Hannah Byrd Little

@librarianlittle.bsky.social

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Librarian Little - School Library Leader | Independent Boarding School Librarian | Leading efforts in Institutional Research, and striving for authenticity and integrity in messaging | Writer | AASL Board of Directors www.LibrarianLittle.com .. more

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Sep 25

Coming Soon — A Sense of Place: School Libraries at the Heart of Learning, Connection, and Belonging www.bloomsbury.com/us/sense-of-...

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 22d

An Excellent Conference @aaslala.bsky.social #AASL25

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 22d

“The one trait that defines a great boss is the ability to steer workers to suitable roles, according to a 10-year study of 200,000 workers.”
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The One Trait That Defines a Great Boss

Plus, federal workers turn to side hustles and why AI could widen the gap between superstars and everyone else, in this edition of the Careers & Leadership newsletter

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · 26d

“Remote working accelerated what I call “I-thinking” the belief that “I’m happier & more productive at home,” without considering the wider “we.” —A Harvard Business School study found that remote workers completed more tasks but achieved fewer creative breakthroughs.” www.forbes.com/sites/janesp...

Why Leaders Need To Rethink The Work-From-Home Debate

Companies may be right to bring people back to the office, but how they do it is everything. Done well, it boosts collaboration, supports employees, & strengthens bonds.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Oct 6

AASL’s 2024 ALA Emerging Leaders Are Already Making Waves. They are preparing to present at #AASL25 in St. Louis, where they’ll share their collaborative project & lessons learned from their EL experience. www.librarianlittle.com/2025/10/the-... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social

The A-Team: AASL’s 2024 Emerging Leaders Are Already Making Waves

Hannah Byrd Little's blog, Librarian, Senior Class Adviser, Capstone Project. Student transitions to middle & high school, especially HS to college

www.librarianlittle.com

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Sep 29

See you soon! Meet me in St. Louis @aaslala.bsky.social #aaslcon25 #aasl25 @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Sep 25

6 Grant Opportunities for School Libraries www.slj.com/story/6-Gran...

6 Grant Opportunities for School Libraries

This funding can help with everything from collection development and programming to disaster recovery and more.

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · Sep 22

We are so excited to announce the #BannedBooksWeek honorary chair for 2025: legendary actor/author/activist GEORGE TAKEI! "Please stand with me in opposing censorship, so that we all can find ourselves — and each other — in books.”

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Photo of George Takei, an Asian American man in a suit standing with folded arms and looking boldly at the camera. Credit: Christopher Appoldt

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ed professionals, in the classroom or state office, need better training to identify high-quality, practice-relevant research- leaders making key decisions -are unable to reliably identify rigorous evidence or, distinguish research from anecdote & marketing materials. www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

High Quality Research Rarely Informs Classroom Practice. Why? (Opinion)

The connection between education research, policy, and practice is broken. Here’s what it would take to fix it.

www.edweek.org

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Love your librarian? Of course you do! Nominations are now open for the 2026 #ILoveMyLibrarian Award. Your librarian could win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime.

Submit your nomination online by Dec. 15! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C

❤️ @carnegiecorp.bsky.social

I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD 2026. Your librarian could win $5,000! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian. Logos for Carnegie Corporation of New York, American Library Association, and the New York Public Library

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Jul 11

Excited for the Future Ready Librarians Summit in Nashville, TN on JULY 24TH, 2025! Join us for insights from amazing speakers. Hope to see you there! 📚✨ #FutureReadyLibrarians @futureready.org

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Jun 26

See you in Philadelphia @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · May 28

Actor John Lithgow Reads 20 Lessons on Tyranny, Penned by Historian Timothy Snyder (Lesson Two - Defend institutions) www.openculture.com/2025/04/acto... #defendlibraries @johnlithgow.bsky.social #timothysnyder

Actor John Lithgow Reads 20 Lessons on Tyranny, Penned by Historian Timothy Snyder

In 2017, historian Timothy Snyder wrote the concise book On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, which went on to become a New York Times bestseller. A historian of fascism (then at Yal...

