Just submitted a post for #KnowledgeQuest and it's SO LOOOOOONG. But it was either going to be 2000 words or 200 words - wasn't a lot of middle ground.

QR Code Etiquette: or, Improving Information Access | AASL Knowledge Quest

My latest on @aaslala.bsky.social's #KnowledgeQuest:

"QR Code Etiquette: or, Improving Information Access"

With shout-outs to @sassylibrarian.bsky.social & @simplyrain.bsky.social!

#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLSkyChat

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Re-Examining Assumptions And Re-Imagining the Information Landscape | AASL Knowledge Quest

My latest on #KnowledgeQuest for @aaslala.bsky.social grew out of a convo I had with @bemeredith.bsky.social:

"Re-Examining Assumptions And Re-Imagining the Information Landscape"

#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarian #SchoolLibrary #TLChat

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Little Project, Big Thoughts | AASL Knowledge Quest

My latest on #KnowledgeQuest may seem familiar...

Don't take your skills, talents, & abilities for granted - you earned 'em.

Don't minimize what you add to your school!

#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrary

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My latest for #KnowledgeQuest is about how school librarians are, basically by default, leaders; so we oughta acknowledge that and do some leading.

#TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #EduSky 📚

Questions she argued matter more than answers.
Questions reveal curiosity, intellect, and the desire to learn. Answers are endpoints, but questions open doors.
#CriticalThinking #KnowledgeQuest

My Feb '25 #KnowledgeQuest post for @aaslala.bsky.social is up. In it, I share some ways I've been dealing with this darkest timeline. (SPOILER: It's remembering you've got people on your side; and it's purposely not even pretending to do all the things.)

Be a Buffalo!

#TLSky school library

Why Bluesky: or, “So Your Favorite Social Media Site Is Owned By An Oligarch” | AASL Knowledge Quest

My latest post for @aaslala.bsky.social #KnowledgeQuest:

Why Bluesky: or, “So Your Favorite Social Media Site Is Owned By An Oligarch”

(Feel free to share elsewhere! 😁) #TLSky School Library

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Unleash your curiosity with me, your AI oracle! From tech marvels to historical enigmas, I'm your go-to source for knowledge. Tweet me your questions, and let the digital ink flow with answers that ignite your mind! #KnowledgeQuest

We All Need Somebody to Lean On | AASL Knowledge Quest

My current post for @aaslala.bsky.social 's #KnowledgeQuest is a reminder that when times seems tough as school librarians, educators, and humans, we're not alone.

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Can’t believe I hit the daily limit for ChatGPT 😫 I’ve been diving into questions I’ve had for years—finally getting answers, and now I’m stuck waiting till tomorrow! #ChatGPT #AI #Learning #Questions #DailyLimit #KnowledgeQuest #NeverStopLearning #AIThoughts #MindBlown

Owning It: Admitting When We’re Good - It can feel uncomfortable to admit we're doing things well. But that's a discomfort we need to move past! Steve shares his plan for "owning it" this year.

Friends, not only is it okay to acknowledge our successes, we owe it to ourselves and our profession.

My latest for #KnowledgeQuest - "Owning It: Admitting When We’re Good"

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Taking Care of Each Other – and Ourselves - A social media post asks an important question: How can we take care of each other? Steve tries to offer some possible answers.

"Taking Care of Each Other - And Ourselves" is a post inspired by Wendy Garland. Let's help each other and ourselves as we move ahead with the new school year!

#SchoolLibrarians #TLChat @aaslala.bsky.social #KnowledgeQuest

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Any school officials who are making data-driven decisions should have school librarians in their schools. Here are a few of the data-driven, research-based reasons why:
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#KnowledgeQuest @aasl #TLChat #NecessityNotALuxury

AutoCrat: Automation for Google Form Responses - Automating basic processes can help take back some precious time. Steve explains how the Google Sheets add-on AutoCrat save time and supercharge Forms.

Some people marvel at how quickly I get things done in Google Forms. It's because I cheat!

