More Music in the Library!

October 27, 2016

Every Thursday, you’ll get this short, fun, relevant newsletter. It will contain a quote or smile about the library and those who love it, an idea you can use to promote your library or reading in general, and an occasional shameless plug for the programs I offer. Enjoy!

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In this issue:

Music in the Library! Part 2

Quotable!

Sharpen the Saw!

What Tiffany Said!

Music in the Library! Part 2

Last week I wrote about Shannon Miller and her webinar about using music in the library. I heard from several of you who listened to the webinar or the replay and had good things to say about it. Within hours of sending the Smart Librarians newsletter, I received this idea for using music in the library from Sabrina Smith, media specialist at Austin HS in Decatur, AL:

“Our high school is on a block schedule which begins at 8:30 each day. Our previous librarian found through a survey that students preferred to come into the library early rather than stay after school. I open the library each morning at 7:30. The news is on the big screen. Students can use the computers, work at the tables, talk quietly with their friends, listen to their music with earbuds or just "hang out." It is a comfortable, safe environment for the hour before school. I generally have around 100 students who come in during that time. On Fridays, we play music instead of the news. We tune into www.jango.com and usually choose to do the decade of the 60's hits. The students grin and shake their heads. I think that all of us enjoy our mornings together. When the 8:30 bell rings for school to begin, we turn off the news and music so that classes can use the library. It is quite enjoyable.”

Thanks Sabrina! I must add that when I asked for permission to share her email, she was quick to point out that it was not her idea alone. She gave credit to the previous media specialist and others who helped make this work at her school – just like a good media specialist should!

Quotable!

“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”

Confucius

Encouraging reading – from 45 Ideas in 45 Minutes – Sharpen the Saw

We continue this week with yet another way to “sharpen the saw.”

45. READ! Practice what you preach. If you are going to tell others the value of reading, you should get caught with a book every now and then. Read for professional development, read to see what your students are reading AND read for fun.

Here’s what they are saying about Tommy Johns Presents!

“I loved your magic show. It was the best show I have ever seen in my whole entire life. You're the best magician in the whole world. My class loved your magic show.”

Tiffany, 3rd Grader, Roswell, Georgia

Let me know how I can help! See you next week!

Encouraging kids to read, I am
Tommy Johns
Educational Entertainment Specialist

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