10 Tips for Using Titlewave to Enhance Your Library Program

Need some inspiration for getting the most out of Titlewave®? Shannon McClintock Miller, district teacher librarian at Van Meter Community School in Iowa, shares how she uses Titlewave and its tools to run a winning library program and get the best books into the hands of her students and teachers. Don’t have a Titlewave account? Sign up for free! 

Without further ado, here are 10 tips to help you make the most of Titlewave:

1. Analyze your library collection with TitleWise®.

TitleWise is a powerful tool within Titlewave that can support your active weeding strategy and present data to inform your decision-making. By submitting your collection for analysis, you can get a detailed report that highlights areas for improvement and identifies new titles to meet your needs. 

Explore TitleWise 

2. Discover new content.

Titlewave offers various ways to find new content, including curated lists, articles, and book reviews. You can personalize your search results to show reviews from your preferred sources, making it easier to find the best books for your collection.

3. Keep track with the Series Release Calendar.

The Series Release Calendar is a fantastic tool to keep track of upcoming book series releases. You can plan ahead and ensure your series are complete, avoiding any gaps that might frustrate your readers.

Explore the Calendar 

4. Complete your series.

The “Complete Your Series” feature in Titlewave helps you catch up on recent releases and plan for future ones. This tool is especially useful for popular series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, ensuring your collection stays up to date.

Complete Your Series   Find Series Favorites

5. Explore state award books.

Titlewave automatically shows state award books based on your location. This feature enables you to browse and add award-winning titles to your collection, ensuring you have the best books recognized in your state.

Explore State Resources

6.  Get organized with Follett Tags.

Our unique Follett Tags help you quickly find only the best educationally relevant materials for your collection. Easily find quality titles by exploring a variety of genres, subjects and themes – or dig deeper and discover materials to support teaching key skills, text structure, and writing styles.

Explore Follett Tags

7. Build and share lists.

Creating, updating, and sharing lists is one of the best parts of using Titlewave. Whether it’s for summer reading, special read-alouds, themes, or specific grade levels, you can collaborate with your teacher colleagues and other staff to make informed purchasing decisions.

8. Review and analyze your choices.

Titlewave enables you to review and analyze your lists, breaking them down by age, genre, and other criteria. This feature helps you achieve a balanced and comprehensive collection that meets the needs of your diverse student population.

9. Access additional resources.

Many books on Titlewave come with additional free resources created by authors, illustrators, or publishers. These resources can be downloaded directly from the book’s record, providing valuable materials to support your teaching and library programs.

10. Collaborate with teachers.

Titlewave is an excellent collaboration tool for working with teachers on classroom libraries and curriculum connections. The Classroom Solutions page offers resources by grade and topic, making it easy for teachers to find the right books for their students.

BONUS TIP! 11. Stay updated with The Wave newsletter.

Sign up for the free monthly The Wave newsletter to stay informed about new features, resources, and updates about Titlewave. It’s a great way to keep up with the latest tools and tips to enhance your library program.

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We hope these tips help you make the most of Titlewave and support your library and educational goals. Happy reading and happy organizing!

Related:

• Watch Shannon’s Titlewave webinar on-demand (Inside Titlewave: Best Practices from a Library Leader)
• Learn more about Titlewave. 
• Don’t have Titlewave? Create your free account.