EP 52 Read Into #ONLibChat - How might our school libraries look in the fall if/when we return to school?

Read Into This co-host Beth Lyons, Ontario School Library Association (OSLA) Vice-President chats with Jenn Brown (OSLA Past-President) about the recent #ONLibChat they facilitated that took place on June 25th and looked at the question- “How might our school libraries look in the fall if/when we return to school?” The chat was an open discussion between school library professionals across Ontario (and BC!) and a few key themes and concerts emerged:<br />Will school libraries open if/when we return to school?<br /><br />How might we support community wellness by advocating for the LLC as a safe space for learners?<br />How can we continue to use the school library space as a centre of support for student health and wellness?<br /><br />How might we advocate the need to have centralized databases, resources, and school library positions at all Ontario boards to support modern learners?<br />How might we foster collaboration with educators and other library sectors as a result of what we have learned during this time?<br />What role can school library professionals play in supporting educators and students in exploring ideas of digital citizenship, privacy, and copyright?<br /><br />Further chats have been scheduled for July 28th at 7pm and August 25th at 7pm.<br /><a href="http://www.accessola.org/web/OLA/Events/Online_Events/ONLibChat/OLA/Events/Online_events/ONLibChat.aspx?hkey=2ff011df-23bc-4fa8-b93d-27c2256b9c8e" rel="noopener">http://www.accessola.org/web/OLA/Events/Online_Events/ONLibChat/OLA/Events/Online_events/ONLibChat.aspx?hkey=2ff011df-23bc-4fa8-b93d-27c2256b9c8e</a><br /><br />Resources mentioned in the discussion:<br /><br />Toronto Sick Kids Hospital Recommendations for School Reopening: <a href="https://www.sickkids.ca/PDFs/About-SickKids/81407-COVID19-Recommendations-for-School-Reopening-SickKids.pdf" rel="noopener">https://www.sickkids.ca/PDFs/About-SickKids/81407-COVID19-Recommendations-for-School-Reopening-SickKids.pdf</a>