School Librarians United with Amy Hermon (Amy Hermon)
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| 06 Aug 2021 | 138 Inquiry Learning and FOSIL | 01:09:44 | |
Be inspired as Elizabeth Hutchinson shares how school librarians become integral in guiding students' inquiry learning through FOSIL. The Power of School Librarians Self-Promotion for School Librarians Who is Responsible for Our Continued Professional Development? Breaking News! Look What happens when teachers work with a School Librarian An Extraordinary Journey: FOSIL (Framework of Skills for Inquiry Learning | |||
| 09 Feb 2020 | 60 Genrefication in the Elementary Library | 00:44:15 | |
Tune in as Maggi Rohde shares the process and considerations for genrefying her library.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. | |||
| 12 Aug 2022 | 188 #LibraryTwitter | 01:13:16 | |
Shannon Steimel shares tips and tricks for growing a library PLN on Twitter. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Shannon Steimel Twitter: @ShannonSteimel PDBytes by Shannon Steimel Youtube Channel Library Playlist 13 Best Twitter Apps for the iPhone and iPad in 2022 11 Best Twitter Apps for Android in 2022 The Snowball Effect | Hidden Brain Media The Big List of Educational Twitter Chats • TechNotes Blog | |||
| 10 Feb 2023 | 211 Circulation Software: Experts Chime In | 01:23:00 | |
6 School librarians share their preferences and strategies for optimizing their circulation software to support their students and collection development. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Edgar Allan Poe Graphic Novels APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app E109 Collaborating with Public Librarians Harry Coffill (MI) Twitter: @LeeLibraries Lee Middle and High School Library E48 Future of our Biography Sections E109 Collaborating with Public Librarians Madison Dearnaley (AU) Twitter @MadisonsLibrary Blake Hopper (TN) Twitter @travguybrarian IG/FB @travelinguybrarian E117 Teaming Up with Your Administration Wenndy Pray (TX) Twitter: @WPray_ E145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent?!?!? Steve Tetreault (NJ) @DrTLovesBooks @SchoolLibLN School Librarians Learning Network E61 Let’s End Literacy Shaming E160 Round 2 Can I Just Vent?!?!? Carolyn Vibbert (VA) Twitter: @carolynvibbert | |||
| 04 Apr 2025 | 315 Canadian Teacher Librarian | 01:04:24 | |
Aggie Gasior offers a window into her school library and reflects on current issues and events impacting the work she does every day.
Previous episodes featuring Canadian Teacher Librarians: E155 Role as EdTech Specialist
Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.
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| 15 Jan 2022 | 156 Finding Joy | 01:22:26 | |
Be inspired as Arlene Laverde shares strategies for finding joy in her library, with her students (both HS AND college!!!) and in her profession! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks E148: AASL21: Getting Involved with Jillian Rudes E145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent?!?!? (Oct 3, 2021) LJ Mover & Shaker 2021 - Advocate The Classic: Student interview The Classic: Schoolwide Read In IG: thhslibrary Padlet: Uplifting Tales from the Library
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| 14 Aug 2020 | 84 Virtual Makerspace | 00:52:07 | |
What happens to our Makerspace when we teach remotely? Amy Rubin shares some of her strategies and resources to connect and support her students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Twitter: @LibrarianRubin (Findley Oaks Media Center) Instagram: librarian_rubin Instagram for school librarians in our district: @fcs_lit Smore: sSpring Break Virtual Vacation Smore: Summer Activities (Includes a Makerspace Section) Virtual Reading Appointment Form Demco: Supporting Public Library Patrons with Take-Home Programs | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | 212 Retired Librarians ROCK!!! | 00:57:19 | |
Learn how Teri Belcher and MAME4Ever support librarians in Michigan schools all year long! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Social Justice and You APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Email Teri Belcher: tbelcher@mimasl.org E102 District Librarian (with Lisa Brakel) E205 Supporting Rural Librarians (with Heather Perkinson) | |||
| 24 Mar 2023 | 216 Spotlight: New Hampshire | 01:04:04 | |
Hear the voices of NH school librarians, an indie bookseller, Kekla Magoon AND Dr. Pam Harland. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Not-So-Ordinary Science APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Ben Kort's E208 Empowering Elementary Students WA Schools Need Teacher Librarians Dr. Pam Harland Twitter/IG @pamlibrarian Library Media (MEd) < Plymouth State University I say Ooh You say Aah by John Kane Dan Chartrand, Owner Jill Sweeney-Bosa, Bookseller
