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Melissa Corey
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MS Library Media Specialist | MASL (MO) Past President | LJ Mover and Shaker 2024 | 2024 #ILoveMyLibrarian Award Honoree | SLJ #SchoolLibOTY Finalist 2023 | Book Lists | MG/YA Lit | Designer at Heart ❤️
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Library friends are the best friends! So glad I got to see so many in real life! And I finally met @simplyrain.bsky.social! 😄 #AASL25
October 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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We’re presenting at #AASL25! Join @elizabethhoskins and me as we look at easy ways to use Canva for passive programming activities in your school library! We promise it will be no sweat, all fun! 😃😃😃
October 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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The one and only @slupodcast.bsky.social presented at MASL Summer PD today! Thanks for your awesome message! 🎙️
July 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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It’s that time of year … Wish List Season! This year’s list is of books that were lost and/or damaged last school year.

Just a note … I know this list includes products from the Big Company. If you would like to support in other ways, please feel free to reach out!

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July 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Sketchnoting at #ALAAC25! Working on a large sketch for the entire conference ✍️ beginning with GNCRT Friday Forum with multiple panels on teaching with graphic novels, building social emotional learning, and defending graphic novels against challenges 📝
June 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Is this the MUST HAVE library neon sign for next school year?! I spotted this LET’S READ neon sign in a TikTok video about Hobby Lobby’s new school decor. It’s only $20 and pretty sizable for the price! ❤️💜💙🩷
May 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Hello friends! Today I’m participating in an #AASLtakeover on @aaslala.bsky.social’s Instagram account at instagram.com/ala_aasl

