Hack the Library: Goo on book pages

If you aren't part of the #FutureReadyLibs Facebook page or another Professional Learning Network online, you should think about joining one of the many, many amazing PLNs out there. It's a great way to share, communicate, seek help, and find refuge with fellow school librarians who are in the same boat! If they're not in your boat, I guarantee they have a life line to throw you.

This weekend, as I was browsing posts and pictures, I noticed something weird. It looked like a gross glob of vomit or snot (honestly) stuck to a book. I thought "why in the world is this lady posting a picture of a book covered in vomit-snot". I had to investigate.

As it turns out, the book had fallen prey to Slime trend. You know that home-made goop from glue or contact solution and various other "household" materials? Jen M. Hash-Staley shared a rather awesome hack for removing goo from the edges of books. Not only would this work for slime, but I'm sure it would remove gum, candy, probably vomit-snot. Hopefully, nobody will need to use it on vomit-snot. Just cut your losses and toss that bad boy in the trash.

How about that? If you happen to have Jen in your PLN, be sure to give her a shout-out!

What other hacks do you use in your library? Share them in the comments!