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| 02 Feb 2024 | 258 Emotional Support Librarian | 00:59:20 | |
Diana Haneski shares her journey in healing and building a library program to support the students and staff at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks
APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Instructions for Call-In Shows (Jan-Feb)
THAT Librarian apparel and flair! Pre-order signed copy of Amanda Jones’ book “That Librarian”
Lauren Mobley’s Library on Lock Podcast Steve Tetreault’s School Librarian Learning Network Podcast Diana Haneski @MSDlibrarymedia @JoyousLibrarian @RiversTales River our MSD therapy dog Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Who Face Adversity | |||
| 05 May 2023 | 222 Tables Are Turned | 01:30:40 | |
Penny Walch and Amy chat about podcasting. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Penny Walch Twitter: @southwellibrary E145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent? E93 New Zealand School Librarian E110 Kids’ Lit Quiz (Julie Huggins) E114 Fighting for School Libraries (Glenys Bichan) | |||
| 07 Oct 2022 | 196 Community Connections | 01:10:51 | |
Natalie Daily brings an entire community together to honor alumna Octavia E. Butler and the renaming of her library and school. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Twitter: @mrsdailymlis IG: @mrsdailymlis @octaviaebutlerlibrary Science Fiction Contest and Book Creator Octavia Butler Quote Generator that my 12 year-old son coded for me. OEB mural - watch for an upcoming article in the NY Times that will feature our mural! It’s coming out this month. | |||
| 18 Feb 2022 | 162 Fighting Censorship | 01:11:06 | |
Steve Tetreault shares strategies and resources for being both proactive and responding to campaigns to censor our collections. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Huffington Post: What kids miss when they don’t read books like “Maus” Steve Tetreault @DrTLovesBooks @SchoolLibLN E61 Let’s End Literacy Shaming (Feb 2020) E91 Using Wikipedia Wisely (Sep 2020) E160 Can I Just Vent?!?!? (Feb 2022) Knowledge Quest: Book Challenges: Coming Soon To A School Near You? Knowledge Quest: Book Challenges, Part 2: A Resource Handbook School Librarians Learning Network NJASL’s “Book Challenges Handbook” ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom | |||
| 13 Dec 2024 | 299 SLJ Summit 24 | 01:10:45 | |
Attendees at SLJ's Summit in Raleigh, NC share their ideas and inspirations for school librarians everywhere! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Learnics and mention the podcast for 20% of a subscription APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Gina Seymour Makers with a Cause: Creative Service Projects for Youth Service Projects | |||
| 26 Jul 2024 | 281 National School Library of the Year | 00:45:32 | |
Syosset High School's Kristina Holzweiss, Trish Sergi and Dr. Sarah Wasser share their award-winning Library Learning Commons, winner of AASL's 2024 National School Library of the Year. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks
APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Have YOUR Say!!! Share your ideas on the next episode! THAT Librarian apparel and flair! Pre-order signed copy of Amanda Jones’ book “That Librarian”
Kristina Holzweiss @lieberrian Dr. Sarah Wasser @sarahewasser | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | 169 Passive Programming | 01:11:19 | |
Angela Myers shares strategies and resources for creating successful passive programming designed to support all students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Informed (10 titles on current events for middle grade)
E62 My Newbery Experience (Feb 2020) E76 #GoodTrouble and Advocacy (May 2020) Twitter: @LibraryRmms FB: @rmmslibrary IG: rmmslibrary Newsletters Week of March 7th-11th Newsletter for Faculty and Staff First Semester Update Newsletter sent to all parents/guardians Windows and Mirrors Contest guidelines sent to all students Google Slides presentations: An Overview of the RMMS Library An Overview of RMMS Passive Programming Other Resources that may be helpful: Makerspace Student Design Brief | |||
| 16 Dec 2019 | 54 Creating a Safe Space for LGBTQ Students | 01:00:36 | |
Listen as Kelly Boston shares strategies and resources for supporting LGBTQ+ students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. A Silent Crisis (available in Michigan) GLSEN Library as Safe Space, Librarian as Ally GLSEN Activities (K-12 lesson plans and program materials) | |||
| 05 Jan 2024 | 254 Librarian Cohort: TALL Texans | 01:08:56 | |
Library Leaders Karina Quilantan-Garza, Morgan Green-Griffin and Amanda Hunt share their advice, perspectives and resources as TALL Texans.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks
APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location!
