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Hilda Weisburg
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Adjunct, Author, Speaker
"Retired" school librarian, author of 20 books for school librarians, Instructor of pre-service school librarians at William Paterson (NJ) U and formerly Montana State U.
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Look what's going out of copyright.
www.npr.org/2025/12/26/n...
The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew
The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.
www.npr.org
December 31, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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When was the last time you used a physical dictionary? How often, if ever does it get used in your library?

www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Is the Dictionary Done For?
The print edition of Merriam-Webster was once a touchstone of authority and stability. Then the internet brought about a revolution.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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AASL commends twenty programs, events, and products across the country
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December 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Happy holidays from THE LIBRARIANS team! This year we’ve screened the film all over the globe & we are so thankful to YOU for coming out in droves to support our superheroes.

Moral of the story: Librarians know stuff and they get SHHH done. From our filmmaking team, librarians & library activists.
December 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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One of my favorite pieces of holiday decor is the ever growing collection of cards we receive from friends and family. It makes me so happy every time I add a new card to the string.
Christmas cards clipped to a red ribbon
December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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alicekeeler.com Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · Dec 24
Turn any Google Sheets spreadsheet into an AI lesson planner.

install educatoraiassistant.com (I made it)

and use the Extensions menu to set up and open an activity builder.

#GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace #AIteacher #EduSky
December 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Great tip for managing multiple Google account.
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Tech Tip: Multiple Google Chrome Profiles on One Machine | AASL Knowledge Quest
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December 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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December 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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It's the season for giving. and the more you give, the more you get back as a leader.

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The Getting Is In The Giving
This is the season both for giving and receiving. When we stop to consider, there are so many ways to give, and each one brings a reward. Finding ways to give to those in your community brings retu…
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December 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Some AI catastrophes.
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Slop of Things to Come
This past week boasted many overhyped AI breakthroughs, but the healthiest one was the fierce repudiation of a contemptuous McDonald’s ad.
www.thenation.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Preparing for New Web Accessibility Requirements | American Libraries Magazine
Getting started with web accessibility improvements can feel over­whelming. But even incremental improvements have real benefits.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Trying to control what students read is up to individual parents about their own child.
www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
Targeting teachers, librarians to control what kids read is ‘a dangerous, slippery slope’ (Your Letters)
"Librarians and teachers are not your enemy," writes a longtime teacher. They are teaching young people how to be critical consumers of whatever they read.
www.syracuse.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Planning to create a new school library or renovate yours library? Here's some solid information.

www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/Lesson...
Lessons from Building a Brand New School Library
Theresa Bruce created a new school library from scratch—and learned some things along the way that can help any librarian wanting to improve their space, collection, and programming.
www.schoollibraryjournal.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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SORRY! Publisher says, I can't use more than a few, and I already have enough. There will be a discount for those of you who join me here on BlueSky. I will be posting the code in January.
December 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Did it ever occur to you that expressing gratitude is a leadership skill that keeps on giving?

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Gratitude is a Leadership Skill
This is the season for gratitude, making it the perfect time to incorporate it into your leadership toolbox. We may not have a lot of ways to reward people for a job well done, but expressing grati…
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December 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Self-promotion. My latest book, the Involved School Librarian, will be published on Thursday, February 11, 2026 by Routledge Press, a division of Taylor & Francis.
Anyone interested in reviewing it?
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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I never thought of this.

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Calibri: is this really the world’s wokest font?
It was the Windows typeface for 17 years – and adopted by the Biden administration for its readability for those with visual impairments. But Marco Rubio has ruled that Calibri lacks ‘decorum’
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December 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Do you believe in yourself? It makes a difference in how your library thrives.

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I Believe In…
How did you fill in the next word? There are many good answers to that question. But you are likely not to have thought of the one you should. The sentence that will serve you best as a leader is, …
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December 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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How sad. With all this funding, they are paying teachers les.
www.k12dive.com/news/K-12-pu...
Public school funding nears $1 trillion, Reason Foundation finds
Average annual per-student costs grew 36% across local, state and federal sources between 2002 and 2023 after adjusting for inflation.
www.k12dive.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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You'll get more done and feel a lot better if you just take a break.
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Walk Away and Get More Done
School librarianship has always been a demanding job. We work with the entire school community, keep current on the latest technology and its potential impact on our teaching, and manage the librar…
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December 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Shouldn't AI sign their work?
theconversation.com/more-than-ha...
More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
As AI floods the internet with text, it could mean human voices will matter more – not less.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Do you have the tools of the trade?

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Building Your Literal Tool Kit: Hand Tools To Improve Your School Library Experience | AASL Knowledge Quest
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November 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Good news. Now does he follow the Court order?
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A Major Court Win for IMLS, Libraries
Trump and his administration are barred from dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services, thanks to a judge's ruling.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Good news for librarians -- and students and teachers.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
In November's School Board Elections, Voters Stood with Librarians
From New Hampshire to New Mexico, voters aligned with educators, librarians, and unions and ushered in candidates with liberal leanings to their local school boards. We looked at the outcomes in sever...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Are you finding that since COVID your students have trouble focusing and paying attention. Here is a solution from a librarian.

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Setting Expectations and Building Routines with Anchor Charts | AASL Knowledge Quest
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November 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM