That's such a good idea, @techielibgrl.com!

I do love the way their brains work!

A3: I've had student helpers "shelve" books by shoving them all in one incorrect place. I talked to them later, and explained the issue with that kind of "help". With a bit of coaching, they were able to do a fantastic job. #tlskychat

A1: When I ran a middle school library, I had students help me with so many things. That gave them a sense of ownership and lightened my load. They loved the work, and several told me that they wanted to be librarians in the future. #tlskychat

Hi, I'm Erin. I live in Seattle and was most recently a librarian in Bellevue, WA. I'm currently finishing up my Library/Media endorsement. #tlskychat

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