This applies to all of our students in the school systems.

What goes into being a school librarian during the pandemic? A lot! In a recent #MyLibraryIs blog post, school librarian Janine Asmus explains why her library is the virtual (and physical) heart of the school: railslib.us/3v0qtRG

I wanted to share some quick thoughts about one aspect of the #Cuomo story. It's about information literacy. Specifically, it's about reading vs tv watching. (1/n)

Today marks 1 year since CPS students & teachers started remote learning. Since then, CPS students have checked out over 163,000 ebooks! Mackin Educational Resources Follow @OverDriveInc @FollettLearning CPS Literacy Jane Fleming Janice K. Jackson CPS - Chicago Public Schools CPSEducatorEngagement #ReadMore #EbooksAreRealBooks

Join us at LITCon April 16th!

So thrilled to attend this session! Join us at LITCon 4/16!

I'm excited to attend LITCon 2021 litcon2021c.sched.com CPSLibraries Sched You should join us 4/16- Check out the sessions

Attend Comics in the Classroom at LITCon 2021 and receive a free year subscription to Comics Plus, a MULTI-USER graphic novel database for your school, valued at over $800! sched.co/iZuV CPSLibraries Sched

Wow- targeting students with autism in online forums as a potential pool for white national grooming. This is an incredible session. #LITCon2021 Nora Flanagan Christian Picciolini

Check out @mstlhlmc and my On-Demand Session at ALA Virtual this year "Cultural Responsiveness in the Library: Centering Equity Beyond Collection Development" where we talk e-books, policies, access, and metadata! cdmcd.co/6Z5yKb #alaac21

Hey #critcat, join the movement! #wordsmattercps

On #love and #library cataloging: "When I asked one student where queer books should go, her words brought tears to my eyes: 'I want queer books to be everywhere. Because love is everywhere.'" #Inclusion is #intellectualfreedom, too ALA OIF ALA's Rainbow RT #Pride2021 nytimes.com/2021/06/04/sty…

One of the most important question librarians should ask ourselves is how we can remove barriers to access.

In 30 minutes, join the MacKids Coffee Talk with Dr. Crystal M. Fleming who will discuss white supremacy and the history and ongoing realities of racial oppression. bit.ly/3zBPgOd #ALAAC21

The cover (and new title!) of Amanda Gorman 's new poetry collection have just been revealed! CALL US WHAT WE CARRY arrives Dec 7th, but you can preorder your copy now: amandagormanbooks.com

I picked this up today. Read so many Ruby Bridges before. This THIS is the one. An incredible, invaluable addition to any collection. Good call Anna Kim penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671312/t…

Hoo haaaa!!!! npr.org/2021/08/19/102…

Be a librarian at CPS!

Excited to learn at #AISLEd21. I've been building my collections with diversity and inclusivity in mind, and this is a logical and needed next step.

I’m so happy that she received this. There is truly no other person who has been a tireless advocate of librarians in Illinois. Dorsey, congratulations!!!!!!