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Deb Ford & New Beginnings

Ever feel like nothing gets DONE at the end of your School Librarian day? Deb Ford’s recent speech reminds us that we are not alone. New beginnings, anyone?

Brandy Melville – The Nitty Gritty Review

Someone wandered into a Brandy Melville and purchased two sweaters for me for Christmas. Unfortunately, both were short-waisted, meaning a 6-foot gal like me could never wear either without some sort of disastrous social...

Locked Away from My Many Online Selves

Locked Away from My Many Online Selves

Due to a new full-time high school librarian job, I haven’t had the time to write any articles for this blog. All social media is blocked on my campus, so neither have I been...

Beware the Bookless Library

Beware the Bookless Library

Bookless library? Librarians must advocate for people wanting a respite from technology as well as for wifi-lacking people needing access to it.

Torn Pants Story

Torn Pants Story

Mr. Powers has been a well respected revered English Teacher at Rosary High School for 27 years. Rosary HS is an all-girl prep school. The following is a totally true and recent story.