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AI in library and book world results in some crazy 💩
😱 Hallucinations of sexual content that doesn’t exist.
👀 Declaring books like To Kill a Mockingbird illegal.
🤯 Producing titles for books that don’t exist.
www.txftrp.org/texas_school...
AI in library and book world results in some crazy 💩
😱 Hallucinations of sexual content that doesn’t exist.
👀 Declaring books like To Kill a Mockingbird illegal.
🤯 Producing titles for books that don’t exist.
www.txftrp.org/texas_school...
Using AI to “vet” & “review” library book purchase lists & collections for compliance with confusing, overly broad laws.
What could go wrong? 🫠
Find out over on the @txfreedomread.bsky.social blog today in this guest post by TX school librarian Rachael Welsh.
www.txftrp.org/texas_school...
What could go wrong? 🫠
Find out over on the @txfreedomread.bsky.social blog today in this guest post by TX school librarian Rachael Welsh.
www.txftrp.org/texas_school...
Texas School Districts are Overwhelmed by New Library Laws: AI is Not the Answer
School Librarian, Rachael Welsh, shares insights and observations about the pitfalls and risks of using AI in library purchasing, reconsideration, and more.
www.txftrp.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Don’t sleep on this post by @rachaelreads.bsky.social
AI in library and book world results in some crazy 💩
😱 Hallucinations of sexual content that doesn’t exist.
👀 Declaring books like To Kill a Mockingbird illegal.
🤯 Producing titles for books that don’t exist.
www.txftrp.org/texas_school...
AI in library and book world results in some crazy 💩
😱 Hallucinations of sexual content that doesn’t exist.
👀 Declaring books like To Kill a Mockingbird illegal.
🤯 Producing titles for books that don’t exist.
www.txftrp.org/texas_school...
But did you get to be the bull for “El Toro Mambo” for your students’ #HispanicHeritageMonth Showcase? I don’t think so!!!
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #folklorico
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #folklorico
October 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
But did you get to be the bull for “El Toro Mambo” for your students’ #HispanicHeritageMonth Showcase? I don’t think so!!!
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #folklorico
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #folklorico
Library Ambassador shirts!! I’m obsessed.
September 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Library Ambassador shirts!! I’m obsessed.
If there is not a recording or video of the Hollywood Bowl “Jesus Christ Supetstar” with Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert in my possession soon, I fear the person I will become. I’ve seen a few clips on TikTok and I NEED IT.
August 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If there is not a recording or video of the Hollywood Bowl “Jesus Christ Supetstar” with Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert in my possession soon, I fear the person I will become. I’ve seen a few clips on TikTok and I NEED IT.
Hot diggity dog, it’s #NationalHotDogDay! Hot dogs are one of my guilty pleasures and I rarely pass up the opportunity when presented — so there’s no way I could pass up an opportunity for books about hot dogs! #schoollibrary #books
July 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Hot diggity dog, it’s #NationalHotDogDay! Hot dogs are one of my guilty pleasures and I rarely pass up the opportunity when presented — so there’s no way I could pass up an opportunity for books about hot dogs! #schoollibrary #books
#KPopDemonHunters is such a blast! I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did — and each song is a bop! I guess I’m a #KPop fan now!
If you’re looking to keep the K-pop and demon hunting vibes going, check out these #middlegradebooks and #yabooks! #schoollibrary
If you’re looking to keep the K-pop and demon hunting vibes going, check out these #middlegradebooks and #yabooks! #schoollibrary
July 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
#KPopDemonHunters is such a blast! I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did — and each song is a bop! I guess I’m a #KPop fan now!
If you’re looking to keep the K-pop and demon hunting vibes going, check out these #middlegradebooks and #yabooks! #schoollibrary
If you’re looking to keep the K-pop and demon hunting vibes going, check out these #middlegradebooks and #yabooks! #schoollibrary
Don’t miss our @tcea.org Librarian Conference session today at 11! @techylibrarian.bsky.social and I are going to be talking all things AI and ethical use in school libraries!
June 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Don’t miss our @tcea.org Librarian Conference session today at 11! @techylibrarian.bsky.social and I are going to be talking all things AI and ethical use in school libraries!
I’m super excited to announce that I’ve been selected for the @canva Canvassador program! If you’ve seen any presentation I’ve given, you’ve heard me say “I can do all things through Canva which strengthens me” — I love Canva so much and I can’t wait to spread the good word! #canvaedu #canvassador
June 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I’m super excited to announce that I’ve been selected for the @canva Canvassador program! If you’ve seen any presentation I’ve given, you’ve heard me say “I can do all things through Canva which strengthens me” — I love Canva so much and I can’t wait to spread the good word! #canvaedu #canvassador
Star and Space Story Time at the BASF Planetarium!!
May 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Star and Space Story Time at the BASF Planetarium!!
Nothing has done more for my self esteem than my kids asking my age and gasping in disbelief when I give them the answer. Yesterday I even got a “I thought you were 25!!!”
May 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Nothing has done more for my self esteem than my kids asking my age and gasping in disbelief when I give them the answer. Yesterday I even got a “I thought you were 25!!!”
This is such a great tip to help out teachers and librarians! I love how we can use digital tools to help our teachers create great content for our students.
