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Aug 23, 2024 | slj.com | Andrew Bauld |Rachel S Mulligan |IdaMae Craddock |Kristen WIlson |Kristen Wilson

SLJ modified: jadamprostore/Getty Images During COVID-19 quarantine as a high school sophomore, I made a half-hearted New Year’s resolution to read more. I didn’t quantify or create guidelines for my goal, but I became obsessed with reading, stacking books on my bedroom floor and reading late into the night. It became clear to me that reading wasn’t only a hobby. Reading made me more curious about my own surroundings. It made me eager to learn, quicker to understand people.

Aug 21, 2024 | slj.com | IdaMae Craddock |Andrew Bauld |Lisa Bubert |Daryl Grabarek

SLJ modified montage: Jackie Niam/Getty Images Each new school year, teachers come to the library to find out what’s new and interesting in technology. Consider recommending these nine AI resources for creation, instruction, research, and grading. Creation toolsAdobe Express AI: Adobe has long been a favorite to create graphics and signs. Recently added tools include Generative Fill, Text to Template, Translate, Drawing and Painting.

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.

Jan 23, 2024 | slj.com | Chelsey Philpot |IdaMae Craddock |Kristen WIlson |Kristen Wilson |Lisa Bubert

Did you know that it’s all right to wonder? There are all kinds of wonderful things!Did you know? Did you know? Did you know when you wonder you’re learning? When Fred Rogers first sang these simple lyrics on his children’s TV show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, in 1979, he was using science-of-learning ideas ahead of his time. Rogers passed away in 2003, and in the years since, a flurry of research has focused on the concepts he presented to young learners over the course of nearly 900 episodes .