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School libraries are disappearing when students need them most

eSchool News

In 2014, I got my first teaching job at a brand new high school in Detroit. The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning library. In fact, not a single area school I have worked at in the past nine years has had a functioning library. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. newsletters.

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Digital eBook Library- How Can Institutions & Publishers Benefit

Kitaboo on EdTech

Colleges and universities have huge libraries stacked with books. Brick and mortar libraries are still standing strong and are maintained by educational institutions. But let’s be practical here, how often are students excited at the prospect of going to the library to search for a book? Benefits for Institutions 1.

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Behind the Data: Uncovering New Truths in School Librarian Employment

Edsurge

Together, they applied for a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Sciences, as part of the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. We also did a special report about the impact of COVID-19 on school libraries and employment. We hoped to answer whether there is a full decline or an evolution of library positions.

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New Library 2.0 Webinar, "Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Your Library: How to Start Talking About DEI"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

"Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Your Library: How to Start Talking About DEI" Part of a special Library 2.0 series in partnership with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar and Q&A with Maurice Coleman, presented by Library 2.0. You will first need to be a member of Library 2.0

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The Shake Up Learning Members-Only Library! (FREE Downloads)

Shake Up Learning

The post The Shake Up Learning Members-Only Library! The FREE, Shake Up Learning Members-Only Library Has Arrived! New for 2018, the Shake Up Learning Members-Only Library of FREE Downloads ! I’ve been blogging since 2014, and I’ve always tried to create free and useful resources for educators.

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The Learning Revolution - 2014 School Leadership Summit - ISTE Unplugged Dates - More!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Updates Deadlines Calendar Highlighted Recordings Conversations Kudos Updates School Leadership Summit 2014. This free event will be held online on March 27th, 2014, thanks to TICAL, our founding sponsor. ISTE Unplugged 2014 is in the works. Tentative dates for Library 2.014. Global Education Conference 2014.

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"Sustainability in Libraries" Keynote Panel Additions for Library 2.0 Mini-Conference #library20 #sustainabilityinlibraries

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We're excited to announce the final keynote panel for our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: " Sustainability in Libraries ," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We already have 2,000 signups for this event!