foster deeper, more lasting learning,” writes high school history, government, and journalism teacher @teachercutler.bsky.social.💡

#EdTech #EduSky

The Battle Over Funding Imagination Library Grows: Book Censorship News, April 17, 2026 What is the Imagination Library and why are states across the US removing it from their state budgets?

The battle over funding Dolly's Imagination Library has been quietly growing across the US over the last couple of years. Two states have sought to end funding it this year, with another bungling their program.

That, plus this week's book censorship news roundup: bookriot.com/dollys-imagi...

A traitor to both his party and his country.

White background with an image of the SLLN logo - Black text in a circle reads School Librarian Learning Network, surrounding a red book with the letters SLLN on the cover in gray lettering. Across the top, red text reads: Episode 75. "The POWer of Graphic Novels: Utilizing Comics in Classroom Instruction to Create Culturally Aware Youth" with Alexa Dumas. Toward the bottom, a picture of Alexa Dumas.

The SLLN Logo.

Alexa Dumas @alexadoom.bsky.social shares how she Teaches teachers about the "POWer of Graphic Novels" in ep. 75 of the #SLLNPodcast!

Get it on your favorite podcatcher (search SLLN), or here:
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#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLSkyChat

Looking for something new and fun in your library as we head into the end of the school year? 🤗

Here are 50 "Do You Like/Would You Rather" templates we created in Canva to print and use in your library too, friends. ❤️

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#TLSky #EduSKy #tlchat #futurereadylibs

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #1: Welcoming, Safe Spaces School Librarians welcome all, ensuring that students have a safe space not only to complete schoolwork, but also to dream, explore, and imagine!

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian:

#1: Welcoming, Safe Spaces
School Librarians welcome all, ensuring that students have a safe space not only to complete schoolwork, but also to dream, explore, and imagine!

#TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

What Children Actually Want From Picture Books the joy of being in on the joke

An essay on why adults need to decenter themselves when it comes to picking books for children.

substack.com/@bachmanrach...

#tlsky #substack #skybrarian #edusky #kidlit

In Praise of Serendipity On the joy of finding what you weren't looking for, and how to get lost on purpose.

A librarian writes about the importance of serendipity in the research process and how modern tools like search engines and AI limit our opportunities to benefit from it: In Praise of Serendipity
cardcatalogforlife.substack.com/p/in-praise-...
More for #EduSky #TLSky here: hkperkinson.blogspot.com

The call of dog

What Are the Routines of So-Called Super-Readers? They read laps around the rest of us, wearing out their library cards and overflowing their bookshelves. They stack up hundreds of finished books each year. They are super-readers: people who read …

I love this investigation of what it's like to be (and to become) a super reader from @lithub.com.web.brid.gy I've been sharing it with my students!
#TLSky #EduSky
lithub.com/what-are-the...

Writing Personalized Senior Letters What did your last written Thank You note look like? I’ve seen many that go like this: “Thank you for the xx. It was very thoughtful. I will use/display/keep it. Sincerely.” Ugh. …

What do you say to your high school seniors as they graduate? I've been writing senior letters this week. #TLSky #EduSky @aaslala.bsky.social
ticklingtech.com/2026/04/11/w...

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To all the School Librarians out there - thank you for being there for kids! Read lots, ask questions, & be a leader! We need you! 📚🍎 #TLSky @ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social #Edusky

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian: #10: Information Access School Librarians provide access to information - vast amounts of it - and guidance for how to research, understand, and apply it - all skills necessary for lifelong learning!

Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a Librarian:

#10: Information Access
School Librarians provide access to information - vast amounts of it - and guidance for how to research, understand, and apply it - all skills necessary for lifelong learning!

#TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

Brain scans shed light on how short videos impair memory and alter neural pathways A recent brain imaging experiment reveals that watching fragmented short videos leads to measurably worse memory recall compared to viewing continuous content. The fast-paced format reduces brain acti...

"Brain scans shed light on how short videos impair memory and alter neural pathways"
www.psypost.org/brain-scans-...

#TechLit #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibraries #TLChat

I just made the call - will you?

One of the most effective ways to influence this debate is by calling your elected officials directly. Your voice matters, and together we can help protect the freedom to read. share.nwmd.social/s/5OxjQNR1

#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLChat

When to Reveal the Right Answers How the timing of checks for understanding can impact what you learn about student comprehension.

Here's some advice on formative assessment "checks for understanding" to ensure that students are truly engaged and learning: When to Reveal the Right Answers
cpet.tc.columbia.edu/news-press/w...
More for #EduSky #TLSky here: hkperkinson.blogspot.com

Librarians Must Step Up As Data Disappears As the public loses access to data, librarians must respond with stewardship.

Honored to have an article that i originally wrote for my newsletter published in this months @slj.com

It is such an important topic. www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/Librar...

#TLSky #Librarians

Google Has a Secret Reference Desk. Here's How to Use It. 40 Google features to find exactly what you need, the alternative search engines that do things Google won't, and the reference desk framework underneath all of it.

I know this has circulated with alacrity recently, so you may have already seen it, but if you haven't... WOW BOY HOWDY it's the most useful thing.

Thank you cardcatalogforlife.substack.com -- this is a very very very helpful public service:

cardcatalogforlife.substack.com/p/google-has...