Monthly Archives: May 2023

Answers! I must have answers- and book advisories on TRUTH. Justina Ireland provides them.

I loved the sense of humor Justina Ireland presented, represented, and through out to the attendees following her keynote talk – so let’s hit it! How did you get from California to …Maryland? “I met a man…” laughing – Ms. … Continue reading

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Literacy Mantra – Searching for Truth in a Desert of Untruths

It is fitting to just let Maryland/Delaware Library Association’s keynote speaker, Justina Ireland’s works sink in: “Liars are not hurt the most, the innocent are.” Truth seekers – “As a society, individuals have forgotten how important the truth is.” “It … Continue reading

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Student Views of …decisions/choices/alternatives?

What do students feel when they are asked ? Librarians are always curious, so we first are producing their raw answers and in a day or so, and will extract out what stands out to us as we let content … Continue reading

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Board Elections and Librarians? Is there a relationship?

https://elections.delaware.gov/services/candidate/sb_fcddt_2023.shtml I asked students today in high school, what do you feel about someone else dictating your tastes in resources. I am placing one student comment here and over the next few days will also represent the 45 other student … Continue reading

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Scratch and…Sniff Poetry?

So yes, last month contained School Library Month, week, day, along with National Library Week AND….opportunity to set up events for a whole year to follow. Case in point, making connections to everything around us it VITALLY important. Girls Who … Continue reading

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The Walter P.J. Gilefski Media Center

“In every aspect of my educational life the Library has played an important role.  In High School, I spent time in the library preparing – for projects, for classes, and trying to figure out my future plans.  In college, we … Continue reading

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