Welcome to our FCPS On-Demand Professional Learning for Librarians!  

Former PLD Librarian, now Supervisor of LIR, Summer Perry, shares her process of creating browser-friendly shelving in her high school library. 

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Looking for ways to get your students to enjoy writing? William Wells Brown Elementary Library Media Specialist, LaKeitha Brooks, shares tools librarians can use to foster authorship in our students. 

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Want to find creative ways to draw attention your library's digital resources? Bryan Station High School Librarian, Louise Begley, shares all the ways she promotes digital resources to her patrons.

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Millcreek Elementary Librarian, Christie Hall-Volpenhein, shares tips for documenting and communicating the data we use as Library Media Specialists. 

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Jessie Clark Middle Librarian, April Thomas, shares features of Sora, the student reading app for digital content.  

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Book fairs are a great way to help students build their at home libraries while fundraising for your program.  Mary Todd Elementary Librarian, Lindsey Patrick, will walk you through running a Scholastic book fair from beginning to end. 

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FDHS Librarian, Kelli Reno, shares how to leverage signage, social media, and more to promote your school library program.

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Bringing in an author is one of the best ways to promote reading in your building... but it can seem like a daunting task.  Learn from Veterans Park Elementary Librarian, Jessica Ault, how she funds, organizes, and preps for amazing author visits.

Want to feel confident leaving your library in the hands of a substitute teacher?  Rachel Barcus, Associate Director for Instructional Technology, shares resources for setting your library up for a sub.

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Want to participate in One Book, One School but don't know where to start?  Cardinal Valley Elementary Librarian, Stephanie Meyer, shares her tips for running a successful OBOS program. 

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Rosa Parks Elementary Librarian, Katy Hollinger, shares tips for organizing the elementary library to allow optimal access to the collection.

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If you struggle to keep your K/1 students engaged for an entire hour long special area block, learn about how implementing centers has helped Cardinal Valley Librarian, Stephanie Meyer.

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Bring engagement and critical thinking to your library programming with Breakout EDU.  Jennifer Prall, Tates Creek High Librarian, shares tips for collaborating with teachers and creating successful breakout experiences.

The Learning Hub at Leestown Middle School is absolutely a student focused space.  Librarian, Claudett Edie, shares how she aligns her programming and promotion to keep her newly renovated space focused on her students.

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April Thomas, Jessie Clark Middle Librarian, has earned a name for herself as the queen of virtual classrooms.  Check out her tips, tricks, and hacks for creating a virtual presence for your library.

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Take a deeper dive into the resources available through Sora with Rachel Barcus, Associate Director for Instructional Technology.  You will learn about access, Sora features, available content, and promotion resources.

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Special guest Stephen Beck, Supervisor of Library Strategies and Support, Jefferson County Public Schools, presents information from the ALA and other professional organizations to provide librarians with access to resources that aid in promoting intellectual freedom, combating censorship, and preparing for potential book challenges. 

AASL Highlight from Cardinal Valley Elementary LMS Stephanie Meyer and William Wells Brown LMS LaKeitha Brooks

AASL Highlight from Bryan Station High LMS Louise Begley Kearns

Summer Perry shares a step-by-step guide of how to use a Destiny Shelf list report and Spreadsheet filters to create a data-driven weeding list. 

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FCPS Weeding Guide