Category Archives: Blogger Stacy Dillon

The Importance of Reflection

Posted on May 23, 2012 by smdillon

I’m not sure why I hadn’t considered it before.  Many teachers have their students reflect on their school year in June, but I have yet to ask my students to reflect on their years in library. This year that is … Continue reading →

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The Tricky Business of a Life Online

Posted on April 25, 2012 by smdillon

At my school, our library and educational technology departments have combined recently.  It makes a lot of sense since we all work together anyway, and there is plenty of cross-over to be exploited in our curriculum.  It is exciting for … Continue reading →

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Making Collaboration Work

Posted on March 21, 2012 by smdillon

So you’ve done the ground work.  You’ve talked to the teachers and convinced them that you can help them out.  They want to meet to plan out library time with you.  You have your curriculum, they have theirs.  The big … Continue reading →

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C’mon down to the 600s!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by smdillon

It seems that once a year or so, the professional conversation turns to Dewey; specifically the Dewey Decimal System.  ”Dewey’s dead!”, they cry.  ”It’s an antiquated system.  Folks can’t use it.” I am here to say that I embrace Dewey, … Continue reading →

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A School Librarian at Midwinter

Posted on January 18, 2012 by smdillon

Like many of you, I will be heading off to Dallas soon to attend the ALA Midwinter conference.  For the past few years, I have been on different committees ranging from Grant Administration to award selection.  Midwinter is always an … Continue reading →

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Get out of the library!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by smdillon

There is so much to do for a school librarian, the thought of leaving often seems ludicrous.  It’s one of the most important things that we can do as professionals.  Whether you are the only librarian in the building, or … Continue reading →

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The Virtual Booktalk

Posted on November 16, 2011 by smdillon

One of the new things I have added to my schedule this year is a push in to the 4th grade classroom every Monday to do book talks.  The classroom teacher and I discussed how to make it work, and … Continue reading →

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Collaboration

Posted on October 19, 2011 by smdillon

When a school librarian hears the word “collaboration”, chances are s/he thinks about working with the teachers in his/her school.  I’d like to invite everyone to broaden this definition and widen it to include collaboration with your local public libraries … Continue reading →

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