• AI Tool: Brisk AI – A Powerful Tool for Educators and School Librarians

    “We want people to learn and be comfortable with technologies that they might not have as much experience with, and to see the library as a safe place for that exploration,” Dr. Carla Hayden once said. This insight truly resonates now that I have discovered Brisk AI. In one seamless extension, I can integrate AI across my go-to websites, PDFs, Google Slides, and Docs—generating everything from quick assessments in Google Forms to interactive lessons drawn from YouTube. It is a genuine game-changer for my day-to-day tasks as a librarian and educator.

  • The Art and Necessity of the Signature

    When emailing someone it is very easy to forget to include a clear email signature. I cannot tell you how many emails I have received and I am not sure which district a person is from. This is important as a librarian because we resource share. Rather than having to Google or use our library directory please save your receiver a step and include a detailed signature. This could include: You know who you are but when you are emailing outside of your district or company make it easier for your reader.  Include a signature. You can create one very…