TOP FIVE APPS & TOOLS

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MLS Member Library Databases

https://guides.masslibsystem.org/databases

In my escape room experience on learning about being a librarian and uncovering a little nugget daily I am so impressed by the MLS Member Library Databases. What a resource! I am currently working on building our library webpage and am excited to direct families to this awesome database. 

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 Sora 

https://www.google.com/searchq=sora+reading&tbm=isch&chips=q:sora+reading,online_chips:app:LkF1JrTIXvM%3D&prmd=ivsnmbtz&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS999US1001&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiL8qv2g42FAxVwFmIAHbExDVoQ4lYoA3oECAEQOA&biw=1423&bih=686#imgrc=KogG4tDdmgRnsM

I am so excited to add this to our library. What another great resource provided by MLS! I will be adding this to our 4- 7 libraries for the fall. I think teachers will also benefit greatly from this resources. This eliminates students saying "I don't have a book". I also appreciate the access to audiobooks because I think it really supports the reluctant reader. 

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Novel Effects

https://www.facebook.com/noveleffect/


One of my library paras introduced this to the 5 others. They've all snagged it as well! What a fun level of engagement for students. I've heard that students call it "magic books" which is just perfect! 

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Canva

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/canva

First, I was a Powerpoint girl. Then I was a Google Slides girl. Now I am 1000% a Canva convert. All the laborious parts of Powerpoint and Google Slides are eliminated with Canva. The text features, elements, effects and templates are just right there for you! I've also been using Canva to support and teach at the middle school level. Amazing program! 

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Instagram
instagram.com

Instagram is my old friend who consistently does not disappoint. You get that algorithm working right and it provides every time! As a first grade teacher I got at least a million ideas from Insta. Now I need to get on the library side of it! But. I do follow a lot of bookish accounts so even that is awesome content for this new role! 



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