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Kelly Hoppe

@thebookinator.bsky.social
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Academic librarian - Associate Director/Head of Research, Outreach and Instruction, Cornette Library WTAMU. Former school librarian and K12 educator. Texas Library Association CULD Chair-Elect.

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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
This was a very interesting and thought provoking episode of the @tihe.bsky.social podcast. I can totally see #Librarians having conversations with faculty about some of the topics discussed in this episode. Worth the listen. 📚
teachinginhighered.com
Skepticism and Curiosity in the Age of AI with Marc Watkins
Marc Watkins shares about cultivating skepticism and curiosity in an age of AI on Episode 613 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Check out this awesome commercial that we launched yesterday about what librarians do. We teach!!😍 📚
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Cornette Library Instructional Video
This is "Cornette Library Instructional Video" by West Texas A&M University on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We work on this event all year long and are very excited when the big day arrives. Well, the big day is THURSDAY!!! This will be the 21st year for this event and it's a great way to showcase all of the research going on at WTAMU. 📚
wtamu.edu
WT Faculty, Student Research to Be Highlighted at March 5 Event
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
It won't be long before we are all in Houston at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference. I'll be presenting "Instruction Exchange: Burning Questions & Instant Answers" with two other academic librarians, March 29th at 12:30 in room 351C. Hope to see you there! #TXLA26📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
I have seen this and it is a very well done documentary that tugs at the heart strings, makes you feel scared and most importantly proud of the profession and the librarians sharing their stories in the film. A MUST SEE film. 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Those of you administration and those who deal with vendors may find this piece very interesting. 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Recommended read! It's VERY informative. I want to amplify the author's "call to action" for more conversations and collaborations between school and academic librarians. As a former school librarian myself, much of this resonates with me. It will with many of you too. 📚
creativelibrarypractice.org
Not Just a School Librarian: Navigating Identity During a Career Pivot
by Kaitlyn R. Carpenter, MLS, MLIS Introduction – A Moment of Tension Sitting in the cafe with a colleague I admire, I watched as she tore my first attempt at a curriculum vitae (CV) apart. Every c…
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
This is a great opportunity for a newly minted librarian OR a school librarian wanting to make the move to higher education. 📚 tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WTAMU_...
tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Librarian II (Research & Outreach Librarian)
Job TitleLibrarian II (Research & Outreach Librarian) Agency West Texas A&M University Department Library Operations Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeStaff...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
If you are interested in Collection Development, this could be the position for you! 📚 tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WTAMU_...
tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Librarian III (Collection Management)
Job TitleLibrarian III (Collection Management) Agency West Texas A&M University Department Library Operations Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Descri...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
If you are curious about transformative agreements, just listen to this episode of the Texas Library Association Libraries Transform Texas Podcast. It was very interesting, easy to understand and gave me a better understanding of transformative agreements.📚
creators.spotify.com
Transforming Access: A Conversation on Read & Publish Agreements by TLA's Libraries Transform Texas Podcast
In this episode, host Michelia Mason, head librarian at the Southwest Research Institute, sits down with Andrea Schorr, associate director of resource management at the UT San Antonio Health Science C...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Inspiring read... "We began questioning: What might have caused these future English teachers to lose their love for reading? If they weren't readers, how could we support and nurture them?" 📚
ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy | ILA Journal | Wiley Online Library
When a hard-working, justice-oriented group of pre-service English teachers (PSTs) identified themselves as non-readers, two professors and a program alumna at a flagship university in the Midwest we....
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
There is some interesting feedback here for people in academic libraries that are on the hiring side. 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
This article, from @chronicle.com, is from December 2024 but is still a thought provoking read and worth the time it takes to read it. 📚
chronicle.com
How Changes in K-12 Schooling Hampered the Preparation of College Students
Accountability and test-based reforms, pandemic-era disruptions, and larger social and economic pressures have fostered ineffective habits.
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
This is very sad to me. "Young people are reading less for pleasure, too. In 2020, only 17 percent of 13-year-olds surveyed said they read for fun almost every day. That figure was 27 percent in 2012 and 35 percent when data collection began in 1984,..." 📚
chronicle.com
Is This the End of Reading?
Academics across the country say they’re seeing a host of new and alarming learning challenges: Fragmented and distracted thinking. Limited reading endurance. Weak vocabulary.
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Also, part of attending conference is about just making connections w/other librarians in general which takes targeted effort. I always have a few "go to" conversation starters in my back pocket for when I'm standing in line beside someone or sitting beside someone waiting for a session to start. 📚
acrlog.org
What I Wish I Knew Before My First Library Conference - ACRLog
Last month, I gave my first lightning talk at a library conference, the Iowa Library Association Annual Conference (ILA). I’ve wanted to present at a conference since I started graduate school, so thi...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Interesting interview with someone in the field of publishing. 📚
pen.org
Why Editor Andrew Karre Can’t Imagine YA Literature Without Sexual Content
'If it became impossible to publish YA novels with sex in them, I think it would effectively become impossible to publish YA novels.'
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
To all of my friends out there in #LibraryLand. This is an excellent position for a newish librarian OR a school librarian wanting to make the jump to higher ed. Please share broadly or with anyone you know that might be interested. 📚
tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Librarian II (Scholarly Communications Librarian)
Job TitleLibrarian II (Scholarly Communications Librarian) Agency West Texas A&M University Department Library Operations Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeStaf...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
There's some really great information in this @ala-acrl.bsky.social guide about advocating for the inclusion of the IL question module in your institution's NSSE. 📚
acrl.libguides.com
LibGuides: Experiences with Information Literacy: The NSSE Topical Module : Home
This guide provides resources, ideas, and tools related to the “Experiences with Information Literacy” topical module on the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). There are resources for libr...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
EXCELLENT article in the current issue of @ala-acrl.bsky.social College & Research Libraries News for all of my teaching librarian friends out there in #LibraryLand What IS information? 📚
crln.acrl.org
Information in the Age of Infocracy: Recalibrating the Definition of Information for Library Instruction | Cho | College & Research Libraries News
Information in the Age of Infocracy: Recalibrating the Definition of Information for Library Instruction
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
#LibraryLand, There's still time to register for the CULD Fall Forum. Please use the link below for full details, speaker bios and to register. You do not have to be a TLA or CULD member to attend, so please share broadly and with anyone you think might be interested.📚 txla.org/tla-groups/d...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Join me at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference in Houston, March 29-31! I’m excited to present “Instruction Exchange: Burning Questions & Instant Answers” with two other experienced academic librarians.” Register now for the best rates to attend at txla.org/annual-conference! #TXLA26 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
To all of my friends in #LibraryLand You are invited to attend the CULD Fall Forum. Use the link below for full details, speaker bios and to register. You do not have to be a member to attend. Please share broadly and with anyone you think might be interested. 📚 txla.org/tla-groups/d...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
It's a big day in #LibraryLand when you get to be the stand in for a sculpture while the team practices the big reveal!! #OtherDutiesAsAssigned 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Big day yesterday in #LibraryLand! School Librarians: The Missing Piece is a collaborative event between our library, Education faculty & school libs. At the event, the panel talks about the power of collaborating with a school librarian with an audience of students preparing to become teachers. 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
This is VERY exciting news in #LibraryLand and hopefully other places as well. Mychal Threets has been a huge, positive influence in the library world over the past few years and I'm excited that he's in this role. 📚
youtube.com
Reading Rainbow is BACK!✨🌈
YouTube video by Reading Rainbow (Official)
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
As a former school librarian, I really enjoyed this episode. Definitely a recommended listen for school librarians because it's VERY affirming. All librarians should consider sharing through their social media channels so people can start to understand what it means to be a school librarian. 📚
creators.spotify.com
Finding Impact in School Librarianship: Showing Value, Celebrating Success by TLA's Libraries Transform Texas Podcast
In this episode, host Carrie Bresnehen, vice chair of TLA’s Public Relations and Marketing Committee, talks with Mary Woodard, retired school library director and 2022–23 TLA President. Mary reflects ...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Tomorrow's the big day in #LibraryLand. Not gonna' lie, I'm kind of excited about this. Year two has brought about some exciting additions such as collaborating with librarians from a neighboring university and our ability to offer continuing education hours for attendees! 📚
wtamu.edu
WT’s Cornette Library to Host Regional Symposium July 23
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
So, this made me chuckle. People in #LibraryLand are so clever. 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
As a former school librarian, one of my interests is K16 collaborations so being part of this podcast was a delight. Give it a listen and let me know about some K16 partnerships you are part of. 📚
podcasts.apple.com
Partnering for Success: Building Strong K–16 Library Partnerships
Podcast Episode · TLA's Libraries Transform Texas Podcast · 06/25/2025 · 22m
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Woo hoo! Here it is friends, the Texas Library Association Libraries Transform Texas podcast I was on with my colleague Chelsea Kuehler. Give it a listen and let me know about any K12 partnerships you are involved in. 📚
open.spotify.com
Partnering for Success: Building Strong K–16 Library Partnerships
TLA's Libraries Transform Texas Podcast · Episode
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Lots of good content here with access for all. 📚
tdl-ir.tdl.org
2025 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Great webinar!! 📚
youtu.be
ACRL ULS PDC Beyond Labels: Empathetic Teaching Practices for Neuroinclusion
YouTube video by Association of College and Research Libraries
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
This was a very interesting episode of the @tihe.bsky.social podcast especially the part about Q&A's at the end of a presentation/workshop. 📚
teachinginhighered.com
How to Facilitate Enriching Learning Experiences, with Tolu Noah – Teaching in Higher Ed
Tolu Noah shares about her new book, Designing and Facilitating Workshops with Intentionality, on episode 573 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
We're hiring! This is a great opportunity for a newly minted librarian OR a school librarian wanting to make to leap to higher education. Please share with anyone you think that might be interested. 📚
tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Librarian II (Scholarly Communications Librarian)
Job TitleLibrarian II (Scholarly Communications Librarian) Agency West Texas A&M University Department Library Operations Proposed Minimum Salary$3,916.67 monthly Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job Typ...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
DEADLINE APPROACHING! Presenting at the 2025 TLA Conference led to another presentation opportunity occurring today, at the CORAL spring conference. You never know WHAT opportunities will arise because you submit a proposal. You do not have to be a Texas librarian or member of TLA to submit. 📚
txla.org
Presentation Opportunities - Texas Library Association
Participate in the TLA Annual Conference's Call for Poster Session! Graduate students, junior faculty, librarians, and researchers are welcome to present their work.
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Yesterday we began the planning process for School Librarians: The Missing Piece, a collaborative program with WTAMU Education Faculty, local school librarians and academic librarians from Cornette Library. This will be the second time we've offered this program. Watch the video to learn more. 📚
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WTAMU Department of Education and Cornette Library discuss collaborative efforts between librarians and teachers
Students pursuing education attended a seminar today to discuss the role of librarians and how they can be a resource to teachers.
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
This kind of thing happens to me all the time. In some unusual setting, I'll think of "the thing" and then have to send myself an email so I remember "the thing".
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Excellent episode from the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast. It really had some good takeaways that are easy to implement and relevant to what many of us do as librarians. 📚
fastersmarter.io
202. Own Your Brand: How to Communicate with Presence and Impact
The power of creating the reputation you want to have.
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Cornette Library is hiring! If you've ever dreamed of being an academic librarian, this is your chance. This would also be the perfect position for a school librarian wanting to make the move to higher education. Please share with anyone you think who might be interested. 📚
tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Librarian III (Collection Management Librarian)
Job TitleLibrarian III (Collection Management Librarian) Agency West Texas A&M University Department Library Operations Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeStaff ...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Sometimes students leave fun surprises for us in #LibraryLand. 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
There is still time to submit your proposal to present at the 2026 Texas Library Association Conference in Houston. You DO NOT have to be a Texas librarian to submit. Deadline is June 23 at midnight. Please share with anyone you think who might be interested. 📚
txla.org
Presentation Opportunities - Texas Library Association
Participate in the TLA Annual Conference's Call for Poster Session! Graduate students, junior faculty, librarians, and researchers are welcome to present their work.
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
I'm excited about this development in #LibraryLand. We record next week. I'll post the link to the podcast next month. 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Just in case you didn't see this. 📚
slj.com
Pro-Censorship Candidates Lose Big in School District Races Across Texas
In a big victory in the fight for intellectual freedom and access to books in school libraries, the majority of candidates backed by pro-censorship organizations like Moms for Liberty lost their schoo...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Another great episode from the @tihe.bsky.social podcast. You do not have to be in HE to benefit from this conversation. There are many takeaways and things to think about for all types of educators at all levels of education. 📚
teachinginhighered.com
Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI, with Tricia Bertram Gallant and David Rettinger – Teaching in Higher Ed
Tricia Bertram Gallant and David Rettinger discuss The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI on episode 568 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Excited to be presenting at the Council of Research & Academic Libraries (CORAL) Spring Conference June 5th, which is virtual AND free! Visit the website to register and hop over to the conference schedule page to read more about my presentation. 📚
sites.google.com
2025 Spring Conference
Together We Thrive: Collaborating for Impact to Advance Library Services
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
The Texas Library Association is now accepting proposals for the 2026 conference in Houston. You do not have to be a Texas librarian to submit. Submit your proposal by June 23 for a chance to share your expertise, ideas, and innovations with library professionals from across Texas. 📚
txla.org
Presentation Opportunities - Texas Library Association
Participate in the TLA Annual Conference's Call for Poster Session! Graduate students, junior faculty, librarians, and researchers are welcome to present their work.
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
When I've gone through difficult moments in my life, it's been helpful to hear about the experiences of people who are going through something similar. If you are in the middle of a job search and are feeling discouraged, this is the episode for you.
thejobseekersjourney.podbean.com
You Are Not Alone | The Job Seekers Journey
Brad gets vulnerable with the audience about where is currently mentally and what all has gone into it.  It isn't all doom and gloom though.  If you are going through a job search, you are not alone. ...
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
For all of my academic library friends out there in #LibraryLand. If you are attending the TLA conference next week, swing by the CULD booth (2530) in the exhibit hall to grab your exclusive CULD badge ribbon & don’t miss out – the first 100 visitors each day will receive a FREE branded koozie! 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
This is the other session I'm part of next week at the annual TLA conference. In this session, we're sharing about a program that we do at our library called the Texas Panhandle Librarians' Symposium. I hope to see all of my #LibraryLand friends there!! #TXLA25 📚
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Kelly Hoppe @thebookinator.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
This would be an excellent position for a school librarian wanting to make the switch to HE or for a newly minted librarian as it only requires one year of experience. Check it out, please share broadly and more specifically with people that you think might be interested. 📚
tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Librarian II (Scholarly Communications Librarian)
Job TitleLibrarian II (Scholarly Communications Librarian) Agency West Texas A&M University Department Library Operations Proposed Minimum Salary$3,916.67 monthly Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job Typ...
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