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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

@youngteenlit.bsky.social just read the ‘My Favorite Color is…’ romance novels by Eva Austin - adorable and squeaky clean! Big plus, there are three of them 💕

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Georgia Library Media Association @glma-inc.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Seeking help! GLMA is looking for assistance on the professional development committee. From brainstorming to developing, it’s more than one person can manage! Let’s build a team 💕. Interested? DM here, or get in touch with @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social #bettertogether #schoollibraries

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Georgia Library Media Association @glma-inc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

- 📣 Calling all school librarians! Dr. Jessica Lilly, Assistant Professor at UWG, and her research partner Dr. Kim Huett are conducting a qualitative study on school librarian social capital — exploring how we build relationships with our stakeholders. 🤝 1/3 ⬇️

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

What an uplifting end to #AASL25 🤩 💕 Thank you for your words, your spirit, and your joy @mychal3ts.bsky.social 😊

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

My to do list before #AASL25 vs. after (well, technically 2/3…there will be more) 🙄🤣

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Visited the Demco stand at the #AASL25 exhibit hall. As always, I want ALL the things 💕

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

“People invest in people” Great words from Jason Reynolds #AASL25

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Thank you to @themisterlibrary.bsky.social & @librarianjones.com for reminding me how much fun this job can be! It feels like we all had a rough August…and September. So let's make it fun again 🤣 #AASL25

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Great thoughts, inspiration, and advice from Kathryn Maahs at #AASL25 More ways to bring the joy 💕

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

So many ideas. So many ways to increase the joy! Great first session #AASL25

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Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

"The way to counterbalance a asshole is to raise a good person." - Steve Hofstetter at #AASL25

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

“Literacy, curiosity, and wonder have never been so important. And that's why this room is full of the most dangerous people in the world.” “You can control the fear and lies.” Great words from the opening session #AASL25

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Making plans for #AASL25 Opening session about to start...

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

things were going so well, and then I got to the hotel… No Internet? This is crazy. Restaurants closed. But no discount! Disappointing. #AASL25.

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

On my way to #AASL25. Pickleball paddle packed with plans to play in a new place. Ready to learn and mingle. Great book for the journey. Let's go!

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Your School Librarian is ready and waiting, full of ideas!

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Just read the Legend of the Last Library & had the most amazing conversations with my kids. Talking about how if paper is taken away, and no access to books, what could happen. Fascinating to hear their responses, and to see one or two making connections. Tbh the parallels were scary 🫣

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Loving life in San Fransisco! Paul is conferencing. I am holidaying 🤩

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Spent 6 1/2 hrs at work today, trying to do all the things I have put aside for ‘later’ over this month. Didn’t clear the list, but feel so much more caught up and prepared. I’m looking forward to the day that I can work ahead 🙃 The difference in work rate without frequent disturbances is crazy 😉

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Had the kids play with AI today. Creating strong research questions, checking sources, lateral checking of sources. It was good fun showing them how all their prior knowledge about the CRAAP method tied into lateral source checking 1/2 🧵

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Inundated with Chromebook distribution. Stressed with yearbook set up. The negativity hit hard. BUT! Two days of orientations & sharing our space with kids again, and the happiness is making its way back. The school library is the very best place in the school, & it’s so fun to share the joy

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Georgia Library Media Association @glma-inc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

University of West Georgia is excited to announce the very first UWG School Library Virtual Conference, & the call for presenters is OPEN to all Georgia school librarians! ℹ️ Conference Details: 📆 Sat, Sept 20, 2025 🕰️ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST 🌱 Theme: Rooted in Literacy, Growing with Innovation 1/4

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Well, heck of a start to the school year, but orientations start on Mon, and I'm (kind of) ready. After 9 days of printing posters for teachers, and a week of giving out Chromebooks, I'm excited to play school librarian again!

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

One of my favorite things to do in the UK is visit bookshops. They rarely disappoint 💙📚

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

So much fun sharing with one my favorite people 🥰

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Every course I’ve taken for my masters has been valuable, and I’ve found a way to connect assignments and make them valuable. It looks like my final 2 are going to break that pattern. This is going to be rough.

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

A8: I’ve already hosted my first summer retreat, and the kids have started to develop their plan. We will have another in July and have a developed plan before the start of school. I’m also working on a training plan for my student Aides #TLSkyChat

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

💛📚Q8 #TLSkyChat is LIVE!💛📚 As you prepare for the next school year, what are YOUR plans for how you are going to use students to make your life easier - and to give them more ownership - in your media center? For more information visit: tlskychat.com #TLSky #TLSkyChat

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Yes! Losing my aide/para means that I depend on the kids. The students and the parent volunteers are what keep me afloat! #TLSkyChat

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

A7: Schedules, admin priorities - there are lots of things to work around - but believe in the power of the students, show how they can thrive and help grow your program , and it’s amazing how the roadblocks disappear #TLSkyChat

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Q7 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! What roadblocks have stopped you - or do you envision getting in the way of - from using students as staff? What advice can you give? For more information visit: tlskychat.com

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

A6: Aides are scheduled - one group of 7th graders and one of 8th. They divide up specific duties and also ‘work’ in the library with shelving and supporting visiting. Library Leaders volunteers during Flex and before school. They need to be present regularly to retain the honored title! #TLSkyChat

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

💛📚#TLSkyChat Q6 is LIVE!💛📚 How do you organize your young helpers? Do you have scheduled time with them? Any creative or out-of-the-box thinking for bonus points For more information visit: tlskychat.com

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

They love to be asked and are so excited when their ideas are appreciated #TLSkyChat

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

A5: As well as my Library Leaders who join me before school and during our daily Flex time, I have student Aides as a connection class. They have specific tasks, but we aim for a weekly brainstorm time to keep on upping the ante! They work SO hard when it is their idea! #TLSkyChat

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

A5: I start in the summer with 2 retreats for the students to get together to brainstorm plans for the year. We start in August with a plan in place. Throughout the year we have planning meetings and lots of opportunities for new ideas #TLSkyChat

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Q5 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat! My favorite thing about my Library Leaders is the brainstorming - they have such brilliant ideas! How do you get your kids to share what they want to see in the library? For more information visit: tlskychat.com

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Bridget Bryson (she/her) @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

This coming year, I am trying something new. 6 Aides at one time. 3 will be creative, 3 will wear their official badges and will be shelving, helping students, etc. - learning more about the library. Then they will switch. I'm going to let each team determine weekly or monthly #TLSkyChat

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