Elissa Malespina

Aug 22, 2024 | slj.com | Elissa Malespina |Kara Yorio |Kathy Ishizuka

Generative AI can create social media posts and content for a school or library’s accounts. Pair it with Canva’s content planner feature, which is available for free with an educator’s account, and posts can be scheduled in advance for upcoming commemorative months or events, such as Banned Books Week (September 22–28). To use the free version of ChatGPT to create social media content for your libraries, follow the steps below.

Jul 23, 2024 | slj.com | Elissa Malespina |IdaMae Craddock |Kristen WIlson |Kristen Wilson |Alexandra Cornejo

Generative AI can be a powerful tool for school librarians, especially when it comes to readers' advisory tasks. Finding efficient ways to engage students and promote reading is essential. While librarians creating the summaries and book recommendation lists is best, generative AI can assist when needed. Here are step-by-step instructions and suggested prompts for using the free version of ChatGPT to streamline these tasks.

Jul 1, 2024 | slj.com | Elissa Malespina |Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Rachel Payne |Andrew Bauld

Recently, I found myself back in the job market due to a reduction in force. During the application and interview process, I leaned heavily on AI for writing resumes, cover letters, and thank you notes, as well as answering job application questions. By leveraging generative AI, you can make your job search more efficient, less stressful, and ultimately more successful.

Apr 1, 2024 | njea.org | Elissa Malespina

By Elissa MalespinaAs we observe School Library Month in April, let us take a moment to appreciate the vital role played by school libraries and librarians in nurturing educational development while acknowledging the significant challenges they face in light of our nation’s cultural divisions. The assumption that book banning and censorship are issues exclusive to some conservative regions of the country is debunked when we look at New Jersey.

Jul 31, 2023 | villagegreennj.com | Elissa Malespina

With the filing deadline at 4 p.m. on July 31, South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education 1st Vice President Elissa Malespina announced that she will not be running for reelection. Malespina served one three-year term on the 9-person BOE; her current term ends in January 2024.