GO BEHIND THE SCENES INSIDE THE SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
WITH PASSIONATE EDUCATORS TO LEARN AND GROW FROM.

​11 AM EST: WELCOME AND DEBUT OF "A DIGITAL LIBRARIAN'S TOOL KIT"
Be one of the first to get an exclusive insider's look at "A Digital Librarian's Toolkit." It's a free, crowdsourced ebook with tons of ideas for in class and remote learning activities with technology. Filled with text, images, links, and videos this will be your go-to source for teaching this year. And because it's a digital book, you'll never have to purchase an updated edition! Just refresh your screen to receive the newest version.

​12 PM EST: ADVOCACY AND RELEVANCY
Libraries are more than brick and mortar buildings. They are the heart of a school learning community. Let's explore ways that we can advocate for libraries and librarians nationwide, and share ways to remain relevant in an ever changing technological society.

1 PM EST: ELEMENTARY REMOTE TEACHING BEST TIPS & PRACTICES
Our littlest learners are very special people! Discover technology and low tech tools to inspire your youngest scholars to read, explore, and create. You'll learn about our favorite books, apps, websites, and teaching strategies in this packed session.

​2 PM EST: SECONDARY REMOTE TEACHING BEST TIPS & PRACTICES
Our secondary students are going through those awkward stages of adolescence, when they are defining not only who they are but who they want to be. Providing opportunities to empower them voices to make changes in the world is critical to them becoming active participants in the global community. We'll discuss best practices for helping our older students to become independent and prepared for the world!

3 PM EST: EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, & SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
When students feel not only accepted but included and welcomed in our libraries, they can take agency in their learning. We'll explore issues of equity and how to make our programs more accessible to all students.

​Panel Members Will Include:
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Tom Bober
K.C.Boyd
Anita Cellucci
Sherry Gick
Kristina A. Holzweiss
Dr. Timothy Horan
Rhonda Jenkins
Barbara Johnson
Jennifer Casa-Todd
Shannon McClintock Miller
Nikki Robertson
Hilda Weisburg
Deb Zeman

RELEASE PARTY TAKES PLACE ON
SATURDAY   AUGUST 8, 2020
​FROM 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

get a sneak peeak at "the epic ebook of web tools & apps" filled with quick introductions, cheat sheets, and video tutorials.  this free crowdsourced ebook, by educators for educators, will be your go-to manual for in class and remote teaching.

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PRAISE FOR HACKING SCHOOL LIBRARIES

​"Hacking School Libraries is the practical book that I have been waiting for a teacher-librarian to publish! This is the book I will be recommending to school librarians who want constructive and attainable suggestions on how to not only transform their library space, but also their library practices and in turn, their school. The stories and ideas from Stony, Kristina, and other respected colleagues in the school library world spotlight tried-and-true practices that have transformed school library programs across the nation."  
​- Sherry Gick, Director of Innovative Learning--Five Star Technology Solutions, Teacher-Librarian, 2015 Library Journal Mover & Shaker
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"I really like the quick reading style and the focus banners for each hack.  This is a very useful guide for new school library professionals or those thirsting for easy, practical, and inexpensive ideas to revitalize their school libraries.  My highest praise is that it's written by practitioners FOR practitioners."  
​- Dr. Bea Baaden, Director of the School Library Program, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University
 

PRAISE FOR KRISTINA'S WORK

"I am super excited to learn about both high tech and low tech ways to promote literature. 
I feel that over the years, I lost myself and my students with the primary focus always being on research.  I want to go back to book talks and making library enjoyable (again). 
Thank you for your inspiration!" 
- Cara Lauber, library media specialist

"Kristina is a librarian's librarian!" 
-​ Ali Schilpp, 2018 SLJ School Librarian of the Year

"Kristina is an engaging guest speaker who offers rich and varied approaches for participants to take part in and contribute.  My graduate students leave the classroom feeling motivated, excited and ready to put their learning into practice in their own classrooms." 
Dr. Karen Megay-Nespoli, Director of the Literacy and Cognition Graduate Program,
St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue