As we head into the winter holidays, allow me to share some programming that I have found really successful in reaching out to staff and students to encourage library traffic and get those books off the shelves! Lean Into the Season Try wrapping books up like presents and offer a candy cane to anyone who will check out a book. Small things go a long way to creating a festive atmosphere,...
I’ve had the joy of working with educators, librarians, and media specialists all over the country who are using MackinVIA’s digital resources in powerful and innovative ways. These experts share many common approaches when it comes to successfully promoting and maintaining their digital libraries. If you’re looking for ways to increase eMedia usage in your school or district, consider these...
Education leaders love data. Ideas, projects, and initiatives move with data behind them. The school library is one of the best places to collect what I call “happy data.” As a school librarian, you can collect data easier than most in the school. How? By acknowledging how the school is using the library. It doesn’t have to be complicated. I knew that my administration loved data....
I’m a rule follower. I always have been. When I was a kid, I would get so nervous I would sweat when I thought someone wasn’t following the rules, and I would be lying if I said I don’t get a bit nervous to this day (I’m working on it). So, when I started researching gamification in order to write an article and a webinar that I’m doing in April, I looked for the rules. I looked for...