Rebecca Nilsson

Swedish school librarian (BA in Library and Information Science) working at a UK school. YA book reader. Information literacy lover. This is my CPD channel.

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@ally_sherrick @GreatSchLibs @uksla However, the problem that is still existing is the lack of mentioning the manning of school libraries. During this financial crisis the school librarians have been the first to go, despite research pointing to the lowest reading ability amongst Swedish children in recent history.

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@ally_sherrick @GreatSchLibs @uksla In Sweden the access to a closeby library was written into our school law as a requirement some 10 years ago. Therefore, Swedish schools do have to report where their closest library is. This increased school libraries in our schools as many didn't have a nearby public library.

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

This is what why it's so important to talk about books. Finding the right one suddenly happens!

[School Library Association @uksla]

An often unseen role of the #schoollibrary is supporting the mental health of students, both through resources and as a space where they can be themselves.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and beyond, our publication can help you support your students.
👉🏼https://t.co/uVtT9hHSf0

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

📢 GOOD NEWS!

@UKLaureate @JosephACoelho is kicking off #EmpathyDay 2023 with a nationwide assembly to stream live and FREE in school, held in partnership with @EmpathyLabUK!

Expect a NEW EXCLUSIVE poem - make sure you tune in on 8 June at 9am!

Watch: https://t.co/jZMqNA3tGf

[Emily Pantry @emilypantry]

Every year we make up our classroom doors as book covers. This year I have chosen #needle by @LawrencePatrice. It’s an amazing book and I’ll be reading it to my year six class once I’ve finished Windrush Child. Happy #worldbookday2023

[Ann Sei Lin ~ REBEL DAWN 🌅 ~ @AnnSeiLin1]

Doing a #Giveaway in advance of #WorldBookDay

To win a copy of REBEL SKIES, a bookmark, and Rebel Skies badge, please LIKE and RETWEET!

Open Internationally! Three (3) winners will be chosen. Closes 6 March at midnight GMT

#WorldBookDay2023 #booktwt

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@Derek_France @OpenUni_RfP @TeresaCremin I loved Lampie too 🤩

[Teresa Cremin CBE @TeresaCremin]

I'd forgotten this brilliance! 👏👏👏Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell on why we need libraries – an essay in pictures @OpenUni_RfP @chrisriddell50 @neilhimself @jonnybid @GreatSchLibs Superb!
https://t.co/7rFqLzgFKN

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@lucasjmaxwell Thank you, Lucas! It's so good to know how others do it. I'll have a think about how this could possibly be done in our library. 😊

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@lucasjmaxwell That is awesome! 😄
How do you manage to run clubs during breaktimes? My Y7-10 library is used as a quiet (not silent) homework and reading space. (Small ish space, yet houses 42 seats.) Making it very hard to run a club without closing it down during that time.

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

Such a creative, lovely display @WilliamwoodLib by Mrs Baird! I might steal it if we have enough orange books in our school library 🤩🍂🎃🍁📙

[Mrs Baird @WilliamwoodLib]

It’s #booktober

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@lucasjmaxwell @OpenUni_RfP @FarshoreBooks @The_UKLA @Literacy_Trust Well deserved! Congrats @lucasjmaxwell

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

Face-out shelving is vital in (school) libraries to increase lending of books. Removing obstacles, intricacies and resistances to lending is an important goal to keep libraries vibrant and alive. Would you know where to start if you were met by shelf after shelf of book spines?

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@lucasjmaxwell Definitely! I wasn't thinking outside the box, but I'd be happy to do activities with the whole groups. Not sure I can source Lego, but that sounded like lots of fun. Will do the "what if you were sucked into your book" activity to get them talking more about their books though.

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@lucasjmaxwell @lucasjmaxwell how do you gather the group of students who say they hate reading for these kinds of activities? I'm thinking mine would be spread out between different English/library groups.

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

Listening to "The Portable Magic Dispenser: Episode 26: Programs for Students Who Say They Hate Reading!" at https://t.co/MMQkTnZaID Great tips from @lucasjmaxwell! Give it a listen if you have reluctant readers.

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@Derek_France @thebookseller Lovely! I will have a look at these titles. Thank you, @Derek_France, for your book recommendations. 📖📚

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@dog_rates 😍

[Rebecca Nilsson @SchoolLibBex]

@Derek_France So sorry to hear it. Glad you're feeling better and hope that you won't get another any time soon! 🍀