[CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] Effective Way to Communicate New Titles to Staff

[Jessica-Lynn Johnson]

When I worked at the elementary level, I would write sticky notes on the
covers of new books that I thought would align with units, topics, and
interests at different levels. I would put the basket next to the copy
machine with a paper for teachers to check out, as they were making copies
they could browse the titles.  I would also put new books out with snacks
in our staff lunch room periodically.  Staff meetings and team meetings
were also a good opportunity to share a new book or series.

At the high school level, we have a Keurig machine in the library and I put
new and interesting books above the coffee maker.  I'll often host a coffee
hour and put out new books.  If I find books that apply to our standards,
curriculum, or might be a mentor text, I'll book talk the book to the team
or teacher.  If I ask to stop into a team meeting and for them to arrange
time for me, I'll bring chocolate.

I find my spontaneous excitement about the book(s) and sharing in the
moment has more of an impact than creating a resource.  I will add the
books to a Destiny Collection by topic so teachers can easily find if they
are looking for new books for a unit/lesson, but the likelihood of the
teachers opening up a list and using an in depth resource on a regular
basis is not likely.  (Maybe it's just teachers in my district.)

On Thu, Jun 16, 2022 at 10:01 PM My9lives124 <my9lives1970 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for sharing. I was just thinking of doing the same thing for next
> year. I feel like teacher could utilize the library more often.
>
> Ann Kauffman
>
> On Wed, Jun 1, 2022, 4:34 PM Jane Martellino <janemartellino at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Greetings from Houston!
>>
>> In Greenwich I would share a couple of books each week in an email but
>> curate them on a Padlet for future reference.
>>
>> In my new school, I felt staff could use a weekly newsletter that also
>> curates the content. There’s so much I want to share that I thought a
>> weekly newsletter is perfect and this staff really likes it.
>>
>> Here’s the folder with samples:
>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uYfI0zCmxNBfMnjjkdazsnMbHYe1oecV
>>
>> Here is this year’s Padlet to see the difference:
>> https://padlet.com/jmartellino6/40umea861ajt4wem
>>
>> Prior year Padlet
>> https://padlet.com/jmartellino6/clxfzbzzoi46
>>
>> Feel free to explore and use anything.
>> Jane
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 8:17 AM O'Brien, Annamaria <
>> aobrien at wallingfordschools.org> wrote:
>>
>>> I remember Jane Martellino sharing a Padlet I believe...anyone have that
>>> link or remember that?
>>>
>>>
>>> Anna O'Brien
>>> School Librarian, PreK-2
>>> Cook Hill School, Wallingford CT
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 7:26 PM Alyse Castonguay <
>>> lovetoread127 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello! I am looking to increase my library circulation with first and
>>>> second grade teachers. My PreK and K teachers are excellent patrons. What
>>>> do you use to communicate new titles to your staff? What recommendations do
>>>> you have?
>>>>
>>>> TIA!
>>>>
>>>> Alyse Castonguay
>>>> Teacher Librarian
>>>> North Street School
>>>> Windsor Locks, CT
>>>>
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