Instructions for Call-In Shows (Jan-Feb) Episode: TALL Texans and What It Can Do For You E225 Caution: Content Warnings
Amanda Hunt: @thenextgenlibrarian Karina Quilantan: @cuethelibrarian Morgan Green-Griffin: @_morgueann
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| 13 Nov 2022 | 201 Library Science Students | 01:14:51 | |
Katie McNamara shares how her Library Science Students are learning to support their entire school. Bonus: MAME49 attendees chime in! Special offer from Capstone. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: The Gamer by Shawn Pryor APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Twitter: @KatieJMcNamara https://linktr.ee/KatieJMcNamara | |||
| 25 Aug 2023 | 239 On Censorship | 01:03:29 | |
James LaRue, public library director and author shares his strategies for responding to the MANY attempts to censor books and his perspectives in his book On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Kathi Edwards Twitter: @Kathi_Lynn IG: @MrsKathiLynn On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US (available Sept 19, 2023) NYT: They checked out pride books Michigan Town Defunded Library | |||
| 19 Mar 2022 | 167 Training and Retaining Volunteers | 01:04:24 | |
Learn what it takes to train and keep your volunteer program thriving from librarian Liz Wysong Hoffart and volunteers Ashley Meyers and Katie Ohnoutka I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks FB: @ElizabethLyn | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | 217 Battle of the Books | 00:58:46 | |
Erica Huckaby builds a culture of reading and shares strategies and resources for hosting a Battle of the Books. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Erica’s email: ehuckaby@centralcss.org | |||
| 09 Dec 2022 | 204 Supporting Literacy and Wellness | 01:18:46 | |
Dr. Margaret K. Merga shares her findings and passion for school libraries and librarians in promoting reading for pleasure and our students' wellness. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Fact vs. Fiction in US History APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Dr. Margaret Merga Twitter: @MKMerga The Conversation (16 articles) | |||
| 05 Jul 2024 | 278 ALAAC24 | 01:24:18 | |
Tune in to hear 20 schools librarians share their takeaways while attending ALA's Annual Conference in San Diego. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Have YOUR Say!!! Share your ideas on the next episode! THAT Librarian apparel and flair! Pre-order signed copy of Amanda Jones’ book “That Librarian” | |||
| 09 Oct 2021 | 146 Community Over Competition | 01:02:02 | |
Hear how Stephanie Mills and Melanie Roy have nurtured a true partnership in their support for one another and their profession. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Martha Bongiorno’s Discovering the Remarkable blog E130 Overcoming Isolation and Building Our PLN Clubhouse gatherings: Deb Zeman @DebZemanLMS K.C. Boyd @Boss_Librarian
Stephanie Mills Twitter: @PVMSLibraryRI Melanie Roy Twitter: @mrsmelanieroy & @BMSLibraryRI Instagram: @bmslibraryri | |||
| 30 Jul 2021 | 137 Website Optimization | 00:53:42 | |
Caroline Carr considers all the ways in which our websites support our entire school community and how we can maximize this opportunity. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Twitter: CarolineNCarr TikTok: carolinencarr Instagram: carolinen_carr Parkwood Hill Intermediate Library | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | 202 Renovations: Experts Chime In | 02:02:31 | |
9 School Librarians answer important questions and share their own renovation stories for this MEGA episode! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app E130 Overcoming Isolation and Building Our PLN (Dr. Krista Welz) E188 #LibraryTwitter (Shannon Steimel) BBC The Surprising Benefits of Blue Space Cheri Dobbs (M)) on Twitter @CheriDobbs American Libraries Design Archive Arika Dickens (London) on Twitter/IG @arikadickens Denise von Mindon (CO) @Denisevonminden Krista Berger (PA) Twitter/IG: @LionPrideLibrary Twitter/IG @NBHSLibrarian Julie Miller (FL) Twitter @Juliebrarian IG/FB @RHSLibraryOP Samantha Carterby (WA) on FB Stephanie Wilson (WA) Twitter @MarinerLibrary IG @MHS_MarinerLibrary E189 National Board Certified Librarian Milissa Vo (TX) Twitter @vo_mvo IG Knight_Library Andrea Trudeau (IL) Twitter @Andrea_Trudeau Blog: noshhlibrarian.com | |||
| 06 Apr 2020 | 68 Communal Space | 00:45:54 | |
Who hasn't had their library space used and misused? Sara Marshall shares her strategies for addressing this challenge. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Sticky Wickets, or things they don’t teach you in library school | |||
| 28 Mar 2025 | 314 Texas FReadom Fighters | 01:11:50 | |
Becky Calzada and Carolyn Foote share strategies, resources and success stories of the Texas FReadom Fighters.
