Len Bryan
@lenbryan25.bsky.social
K-12 library administrator, husband, daddy, builder of boats, curator of knowledge, & dedicated to stamping out ignorance.
Here's my latest over on #KnowledgeQuest - "The Easiest Gifts to Give School Librarians (May Be the Hardest to Give Ourselves)" knowledgequest.aasl.org/the-easiest-...
The Easiest Gifts to Give School Librarians (May Be the Hardest to Give Ourselves) | AASL Knowledge Quest
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Here is an example of the deep thinking and conversations that should take place with any type of inquiry, whether students/ teachers use AI or not.
Elissa Malespina@elissamalespina.bsky.social · last mo.What if the biggest source of bias in an AI conversation isn’t AI? Today I’m publishing Part 2 of The AI Conversation Check. Did I assume the answer? Because better research starts with questioning ourselves before we question AI. open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
Just like everyone else, students also now have the ability to create their own content and share it with the world, which is both an incredible opportunity and a potential minefield of problems. www.cultofpedagogy.com/media-news-l...
Lessons that Build Students’ Media and News Literacy | Cult of Pedagogy
Our students can access information in seconds, so we need to arm them with critical thinking skills and an understanding of the ethics of content creation.
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"At a time when school libraries are more necessary than ever...it’s vital we help others see the myriad ways school library programs support the entire school." "Advocacy: It’s What You Do Every Day (Literally)" #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #TLSkyChat knowledgequest.aasl.org/advocacy-its...
Advocacy: It’s What You Do Every Day (Literally) | AASL Knowledge Quest
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This is an important moment for school libraries to document what happens when student cellphones go away. Do students look to your library, and is the school library ready - and resourced - to meet that moment? Take the survey and share your data:
Launching National Survey on Cellphone-Free Schools and School Library Engagement
School librarians and library media specialists in all types of schools - whether phone-free, partially restricted, or unrestricted as of now - are encouraged to participate.
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We are surveying school librarians at cellphone-free schools, partially restricted schools, and schools starting restrictions next academic year to see what circulation, use, and involvement is like pre- and post-policy. All settings matter. Please take the survey:
Launching National Survey on Cellphone-Free Schools and School Library Engagement
School librarians and library media specialists in all types of schools - whether phone-free, partially restricted, or unrestricted as of now - are encouraged to participate.
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@shannonmmiller.bsky.social sits down with Erika Rocha and Erica White for an inspiring conversation on redefining leadership and breaking free from outdated expectations in today's #LeadingfromtheLibrary! 🎧 Episode 7 is live with @follettcontent.bsky.social! ⏯️ https://bit.ly/4uOZmaD
Our team wants to wish a happy National Library Workers' Day to all the hardworking individuals who keep libraries running every single day. Your work isn't unnoticed, and we're grateful for everything you do for your community. 👏
Every single one of the astronauts who went to the moon and back on Artemis II was educated at a public school. Thinking of the teachers who poured into Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen tonight. You helped send a kid to the moon! 🌕 💛
Our teachers are some of the most important influences in our lives. I’ll always have their backs. Team Crow joined educators from Sheridan School District to support their fight for better wages & working conditions.
"You can't catch a love of reading from someone who doesn't have it." Kara Frey's Joy of Reading initiative helps adult learners reclaim their stories as readers through dignity, choice, and joy. #GlobalImpact 2026 | April 18 | 4 PM EST / 8 PM UTC globalimpacteducators.org #ElevatingHumanStories
Looking for something new and fun in your library as we head into the end of the school year? 🤗 Here are 50 "Do You Like/Would You Rather" templates we created in Canva to print and use in your library too, friends. ❤️ buff.ly/GsL1Upq #TLSky #EduSKy #tlchat #futurereadylibs
"Group Pushing Age Verification Requirements for AI Turns Out to Be Sneakily Backed by OpenAI" "It gave the leader of a nonprofit involved with it "a very grimy feeling." #SuperShady #AiIsTheProblemAndTheyKnowIt #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians gizmodo.com/group-pushin...