April 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
This is such a great tip to help out teachers and librarians! I love how we can use digital tools to help our teachers create great content for our students.
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Look who’s presenting at the inaugural Adobe Creative Lib Fest! @rachaelreads.bsky.social and I are pumped to share the magic of Adobe podcasts at this virtual library Edtech event. #creativelibfest #adobeeducreative #tlsky @mrsbongiornoedu.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Look who’s presenting at the inaugural Adobe Creative Lib Fest! @rachaelreads.bsky.social and I are pumped to share the magic of Adobe podcasts at this virtual library Edtech event. #creativelibfest #adobeeducreative #tlsky @mrsbongiornoedu.bsky.social
Are you even celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth if you’re not stuck in an elevator with school librarians at the Dallas Public Library?
April 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Are you even celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth if you’re not stuck in an elevator with school librarians at the Dallas Public Library?
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School librarian @rachaelreads.bsky.social shares her Interactive History lesson in Episode 49 of the SLLN Podcast - don't miss it!
(Check the show notes for links to resources she was kind enough to share!)
Catch it on your favorite podcatcher or at sllnpodcast.libsyn.com
#TLSky School Library
(Check the show notes for links to resources she was kind enough to share!)
Catch it on your favorite podcatcher or at sllnpodcast.libsyn.com
#TLSky School Library
March 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
School librarian @rachaelreads.bsky.social shares her Interactive History lesson in Episode 49 of the SLLN Podcast - don't miss it!
(Check the show notes for links to resources she was kind enough to share!)
Catch it on your favorite podcatcher or at sllnpodcast.libsyn.com
#TLSky School Library
(Check the show notes for links to resources she was kind enough to share!)
Catch it on your favorite podcatcher or at sllnpodcast.libsyn.com
#TLSky School Library
@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social and I are talking about my interactive history lessons in the library on the School Librarian Learning Network Podcast — it drops tomorrow directly at sllnpodcast.libsyn.com or anywhere you listen to your podcasts!
The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast
Join Steve Tetreault (@DrTLovesBooks) as he talks to school librarians about their favorite lessons, ideas, and resources. And don't miss the Book Break toward the end, where guests share books they'v...
sllnpodcast.libsyn.com
March 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social and I are talking about my interactive history lessons in the library on the School Librarian Learning Network Podcast — it drops tomorrow directly at sllnpodcast.libsyn.com or anywhere you listen to your podcasts!
Bilingual Book Club read “Lety Out Loud” / “Lety Alta Voz” by Angela Cervantes! In the book, Lety volunteers at an animal shelter so for our last meeting, we made dog toys for the Pearland Animal Shelter! Members who have dogs got to make a toy for their pups and we know they’re going to love them.
February 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Bilingual Book Club read “Lety Out Loud” / “Lety Alta Voz” by Angela Cervantes! In the book, Lety volunteers at an animal shelter so for our last meeting, we made dog toys for the Pearland Animal Shelter! Members who have dogs got to make a toy for their pups and we know they’re going to love them.
Updates to our “What Should I Read Next” board!
February 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Updates to our “What Should I Read Next” board!
We had a very special guest for #CollegeAndCareer Week! The kids learned what a day in the life of an ER Vet is like. Hagrid came with him to show the kids how to conduct a physical exam. Thank you so much Dr. Hardegree!!
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #vetmed
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #vetmed
February 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We had a very special guest for #CollegeAndCareer Week! The kids learned what a day in the life of an ER Vet is like. Hagrid came with him to show the kids how to conduct a physical exam. Thank you so much Dr. Hardegree!!
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #vetmed
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #vetmed
Another #WorldReadAloudDay virtual story time! He read “Splat the Cat” by Rob Scotton — the first grade class loved seeing all of the funny illustrations!! Our library ambassador reader did such a great job!! #libraryambassadors #storytime #schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #txasl
February 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Another #WorldReadAloudDay virtual story time! He read “Splat the Cat” by Rob Scotton — the first grade class loved seeing all of the funny illustrations!! Our library ambassador reader did such a great job!! #libraryambassadors #storytime #schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #txasl
World Read Aloud Day! Library Ambassadors made videos and had a virtual story time with elementary library kids!
February 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
World Read Aloud Day! Library Ambassadors made videos and had a virtual story time with elementary library kids!
Is there anything more beautiful than a patio full of readers on a sunny day? #schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary
January 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Is there anything more beautiful than a patio full of readers on a sunny day? #schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary
Grizzlies are celebrating #LunarNewYear with Chinese dragon fortune tellers! #schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #pearlandisdlibraries
January 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Grizzlies are celebrating #LunarNewYear with Chinese dragon fortune tellers! #schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary #pearlandisdlibraries
Today is #LunarNewYear! This year is the #YearOfTheSnake, which is a time for growth, renewal, and deepening personal connection. You can read more about snakes with these books in the library!
Gung hay fat choy!!
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary
Gung hay fat choy!!
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary
January 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today is #LunarNewYear! This year is the #YearOfTheSnake, which is a time for growth, renewal, and deepening personal connection. You can read more about snakes with these books in the library!
Gung hay fat choy!!
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary
Gung hay fat choy!!
#schoollibrary #middleschoollibrary