Becky Calzada: LinkedIn Gmail: beckycalzada15@gmail.com X: @AASLpresident Bluesky: @becalzada.bsky.social Carolyn Foote Gmail: cfootework@gmail.com Bluesky: @technolibrary.bsky.social TX FReadom Fighters: Bluesky: @freadomfighters.bsky.social The Librarians Website: https://www.thelibrariansfilm.com/ Barbara Lawrence: blawrence@sccs.net E199 Champion Defender: Martha Hickson Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. | |||
| 14 Nov 2020 | 100 Your Graphic Library | 01:10:46 | |
Hear Sara Smith teach you EVERYTHING you need to know about building your own Graphic Library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. | |||
| 09 Mar 2020 | 64 Teaching from Stage to Screen: Heather Moorefield-Lang | 00:48:38 | |
Be inspired by a favorite instructor at UNC Greensboro. | |||
| 25 Nov 2019 | 51 Boss Librarian: K.C. Boyd | 00:50:41 | |
Be inspired as K.C. Boyd shares her journey and strategies for motivating readers and makes #GoodTrouble for her library everyday. K,C.’s blog: The Audacious Librarian SJL K.C. Boyd: A Leader for Readers edCircuit interview with Dr. Rod Berger | |||
| 05 Aug 2020 | 83 Role as Curator | 00:40:32 | |
Learn how Amanda Jones effectively selects, organizes and shares the resources she curates with her school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Facebook: LOM Library Instagram: lom_library Twitter: @LOMiddleLibrary Twitter: @abmack33 Live Oaks Middle Library website Twitter chat with superintendent School Librarian Ideas for Navigating Fall 2020 Programming in the Face of COVID 19 Dr. Carla Hayden, our Librarian of Congress Hamilton tweets Live Oak Middle Library: Helping Parents During 2020-2021 | |||
| 08 Jul 2022 | 183 Makerspace and Library Space | 01:05:45 | |
Diana Rendina shares strategies for supporting ALL learners in our spaces and how to ensure our Makerspaces appeal to every student. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks #LibraryTwitter (add your own handles and #s) Diana Rendina @DianaLRendina IG: TPrepLibrary Blog: renovatedlearning.com Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg (book on the concept of public third places/spaces) From Campfire to Holodeck: Creating Engaging and Powerful 21st Century Learning Environments by David Thornburg How to Start a Makerspace When You’re Broke (Knowledge Quest)
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| 21 Feb 2022 | 163 Round 3: Can I Just Vent?!?! | 01:01:20 | |
Tune in to hear 4 amazing school librarians share their struggles and passion for their programs, their space, their collections and the community they support. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Deb Zeman Twitter/IG: @DebZemanLMS Clubhouse: Its Not Just Books and Bonbons E42 Challenged and Banned Books @FReadomFighters Leah Gregory @loudlibrarianil Abigail Leibel @elms_library | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | 300 Manga Goes to School | 01:16:15 | |
Authors and librarians Ashley Hawkins, Emily Ratica, Sara Smith, Julie Stivers and Mouna Toure share their expertise and strategies for building a Manga collection and program to support their entire school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Learnics and mention the podcast for 20% of a subscription APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Ashley Hawkins (E141 Manga Librarian) LinkTree, Manga Librarian, Article on Banning of Sasaki & Miyano, 「好き」を育てるマンガ術－少女マンガ編集者が答える「伝わる」作品の描き方 (Translation: Manga techniques to foster "affection" - How to draw works that "communicate" with answers from a shoujo manga editor) by Shigeki Suzuki & Morishita suu (This is only available in Japanese at this time, but if you can read it, I highly recommend it!). Emily Ratica: I have no social media to share. Check out Sara & Ashley’s blogs though! Sara Smith Linktree (E280 I Survived: Year 1 District Library Coordinator, E200 Got Graphic Novels? Now What? E100 Your Graphic Library) Julie Stivers Linktree BlueSky Manga in the Middle (manga reviewed with a middle school lens)(E168 Inclusive Libraries E128 Anime Club) Sybil Mouna Toure BlueSky | |||
| 04 Dec 2021 | 152 UDL, Accessibility and Advocacy for Students | 01:04:51 | |
Amanda Lee shares how UDL and accessibility drives her programming and shapes her library space and collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Twitter and IG @LeeintheLibrary | |||
| 06 Sep 2024 | 287 Just Read It with Jarred Amato and Friends | 01:29:07 | |
Jarred Amato shares his passion for independent reading and building a culture of reading while teaming up with school librarians to support the entire school community.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! MANY thanks to Jarred and our guest hosts - Please share with us the best place to connect with you: X: @jarredamato @ProjectLITComm IG: ProjectLITCOMM LA Unified Student Success Card Natalie Daily @MrsDailyMLIS Stephanie Wilson X @marinerlibrary IG @mhsmarinerlibrary | |||
| 03 Jun 2019 | 33 Gainful Employment | 00:33:16 | |
Summertime means interview season is upon us. Tune in and learn how resumes and interviews have changed over the years. School Librarians and educators of all grade levels can benefit from all these resources. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Podcast: 10 tips to land your first teaching job ALA’s Resume Yay or Resume Nay? Cult of Pedagogy: Job Interview Advice for teachers Joyce Valenza’s Interview Questions for Teacher-Librarians SL Interview Questions (Compiled from AASL discussion board) | |||
| 29 Apr 2019 | 29 Burnout and Self-Care | 00:37:11 | |
Thanks to the nature of our profession, we will all experience some level of burnout during our careers. Learn the signs and how you can find the self-care which best serves your needs. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mayo Clinic: Job burnout: How to spot it and take action Got a minute? Instruction tune-up for time pressed librarians Cult of Pedagogy April 14, 2019 Episode 119 Angela Watson’s 40-Hour Teacher Workweek Club Avoiding School Librarian Burnout: Simple Steps to Ensure Your Personal Best On Libraries: Positive Self-Care ALA’s Self-Care for Librarians: Journaling Library Burnout is Real March 20, 2019 What You Can Do To Combat Librarian Burnout Thinking about becoming a school librarians - Read this first April 24, 2017 | |||
| 16 Sep 2022 | 193 Teaching Media Awareness | 01:02:20 | |
Jamie Gregory shares strategies and resources for her award-winning programs promoting media awareness. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks National Hispanic Heritage Month: Books and resources APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app OIF Blog - Articles by Jamie Gregory and 2022 Oboler Award recipient NAMLE - Resources National Association for Media Literacy Education - Membership is free! Media Literacy Week Oct 24-28! News Literacy Project; News Literacy Project educator resources; 2022 Alan C. Miller Educator of the Year; subscribe to The Sift, NLP’s free weekly newsletter for educators (includes tons of lesson ideas); NEW! Framework for teaching news literacy, includes news literacy standards! SCASL South Carolina Association of School Librarians Freedom to Read Foundation - Judith Krug Fund Banned Books Week Event Grants YALSA William C. Morris YA debut award PBS Media Literacy Educator certification by KQED Follow Jamie on Twitter @gregorjm (request and she’ll add you!) ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom National Board Library Media Standards Spot the Troll - online quiz developed by the Clemson University Media Forensics Hub News Literacy activity - sorting game (created by Jamie - will force to make a copy) Book censorship digital escape room (created by Jamie) Misinformation hyperdoc for digital station work (created by Jamie) | |||
| 25 Mar 2019 | 25 Learn. Grow. Lead. | 00:33:49 | |
Join me as I address our role in promoting diversity in our collections, strategies for obtaining funding and sharing out resources and interviews from #MACUL19 I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Lifelines with hosts Ann Braden and Saadia Faruki Book Riot: Presenting KidLit These Days 21 Books you Should Add to Your Library that Share Muslim Voices Rachel Mainero’s Innovative Learning Hub My presentation at MACUL RIP BookFlix: Now what? Dr. K. Mattson tinyurl.com/maculFRL (Future Ready Librarians) Dr. K. Mattson tinyurl.com/Pics4DigCit Dr. K. Mattson tinyurl.com/DigCitPicBooks Dr. K. Mattson tinyurl.com/HackDigCit (Digital Citizenship) | |||
| 07 Jul 2023 | 232 Teaching Preschoolers | 01:21:43 | |
Patrick Adams and Caroline Legere share their expertise, strategies and resources for teaching our littlest patrons. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Schedule your first Literati book fair by July 31 for Fall 2023. Use the code UNITED to receive a $500 Titlewave gift card. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Caroline Carr Twitter: @CarolineNCarr IG:@carolinen_carr TT: @carolinencarr E140 Teaching Littles in our Libraries Caroline Legere: Email schoollibrariansunited@gmail.com Patrick Adams Twitter: @Lu_zr IG:lu_zr TT: @luzrlibrarian Pre-K lesson - Privacy and Security Online Presentation on Makerspace Lab for Pre-K Presentation on Connecting Literacy and Makerspace for Pre-K | |||
| 07 May 2022 | 174 Teacher of the Year!!! | 01:11:12 | |
Molly Dettmann shares what it takes to get noticed and earn the recognition of your admin and fellow educators while raising the profile of you, your space and your program! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Booklists: Activism and Changemakers Jillian Rudes Melissa Thom E52 Schoolwide Culture of Reading E77 Virtual Culture of Reading Molly Dettmann Teacher of the Year Finalist Profile Teacher of the Year Finalist Post (Norman Public Schools IG) | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | 218 Supporting Trans Students and Staff | 01:46:08 | |
A trans school librarian shares insight, advice and strategies for ensuring a school and library support their trans students and staff. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app E218 Show Notes: | |||
| 17 May 2024 | 272 Miss Honey Award | 01:04:32 | |
Arlene Laverde shares the preparation and steps taken to earn this year's Miss Honey Award. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Have YOUR Say!!! Share your ideas on the next episode! THAT Librarian apparel and flair! Pre-order signed copy of Amanda Jones’ book “That Librarian” Our next book club pick: Just Read It by Jarred Amato Instructions and 14 Questions for our next book club episode Librarian Bucket List (NOW 15 episodes) E236 VR and Building Empathy with Dr. Trudeau Arlene Laverde X: @THHSLibrary TikTok@Thelibrarian_19 ALA’s News Release (April 3, 2024) Miss Honey Award criteria, deadlines and prizes Morris Mickelwhite and the Tangerine Dress E226 Library Love with Carrie Friday
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| 18 Nov 2019 | 50 Mighty Little Librarian: Tiffany Whitehead | 00:56:23 | |
Whether it is ISTE or EdCamp, teaching PD or changing libraries, Tiffany Whitehead brings experience and expertise. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. The Book Club for Kids with Kitty Felde My students’ episode (4 min) | |||