Welcome to my library! My name is Melissa Corey and I’m excited to participate. Follow along with me in stories on AASL’s Instagram to learn more about my library! 📖
April 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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A8: One of my favorite way to reach community members is a Read Poster campaign! We featured our local baseball team's mascot a few years ago #TLSkyChat
April 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Q8 It’s the final question of the night! 🏁 Branding in your community … how do you do outreach with businesses, public libraries, and organizations? What partnerships could you form? Give us your ideas! #TLSkyChat For more information visit: tlskychat.com
📣 Q#8: Finally, let’s finish up with … community engagement! You can expand your brand into the community through outreach projects! ✅ Develop a READ poster campaign using leaders from your school district and/or community. ✅ Use your library branding and logo to spread the message that reading leads to success! 🔁 How do you communicate your brand to the community? This is your chance to talk about local partnerships, public displays, events, newsletters, or social media outreach that help the community see your library as a hub of learning and literacy.
April 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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A7: I've also provided free popcorn from Double Good's Donate Joy program for staff to promote library services. Food is a great way to get staff into your space and share your library resources! #TLSkyChat
April 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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A7: When I publish my newsletter, I always put it on a cart with stickers, 3D printed objects, bookmarks, and free books to promote the library! #TLSkyChat
library promo cart
April 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Q7 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! Promo items … stickers, bookmarks, objects, oh my! Do you provide any kind of goodies or items to staff? This is a great way to get your brand out! For more information visit: tlskychat.com
📣 Q#7: One of my favorite ways to showcase our brand … promotional items! Do you provide custom stickers, bookmarks, or promo items to your staff? What about prizes to attendees when you provide professional development? Need ideas? Design a library sticker in Canva and print copies directly through Canva or vendors like StickerApp! 🔁 What promo items do you use?
April 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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A6: I started using a Bitmoji Library during the pandemic and I've recently updated it! It is embedded on our school website with interactive links to resources #TLSkyChat
Bitmoji Library from Canva
April 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Q6 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! Every school library has a website! How do you make your school library website fun, engaging, and creative? Let’s see your website! 😃 For more information visit: tlskychat.com
This image is a prompt from the #TLSkyChat Teacher Librarian Chat, specifically Question #6 (Q6): "Every school library needs a website! Do you host an external website for your school library? Or do you include all of your links, apps, and tools on your school website? What content do you feature on your school library website? One option is to create a Virtual Library! These are similar to a Bitmoji Library, but can be created directly in Canva!" It also includes some reminders for chat participation: ✅ Always use #TLSkyChat ✅ Look for Q1, Q2, Q3 ✅ Response posts start with A1, A2, A3, etc.
April 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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A5: I do not have separate social media accounts for my library, so I post library info to our school accounts, like this year;s National School Library Day graphics! #TLSkyChat
April 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Q5 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! How do you use social media in your library? 📱Do you have separate accounts for your library or do you use your school’s account? Share your favorite social media ideas! For more information visit: tlskychat.com
This image shows Question #5 (Q5) from the #TLSkyChat (Teacher Librarian Chat): Q#5: Let’s discuss social media presence for your school library! Do you have your own social media accounts? Do you post to your school’s social media accounts? Communicating via social media can be: Student-focused for secondary librarians Parent-focused for elementary librarians One big benefit of social media is engagement! How do you engage viewers?
April 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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A4: I *just* started a library newsletter this year. I send mine out quarterly in print and via email for staff. I also provide it with some library promo items (question on those coming up soon!) for staff! I report circulation states, highlights, and more #TLSkyChat
RMS Library newsletter
April 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Q4 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat: Let’s talk library newsletters! 📰 Do you have a library newsletter? Is it print or digital? If not, how do you share the awesome things you do? Share your ideas! 📚 #TLSkyChat
Here’s what Question #4 (Q4) from the #TLSkyChat chat is asking: Q#4: Next up … let’s look at library news! Do you have a newsletter? Is it weekly, quarterly, or yearly? How do you distribute it—print or digital? What tools do you use to create it? If you're new to library news, the post suggests featuring: Top circulated books New programs Featured lessons ⭐ Library Student of the Week ⭐ Reminders: ✅ Use #TLSkyChat ✅ Use A1, A2, A3 for responses ✅ Respond to the correct question number
April 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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A3: I've been on a real kick with the font SAILORS in Canva. I like that it's bold and easy to read from a distance for our low sight students! #TLSkyChat
Book Madness Vote Here sign
April 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Q3 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! FONTS! Who doesn’t love a good font? What are your go to fonts for your library? Share out! For more information visit: tlskychat.com
Q#3: Another little but mighty element in your brand … fonts! Who doesn’t love fonts? Serif, sans serif, brand fonts … you can get creative! Choosing ONE font for your logo, signage, posters, etc. can help develop a consistent brand for your school library! ✅ Be sure to consider readability and accessibility! ✅ Many students struggle to read cursive fonts. ✅ Larger font size also assists with low vision! 💬 Responding? Use #TLSkyChat Format your reply as A3 if answering this question.
April 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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A2: I use what I would consider a TON of signage for wayfinding. My favorite signage is probably these shelf tags for series. I have the cover plus series titles in order. I tape them to the shelf to make it easy for students to browse and select books in a series #TLSkyChat
April 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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A2: My library rules posters have really helped me teach and reteach expectation this year! They are all color coded so each one matches, but they explain expectations for each space. Feel free to adapt: www.canva.com/design/DAGFU... #TLSkyChat
rainbow rules poster
April 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Q2 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! How do you use signage to build your brand in your school library? Rules, displays, wayfinding … everywhere there’s a sign! Share your favorite signs and let’s chat! ✨ #TLSkyChat
Q#2: Let’s keep it going … signage is one of the most important parts of your library’s brand! Using consistent designs in your signage reads LIBRARY! 🔍 Do a signage audit: Are your signs easy to read, understand, and identify? What about signage for rules? Do you use consistent colors and designs? 🧭 Wayfinding signage: Do your signs help students navigate the library? 💬 Responding? Use #TLSkyChat Format your reply as A2 for this question
April 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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A1: I need to create a new logo, as my previous one was created in Pages many years ago! I have started using this design for my own use, especially for shirts! (Our mascot is a badger hence the badger paw) #TLSkyChat
April 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Q1 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! First up ... let’s talk logos! Do you have a logo for your library? If not, what would your library logo communicate? For more information visit: tlskychat.com
Q#1: First up … let’s talk logos! Logos can be a powerful tool to communicate your library’s mission, vision, and values in one small graphic. You could: Adapt your school’s mascot Create your own design using books or other graphics Combine elements into one unique library logo 🧠 If you don’t have a logo, think about this: What message would your school library logo send to students and staff? 💬 Responding? Use #TLSkyChat Format your reply as A1 for this question
April 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM