Basic School Library Supplies

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One of the most common questions new school librarians have is, “What are the basic library supplies I need?”

While it’s true that each school library will have specific supply needs, there are some basic supplies that belong in most school libraries.

Book Processing Supplies

  • Book covers of various sizes
  • Spine labels
  • Fillment tape
  • Plastic bone folder
  • Spine label covers of various sizes & colors
  • Due date slips
  • Stamp with school or library’s name
  • “Discard” stamp
  • Barcodes
  • Book pockets

Display Supplies

  • Magazine protectors
  • Book supports
  • Shelf markers or shelf labels

Prizes & Incentives

  • Fun bookmarks
  • Stickers (depending on the age of students)

Office Supplies

  • Computer cleaning supplies
  • Paper cutter

Supplies for Student Use

  • Scissors
  • Stapler & staples
  • Pencils & pens
  • Scotch tape
  • Glue
  • Colored pencils or crayons
  • Markers
  • Liquid paper / White-Out

Where can I purchase library supplies?

I usually purchase from one of the four suppliers below, and I can highly recommend each one.

  • Brodart
  • Demco / Highsmith
  • Gaylord
  • The Library Store

It’s a good idea to keep track of product information like item numbers, cost, sizes, and pricing.  It will lesson the hassle when it comes time to re-order supplies.  I have a free Master Supply List sheet on my Printables page that might come in handy.

What do you think about this list?  Did I leave anything out?  Please share your thoughts in the comments below. 

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The Ultimate School Library Conferences Calendar 2014-15

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I love going to conferences!  Luckily for school librarians, there are plenty to choose from.  I hope you get a chance to attend at least one of the following conferences this year.

Let me know if I left any conferences off the list and I’ll be happy to add them.

August 2014

  • Aug. 25-30. International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) Annual Conference. Moscow, Russia.

September 2014

  • Sep. 17-20. Kentucky School Media Association (KSMA) joint conference with Kentucky Library Association. Louisville, KY.
  • Sep 20. Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE) with Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) Better Together Conference. Newtown, MA.

October 2014

  • Oct. 2-4. Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) Annual Conference. Yakima, WA.
  • Oct 2-4. Minnesota Education Media Organization (MEMO). Annual Conference. St. Cloud, MN.
  • Oct. 8-10. Nebraska School Librarians Association (NSLA) / Nebraska Library Association (NLA) Annual Conference. South Sioux City, NE.
  • Oct 8-10. Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME) Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
  • Oct. 9-11. North Carolina School Library Media Association Annual Conference. Winston-Salem, NC.
  • Oct. 17. Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASLMD) Annual Conference. Linthicum Heights, MD.
  • Oct. 17-18. American Association of School Libraries (AASL) Fall Forum. St. Louis, MO.
  • Oct 22-24. Michigan Association for Media Education (MAME) Annual Conference. Ann Arbor, MI.
  • Oct. 23-25. Tennessee Association of School Librarians (TASL) Annual Conference. Murfreesboro, TN.
  • Oct. 23-25. Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) Annual Conference. Columbus, OH.
  • Oct. 26-27. New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) Fall Conference. Long Branch, NJ.
  • Oct. 27-28. Internet@Schools West. Monterey, CA.
  • Oct. 29-31. Kansas Association of School Librarians (KASL) Annual Conference. Wichita, KS.

November 2014

  • Nov 4-8. Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT) International Convention. Jacksonville, FL.
  • Nov 5-8. School Library Systems Association (SLSA) of New York State Annual Conference. Saratoga Springs, NY.
  • Nov 6-8. Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA) Annual Conference. Tinley Park, IL.
  • Nov. 6-8. Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) Annual Conference. Roanoke, VA.
  • Nov. 17-19.  Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference.  Indianapolis, IN.

February 2015

  • Feb. 5-8. California School Library Association (CSLA) Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA.

March 2015

  • Mar. 1-2. Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) Annual Conference. Amherst, MA.
  • Mar. 11-13. South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) Annual Conference. Columbia, SC.
  • Mar. 22-24. Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association (WEMTA) Annual Conference. Wisconsin Dells, WI.
  • Mar 23-24. Schools@Internet East. Washington, D.C.

April 2015

  • Apr. 14-17.  Texas Association of School Librarians Joint Conference (TASL) with Texas Library Association (TxLA).  Austin, TX.
  • Apr. 19-21. Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) Spring Conference. Osage Beach, MO.
  • Apr. 30- May 2. Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) Annual Conference. Hershey, PA.

June 2015

  • Jun. 25-30. American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA.
  • Jun. 28- Jul. 1. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA.

Which conference is your favorite?  Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Database Information Printable

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Are you tired of getting overwhelmed by all the information you need in order to manage your subscription databases?

I used to have the log-in information scattered all over the place- on post-it notes, in emails, in spreadsheets. I finally got tired of it and created a printable to keep track of it all in one spot.

This printable helps me find the information I need quickly. It will also come in handy for whoever takes over my position in the event that I change jobs.

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If you purchase this printable, you’ll receive a PDF that allows you to fill in information, print, and save. Or, you can just print it out and fill it in by hand. Your choice!  I charge $1 to help me offset the cost of website hosting and PDF editing software.  I do have other printables available (a few are free), so be sure to check those out.


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