| 19 Nov 2018 | 11 We are THE Lifelong Learners | 00:40:39 | |
Join me as I consider why school librarians exemplify what it means to be lifelong learners. I share feedback from a discussion board asking people from around the country to share their journey in becoming school librarians. | |||
| 12 Apr 2020 | 69 Middle School Programming | 00:57:04 | |
Learn award-winning strategies from Laura Foy on supporting all students, all subjects AND building reading culture. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Denham Springs Junior High Library Instagram: @dsjh_library | |||
| 16 Feb 2024 | 260 Project LIT | 01:10:28 | |
Kristin Sierra and Carinna Tarvin share their Project LIT programs and offer advice to new chapter leaders. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Instructions for Call-In Shows (Feb-Mar) THAT Librarian apparel and flair! Pre-order signed copy of Amanda Jones’ book “That Librarian” Kristin Sierra Lincoln High School Library Instagram & X: @lincolnabesread for all things library and @projectlitabes for all things Project Lit Abes Book Club On Facebook: Project Lit Lincoln Abes Carinna Tarvin (instagram @StewartMSLibrary) Project LIT Chapter Leader application Feb 29: Just Read It by Jarred Amato (Book Club episode in beginning of May) | |||
| 22 Jun 2020 | 80 Social-Emotional Learning: The New Literacy | 00:52:40 | |
Learn how Martha Bongiorno builds SEL into her collection and her library programming. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Two Key Ways School Libraries Can Impact Social-Emotional Learning Seven Mindsets Book Lists for Middle Schoolers and Young Adults Create a Difference: Live to Give with Compassionare Makers Program Wakelet: SEL Literacy in the Library Skype with Danny Meyer: A discussion on how social activism impacts the world | |||
| 24 Sep 2018 | 4 Book Warden - Truth Hurts | 00:20:24 | |
Join me as I delve into the thorny topic of the role school librarians play as "Book Wardens" with our checkout policies and students' book choices. Can our decisions be justified and are our interactions with students reasonable when it comes to book choices? Bookriot.com "Librarians must weed their book collection" by Sarah Ullery Bookriot.com "The House with a Clock in its Walls: Read it, then watch it" by Sarah Ullery From Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Capable, Confident Readers By Annie Ward and Stephanie Harvey | |||
| 02 Dec 2019 | 52 Schoolwide Culture of Reading | 00:59:33 | |
Tune in to hear Melissa Thom share her strategies and resources for building a schoolwide culture of reading. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Padlet: Schoolwide Culture of Reading Creating and sustaining a Schoolwide Culture of Reading Website: The Joyful Teacher Librarian | |||
| 18 Oct 2024 | 292 Oh No, You Didn't... | 01:21:33 | |
Katie McNamara tackles contentious issues in school libraries and takes a stand. Agree or disagree...you decide.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Call your Scholastic Library Specialists 1-800-387-1437 APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! @KatieJMcNamara - Twitter/X & BlueSky Library Quarterly & Yearly Report | |||
| 19 Jul 2024 | 280 I Survived: Year 1 District Library Coordinator | 01:03:41 | |
Sara Smith shares the adjustment and overcoming the challenges of transitioning to a new role in her district. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Have YOUR Say!!! Share your ideas on the next episode! THAT Librarian apparel and flair! Pre-order signed copy of Amanda Jones’ book “That Librarian” DEMCO: School Librarian Planner Sara Smith Twitter/IG: sm_wordsmith Bluesky: smwordsmith E200 Got Graphic Novels? Now What? (Nov 2022) E100 Graphic Library (Nov 2020) Graphic Library - How to Shelve Graphic Novels Graphic Library - Readers Advisory article for Booklist Graphic Library - Good Manga for Elementary Libraries Graphic Library - Good Manga for Middle School Libraries Booklist Manga Essentials Series: Demon Slayer, Where to Start with One Piece, Delicious in Dungeon, Dragon Ball Buyer’s Guide
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| 30 Oct 2021 | 148 AASL21: Getting Involved | 00:58:28 | |
Learn how Jillian Rudes and the National Conference Committee planned AASL21 and why getting involved is so vital to the planning of all conferences. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Twitter: @JRLibrarian | |||
| 24 Jan 2025 | 304 True Crime Programming | 00:57:25 | |
HS librarians, Brandi Hartsell and Katie McNamara share how True Crime programming has generated student excitement for research and critical thinking.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Learnics Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Brandi Hartsell librarianbrandihartsell@gmail.com Brandi’s Murder in the Library Katie McNamara @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social | |||
| 26 Feb 2022 | 164 Family Outreach | 01:03:12 | |
Be inspired as Heather Lamb and Jackie Senerchia share strategies for building relationships (and enrollment!) by offering family outreach. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks E80 SEL: The New Literacy with Martha Bongiorno (June 2020) Social Media @heatherlamb08 @jackiesenerchia | |||
| 25 Feb 2019 | 22 Dr. Seuss | 00:23:12 | |
Where does Dr. Seuss fit in our collection today? Join me as I wrestle with the contentious issue of racist and xenophobic art by a much loved children's author.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.