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · May 24

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I've coached kids who got into Harvard, Stanford and Princeton—4 things their parents never did early on

Theo Wolf has spent a decade coaching kids — helping them get into colleges like Harvard, Stanford and Princeton. He says parents of highly successful children never do these four things.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · May 22

Busy year with AASL @aaslala.bsky.social

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · May 4

6 Books To Help Leaders Reset, Refocus, And Build A Future-Ready Life via @forbes www.forbes.com/sites/sereni...

6 Books To Help Leaders Reset, Refocus, And Build A Future-Ready Life

Hit reset on your leadership approach this spring. These six books offer practical guidance to refocus and build lasting success.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · May 2

Why personal branding is now a leadership skill — “Gone are the days when executives could quietly lead behind the scenes. In 2025, buyers, partners, and investors want to know the humans behind the brands they support.”
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The Power Of Personal Branding In 2025: Strategies That Actually Work

Today, personal branding is essential for executives and entrepreneurs, driving trust, opportunity, and growth.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · May 2

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · May 2

Now Available in GALE - From CORE values to CAPSTONE: Empowering Students Through Inclusive Research and Community Impact. link.gale.com/apps/doc/A83...

from CORE values to CAPSTONE: Empowering Students Through Inclusive Research and Community Impact. - Document - Gale OneFile: Educator's Reference Complete

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · May 2

I would share more on blue sky if articles had a share button 🦋 @bsky.app

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Mar 31

“Attitude toward reading has three components: our cognitive beliefs about reading, our behavioral actions around reading, and our emotional feelings about reading.” www.blinkist.com/books/the-re...

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Mar 17

Take Action for IMLS why school librarians should be concerned www.librarianlittle.com/2025/03/the-... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social

Librarian Little

Hannah Byrd Little's blog, Librarian, Senior Class Adviser, Capstone Project. Student transitions to middle & high school, especially HS to college

www.librarianlittle.com

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Mar 12

Farewells don’t have to be elaborate to be meaningful. Here’s how to do them right:

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/huma...

The Power of Goodbyes at Work

Workplace farewells are disappearing. Amid mass federal workforce layoffs, one lesson is clear: When we stop recognizing departures, we risk losing those we most need to keep.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Feb 16

📚✨ Welcome to the school library! Discover the magic of an unforgettable library entrance that ignites curiosity and invites exploration. Let the adventure begin! #LibraryLove #SenseOfPlace @aaslala.bsky.social @slj.com

Comment with a photo of your school library 📖

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Feb 14

Checking into this story regarding 504 Plans - looking for other resources - States sueing TX, AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, LA, MO, MT, NE, SC, SD, UT, WV arguing not for an excision new language, but elimination of 504 entirely
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17 States Sue To End Protections For Students With Special Needs

Section 504 of that act codified the civil rights of persons with disabilities. Sixteen states have joined Texas in a lawsuit asking the court to declare Section 504 unconstitutional.

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Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Feb 9

Young minds find power in the library @rubingo.bsky.social www.slj.com/story/reason... @slj.com

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American Libraries magazine @amlibraries.bsky.social · Jan 24

Get ready. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's #LibLearnX25 conference kicks off Friday in Phoenix🌵. Preview the speakers, sessions, awards ceremonies, celebrations, and more.

2025 LibLearnX Preview | American Libraries Magazine

ALA heads to Phoenix for LibLearnX 2025, a conference of educational programs, awards, celebrations, and networking for library workers.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Jan 14

#ILoveMyLibrarian honoree Charlotte Chung can’t wait to get the scoop on #TheCartoonistsClub from @goraina.bsky.social and @scottmccloud.bsky.social and bring it back to her superfan students.
Don’t miss out—3 days left for the best #LibLearnX25 rates! ➡️ 2025.alaliblearnx.org

Hannah Byrd Little @librarianlittle.bsky.social · Jan 11

“leaders must create an environment that fosters emotional connection, purpose, and growth — Ultimately, when employees are genuinely engaged, they bring their best selves to the table—not just in terms of skills, but also emotionally” www.forbes.com/sites/dianeh...

Why Soft Quitting At Work Could Be More Dangerous Than Quiet Quitting

Soft quitting can be more dangerous than quiet quitting, as it goes unnoticed. Leaders need to recognize the subtle signs and take proactive steps to engage employees.

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Reposted by Hannah Byrd Little

thedesignconcept @designconceptuk.bsky.social · Jan 10

A WELL-DESIGNED SCHOOL LIBRARY DOESN’T JUST SUPPORT LEARNING - IT INSPIRES IT. It's much more than a place for books, it’s a hub for learning, creativity, and connection. It should be the beating heart of the school. #librarydesign #schoollibraries #libraries thedesignconcept.co.uk/inspiration/...

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