Here's a #KnowledgeQuest post where I share a favorite free tool: Autocrat - amazing auto-sending & doc/PDF generating abilities for #SchoolLibrarians' Forms & Sheets! knowledgequest.aasl.org/autocrat-aut...

(Re)Building A School Library, Part 3: Reconstituting A Physical Space - Steve's middle school lost its library in 2019, but some changes around the school have presented an opportunity to bring a library presence back

I've been fortunate to get some physical library space for my middle school - wrote about it in #KnowledgeQuest: knowledgequest.aasl.org/rebuilding-a...

Steve’s New Shaver: A New Year’s Parable - Steve shares an experience that left him with an unexpected life lesson - one he hopes will guide him through 2024 and the future.

My latest for #KnowledgeQuest features me realizing how I got really used to a bad situation and was scared of the cost of change (literally) - which might parallel some #SchoolLibrary issues.

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Simple Stress Relief (Though I Can’t Imagine Why You’d Need It…) - Steve shares some of the things that help him bring his blood pressure down, and invites you to share your easy mental cool-downs.

I've been so busy, I forgot to share my latest for KQ!

"Simple Stress Relief (Though I Can't Imagine Why You'd Need It...)" 😁

(NGL, I'm pretty pleased with how the graphic turned out!)

#KnowledgeQuest #School Librarians 📚📖📕

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Wow! I am so grateful and glad to know that folks found something I had to say worth checking out! #KnowledgeQuest #tlchat #SchoolLibrarians

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The Power And Importance of Admitting Ignorance Mitja Mavsar’s “the Netherlost” via https://flic.kr/p/3SNRCW CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

My latest for #KnowledgeQuest:

"The Power And Importance of Admitting Ignorancevia @aasl

(Feels weird that I wrote this a few weeks ago, and @MsThomBookitis was JUST talking about this idea over the weekend! Great minds [and ours] think alike! 😂)

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In addition to suggestions & tools for saving time & being more efficient with your digital PD, I threw in "shout outs" to some awesome PD people and services into my latest for #KnowledgeQuest!

How to “Cheat” at Professional Developmentvia @aasl

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How to “Cheat” at Professional Development After 24 years as a classroom English Language Arts teacher, Steve became a school librarian in January 2022. He has earned an M.Ed. (2006) and an Ed.D. (2014) in Educational Administration and Supervision, and completed an M.I. degree in Library and Information Science (2019). He is certified as a teacher, school library media specialist, supervisor, and administrator. He is an old dog constantly learning new tricks!

Here's my latest for #KnowledgeQuest - a few ideas to help you find PD and handle those digital opportunities more efficiently!

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My latest post for #KnowledgeQuest sums up some key lessons that really stood out to me during a panel discussion on book challenges - some things I haven't heard other places, but struck me as very important.

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Here's my latest for #KnowledgeQuest -- how I've started a newsletter to highlight some of the #SchoolLibrary's materials! What are some of the ways you're raising your #SchoolLibrary's profile with your staff and students? Share your suggestions in the comments!

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“Auld Lang Syne”: Reflecting at the New Year After 24 years as a classroom English Language Arts teacher, Steve became a school librarian in January 2022. He has earned an M.Ed. (2006) and an Ed.D. (2014) in Educational Administration and Supervision, and completed an M.I. degree in Library and Information Science (2019). He is certified as a teacher, school library media specialist, supervisor, and administrator. He is an old dog constantly learning new tricks!

Looking for a short read? Here's my latest #KnowledgeQuest blog post.

“Auld Lang Syne”: Reflecting at the New Yearvia @aasl

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Education’s Silver Bullet? School Libraries Enokson. “Thought-Provoking Reads for Junior High Students.” CC-BY 2.0

I didn't realize my latest #KnowledgeQuest post for @aasl went up today, but apparently a few folks have enjoyed it!

"Education's Silver Bullet? School Libraries"

@NJASL @NJPSA @NJASANews @NewJerseyDOE @njascd

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