Kindergarten: Story time: (“other stories” in The Sneeches” Too many Daves, What was I scared of? Tables: coloring "His real name was..." 1st Grade: Story time: (“other stories” in Yertle the Turtle) Gertrude McFuzz Tables: coloring "he wrote 44 books..." YouTube’s vancemo’s “Books to Music” playlist of 36 Dr. Seuss books set to ukulele music
Brain Pickings: The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss SJL: New Study of Racism and Dr. Seuss SJL: Is the Cat in the Hat Racist? USA Today: Are Dr. Seuss’ Books Racist? USA Today: The Debate over Dr. Seuss The Connection between Dr. Seuss, Rosetta Stone and Theo Le Sieg NYT’s Thing Three: Dr. Seuss, Rap and Racism? Twitter: Racist depictions of Indigenious people by Dr. Seuss | |||
| 29 Jul 2022 | 186 Teaming Up with Athletes | 00:51:52 | |
Jessica Fitzpatrick shares her award-winning program "Librarian in the Huddle" program. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Jessica Fitzpatrick Twitter: @librarianfitz IG: @librarian_fitz Gina Seymour’s Makers with a Cause LJ’s Movers and Shakers application form AASL’s Inspire Special Events Grant Jeremy Bhandari’s Trust The Grind John Willkom’s Walk-On Warrior Jeff Janseen’s The Team Captain’s Leadership Manual | |||
| 05 Nov 2018 | 9 Got Assistants? Consider Yourself Lucky | 00:22:48 | |
Join me as I consider the use of parent and student volunteers as well as district employees as assistants in my libraries. Also in today's episode: Dwarsliggers and the Awful Library Book Ladies! | |||
| 12 Feb 2022 | 161 Teaching Teens | 01:26:55 | |
Be inspired as Lucas Maxwell shares strategies and techniques for working with our oldest students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks FREE downloads on Capstone (Look under Resources) E140 Teaching Littles (Aug 2021) Huffington Post: What Kids Lose When They Don’t Read Books Like Maus Lucas Maxwell: Twitter @lucasjmaxwell IG: @Glenthorne_Library E107: Fighting Fake News (Jan 2021) E132: Raising the Profile of the Library (and Librarian!) (June 2021) | |||
| 14 Mar 2025 | 312 Bluesky 101 | 01:05:33 | |
Heather Turner shares strategies to optimize your presence and build a supportive community of school librarians on Bluesky.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Learnics Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription and the rest of 2025 for FREE! Barbara Lawrence: blawrence@sccs.net E312 Show Notes with Heather Turner Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app
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| 30 Sep 2022 | 195 Accelerated Reader | 00:54:21 | |
Aubrey Simons and Lauren Pish share perspectives and strategies for supporting students and teachers using AR and what happens when AR is suddenly gone! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Aubrey Twitter: @ aubsimons Aubrey IG: @mrssimonsreads Lauren Twitter: @laurenbpish Lauren IG:@lauren_in_the_library | |||
| 09 Apr 2021 | 121 Student Ambassadors | 00:57:31 | |
Learn all about Wenndy Pray's award winning program for developing a team of student professionals to support the library everyday! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. | |||
| 06 Sep 2020 | 88 My Caldecott Experience | 01:00:00 | |
Learn from Tom Bober what it takes to serve on one of the most prestigious books award committees in children's literature. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Resources for Mock Caldecott book selections: These blogs will also put out lists close to Mock Caldecott time: Watch. Connect. Read. with John Schu | |||
| 03 Dec 2018 | 12 Our Voldemort: Wikipedia | 00:27:12 | |
Join me as I address the contentious issue of Wikipedia and what role it has, if any in our students' research strategies. Forbes: Amazon donates $1 million NYT’s November 16 article: From Encyclopedia Collector to “Wikipedian-at-Large” Trump’s Wikipedia page on Thanksgiving NYT’s November 1 article: My Deployment Was Not an “Adventure” NYT’s December 1 article: A Marine’s Reaction ...Prompts and Apology From the Publisher | |||
| 26 Mar 2022 | 168 Inclusive Libraries | 01:23:14 | |
Julie Stivers provides important steps we can all take to ensure we are building inclusive spaces, collections and programs. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Twitter @BespokeLib Julie Stivers’ book!!! / Video Introduction Mount Vernon Digital Library Site #LibFive: Five Key Foundations for Building Inclusive Libraries Diversity in Publishing Infographic Don’t Just Read About Racism--Read Books about Black People Living by Nic Stone NB: Chapter contributors include: Liz Porter, lead author on our Creating an Equitable Writer-in-Residence Model with Kathryn Cole and Sandra Hughes-Hassell. Project READY are (again) Sandra Hughes-Hassell, Kimberly Hirsh, and Casey Rawson! | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | 243 Emerging Leaders | 01:21:25 | |
Learn how Brandi Veal, Cybele Garcia Kohel, Sara Levine and Brittany Sharitz applied, collaborated and shared their expertise in ALA's 2023 Emerging Leader Program. X/Twitter: @veal_brandi Instagram: @dc_library Mary Jackson Elementary Library welcome video Sara Levine X/Twitter: @salthelibrarian Brittany Sharitz Instagram: @MHSlibrariansharitz Developing Inquisitve Learners, Critical Thinkers and Resourceful Citizens | |||
