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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D.

@andreatrudeau.bsky.social

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No-"shh” librarian. NBCT. 2025 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. 2022 Fulbrighter. 2020 AASL Frances Henne Award winner. Librarians Building Libraries co-founder. VR and empathy researcher. International speaker. Eternal optimist. andreatrudeau.com

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · Jan 31

Libraries change lives. At Librarians Building Libraries, our mission is to collaborate with library communities worldwide, providing resources, training, and innovative solutions that promote literacy and provide access for all. Learn more at sites.google.com/view/buildin... #TLsky #booksky

Librarians Building Libraries

Our mission is to collaborate with library communities worldwide, providing resources, training, and innovative solutions that promote literacy and provide access for all.

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 2d

In 9 days, I'll be heading to St. Louis to attend one of my favorite conferences: #AASL25! If you'll be there, stop by one of my sessions on Friday! I'm honored to be co-presenting with phenomenal librarians! @captainlibrary.bsky.social @mauramadigan7.bsky.social @kelseybogan.bsky.social ky.social

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 3d

Cannot wait!!! 😍

Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 5d

This cart shows the power of libraries. So grateful to my district and public library colleagues who helped me acquire enough copies of these titles for an ELA signpost lesson on Monday. We truly are better together! 🙌 #librarylife #bettertogether

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 7d

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 7d

Today a 6th grader pointed out the assigned door numbers in the library. For those who know middle schoolers well, you know exactly what happened next. 🤣 #librarylife #TLsky #middleschool

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 11d

A colleague shared that article with me yesterday. Yep… 😕

Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 12d

a cheetah from zootopia is wearing a police uniform and holding a baton .

ALT: a cheetah from zootopia is wearing a police uniform and holding a baton .

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 12d

This photo is now a couple years old, but it remains one of my favorites that we took during one of my favorite conferences.These are incredible librarians, humans & friends. ❤️ I cannot wait to be reunited w/them in just a few short weeks at AASL in St. Louis! Photo credit: Julie Monacella #TLsky

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 12d

I'm really digging The New Happy. Sign up for their newsletter to receive glimmers and words (and images) that really get you thinking and inspire joy. So grateful for today's e-mail! sparklp.co/e72d86ad/ #selfcare #wellbeing #TLsky

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 19d

My cookbook display needs to be replenished daily! (A great problem to have.) This is definitely one of the most popular displays we’ve had in our library in awhile. I just love hearing all about students’ baking and cooking adventures when they check out these books! 🧑‍🍳 #read #noshhlibrary

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 29d

Excited to use this Analog Inspiration deck with my instructional practices committee next week to inspire conversations about how to maintain human-centeredness in the age of AI. www.analoginspiration.ai #humancentered #noshhlibrary

Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · Sep 4

Can’t wait to see how this Would You Rather shakes out in my middle school library. Which one would you vote for? #librarylife #humancentered #noshhlibrary

Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · Sep 3

Excited for our newest sections in the Shepard library—poetry and folk tales/fairy tales. My hope is they will get more love in this new location. Plus, who doesn’t love magnetic poetry? 😍 Shout out to @demcoinc.bsky.social for the awesome shelf dividers and spine labels, too! #read #librarylife

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · Aug 26

Brilliant! I love this idea!!!

Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · Aug 26

Correction: do you…

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · Aug 25

Librarians, so you have photo booth props in your library? They make picture-taking and “shelfies” (a library twist on selfies) so much more fun! I bought these on Etsy ages ago… #noshhlibrary #librarylife

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · Aug 25

A simple and fun way to promote a reading culture in your school—laminated What I’m Reading signs! Staff can post these and share what they are reading. It inspires all kinds of conversations! #noshhlibrary #read #librariesmatter

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · Aug 8

patrick star from spongebob squarepants is smiling and crying with tears coming out of his eyes .

ALT: patrick star from spongebob squarepants is smiling and crying with tears coming out of his eyes .

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Librarians Building Libraries @bldglibraries.bsky.social · Aug 3

The JAMS Library Project continues! Phase Two is here: comfy furniture, more books students love, & better library tools. We’re not done yet—help us keep building!

Blog: bldglibraries.substack.com/p/were-back-...

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Librarians Building Libraries @bldglibraries.bsky.social · Jul 31

Big thanks to @kidsdiscover.bsky.social for being part of our buildinglibraries.org journey! Their engaging nonfiction inspires curious minds every day.

Read more: bldglibraries.substack.com/p/partnershi... (link in bio)

Partnerships Making a Difference: Kids Discover

As we worked to transform the library and the library experience for students at Jane Adeney Memorial School, we knew we could not do it alone.

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · Jul 29

One last video of our time aboard. I could have stayed home doing laundry all summer, but decided to be adventurous. Always dream big and do things that make you happy. Life is short. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social @captainlibrary.bsky.social

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Librarians Building Libraries @bldglibraries.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our time at Jane Adeny Memorial School in Kenya has come to an end, but the memories will stay with us. Grateful to Dr. Wasonga for her warm welcome and powerful vision.

The song playing? That’s the girls singing their school song—I recorded it during our visit.

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Librarians Building Libraries @bldglibraries.bsky.social · Jul 25

New LBL blog: We came in with a plan—but the students at JAMS showed us what they really needed. Here’s how we reimagined the library to be simple, sustainable, and student-centered.

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Listening and Watching From the Library, For the Library

We came in with a plan.

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · Jul 25

JAMS and LBL work is done, and now we’re onto Phase 2: the side quest—on our own dime! Two days in Nairobi, then a 19-hour layover in London packed with sightseeing before heading home. Bonus: adorable school kids waving at planes. @captainlibrary.bsky.social @andreatrudeau.bsky.social

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