Group Pushing Age Verification Requirements for AI Turns Out to Be Sneakily Backed by OpenAI
It gave the leader of a nonprofit involved with it
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Happy almost April. School Library Month! 🎉 Was working on this Adobe Express template for @kasl.us and decided to make one without the branding. If you are, were, or want to be.. a school librarian, thank you for everything you do! readwhatyouwant.com/april #TLsky #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarian
A viral dog rescue from 2016 is now immortalized with a statue in Kazakhstan. When a dog fell into the Sayran reservoir, bystanders formed a human chain to pull him to safety. The statue is a reminder of the value of unity, solidarity and collective action. 14/10 for all
In support of our district-wide reading celebration, Cherry Creek Reads, I'm hosting an indoor stargazing party in one of our amazing HS libraries. Weve had over 100 RSVPs, so hopefully lots of folks will come! #CherryCreekReads
Hi, I'm not one to run for stuff, but I feel like I could do a pretty okay job as AASL SPVS chair- elect. #TLSky #TLSkyChat Elections | American Association of School Librarians share.google/GLnDIgmVHpDV...
Elections
The following are the candidates for the 2026 AASL Board of Directors and AASL Sections elections. Board of Directors | ESLS | ISS | SPVS AASL members running for ALA Office
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Annie McPheeters was a bookmobile librarian and later managed segregated libraries in Atlanta where she ran adult education programs for Black patrons especially surrounding civics and voting. She campaigned for library desegregation. #BlackHistoryMonth www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/edu...
Join me on February 25th for a NEW webinar... Smarter Movie Streaming That Supports Learning! 🎞️ I am excited about this conversation with Swank K-12 Streaming. You will love what we share, friends. ❤️ Register today ➡️ buff.ly/QWZYXWt #futurereadylibs #tlchat #edchat #edtech #libraries #TLSky
Senior CTE student built me a return cart by repurposing an old AV stand. WIN!
A2: when I was a campus librarian, my students would have called the library the room of requirement. It was for quiet study or reading, making, games, karaoke, guest speakers, lessons, technology help, tutoring, events, oh, and books! #TLSkyChat
A3: I set up a 3D printer in the library window & always had something printing. It brought in curious students and I was able to give them books about additive manufacturing 😃 #TLSkyChat
New: Thanks to advocates from across the country, library funding was not only included in the FY26 federal budget, it was increased. Your advocacy made a difference for libraries! Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries
Exactly this #tlsky #librarians #art
Neil Turkewitz@neilturkewitz.bsky.social · 6mo agoAI evangelists like to refer to the “democratization of art” via AI—even though it has nothing to do w/ democracy &, as many artists have pointed out, art has always been democratized w/ no barriers to entry other than a commitment to practice. What AI does is homogenize art. @kortizart.bsky.social
Teachers, librarians, & homeschoolers - there's still time to sign up for this Thursday's virtual author visit - all about what goes into creating a graphic novel! @falynnk.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social
Kate Messner@katemessner.com · 7mo agoTeachers, librarians, & homeschoolers! It's time to sign up for my January virtual author visit - this one's all about graphic novels & includes a mini make-your-own-monster writing workshop! Details & registration link are here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Ready to chart your course to leading with Framework 3.0? 📈 Join us this week to learn how Future Ready Librarians 3.0 supports participants' leading, innovating, and promoting equity across schools! 📅 January 29th ⏰ 5:00 PM ET Register now: https://bit.ly/49HUqwl
In one school year, I went from running the library alone to a full-time Library Media Assistant (LMA). What a difference a year and a person can make! This needs to be the focus of my End-of-Year (EOY) report. #schoollibrarians #eoyreport ticklingtech.com/2024/05/29/e...
EOY Report for ‘The Year of a Full-Time LMA’
In one school year, I went from running the library alone to a full-time Library Media Assistant (LMA). What a difference a year and a person can make! This needs to be the focus of my End-of-Year (EO...
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