| 26 Jan 2020 | 58 Building Bridges with a Connected Makerspace | 00:50:04 | |
Makerspace can be powerful extensions of our library programming. Hear how Tamiko Brown extends makerspace opportunities to the classrooms and home with her students! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Meet Tamiko Brown, SLJ’s 2017 School Librarian of the Year AASL: Building Bridges Between Makerspace and Curriculum Creating Mobile Maker Education Library Programs Follett Titlewave: Makerspace and Innovation (Currated by Tamiko) Mock Newbery Book Club: Podcast with students (podcast episode) Mix it up: Diversifying your Library Collection (podcast episode) SLJ: School Library Support Staff: A Vital Role, Declining Numbers | |||
| 09 Sep 2019 | 40 Advocating for LGBTQ+ and ALL Students | 00:53:01 | |
Tune in for a fascinating interview with JoyAnn Boudreau for strategies and resources for supporting LGBTQ+ and ALL students.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. ISTE presentation: Resources and Strategies to Support LGBTQ+ Students Wakelet page of collection development resources GLSEN School Calendar 2019-2020 Recommended podcast episodes: KidLit Women Podcast Episode 86: “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t,” An Essay by KA Holt KidLit Women Podcast Episode 87: Follow up Conversation with Grace Lin and KA Holt | |||
| 26 May 2023 | 226 Library Love | 01:14:34 | |
Carrie Friday shares strategies for creating a space her entire school community LOVES. Thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Schedule your first Literati book fair by July 31 for Fall 2023. Use the code UNITED to receive a $500 Titlewave gift card Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Carrie Friday Twitter: @carriefriday | |||
| 10 Jul 2021 | 134 Ditching Dewey | 01:13:03 | |
Kelsey Bogan helps us understand why the DDC is not the best way to organize our NF AND options to improve access for our students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. TikTok and IG: @GVHSlibrary NYT: How crying on TikTok sells books NYT: Oh, Dewey. Where would you put me? Zazzle: Fight Injustice Embrace Equality Blog: Ditching Dewey #1 Dear Dewey, It’s not me, its you (Dec 4, 2020) Blog: Ditching Dewey #2 Out With The Old, In With The New (Dec 5, 2020) | |||
| 22 Jan 2022 | 157 Becoming an Essential Leader | 01:21:48 | |
Ewa Elliott and Beth Raff share lessons and effective strategies of leadership in their schools and professional organizations. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks E145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent?!?!? (Oct 3, 2021) ALA’s Emerging Leaders Program E24: There’s a Substitute in Your Library. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?!?!? Ewa: Twitter: @LHSMediaCenter Insta: lhslibrarymediacenter Beth: Twitter: @Raff5K Insta: @raffreads | |||
| 23 Jul 2021 | 136 Motivating Readers | 01:21:28 | |
Learn how to excite and inspire your students' love of reading without incentives and bribery! Amanda Jones, Sarah Sansbury and Ashley Sherman share their strategies and programs! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Webinar: Drop it like its hot: Hot topics in School Libraries Presentation slides and resources: Hot topics in School Libraries | |||
| 02 Apr 2021 | 120 Classroom Management in a Pandemic | 01:04:12 | |
Amy Rubin shares strategies as she meets the challenges of teaching in the library during a pandemic! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. | |||
| 28 Oct 2019 | 47 EdTech Trailblazer: Nikki D. Robertson | 00:45:02 | |
Tune in to hear Nikki D. Robertson share her perspectives on using social media to promote student learning and our role as EdTech leaders.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. | |||
| 29 Jan 2022 | 158 Nonfiction Advocate | 01:09:44 | |
Melissa Stewart, author of 180 science books for children, shares her love of nonfiction and how our collections can better support ALL our readers. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks E145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent?!?!? (Oct 3, 2021)
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| 24 Jan 2021 | 109 Collaborating with Public Librarians | 00:56:23 | |
Public libraries are our partners. Learn the innovative ways Harry Coffill is collaborating to support his ENTIRE school community.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Harry Coffill (Twitter) @leelibraries Instagram: godfreyleelibraries Satellite Library Aims To Boost Reading The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig Future Of Our Biography Sections (Episode 48, November 2019) | |||
| 21 Jan 2019 | 17 Self-Censorship Is Real | 00:25:09 | |
How often have you resorted to self-censorship in your collection, circulation and checkout procedures? Is it just cowardly or have we just decided that compromising is necessary? This episode will ask you to call into question many practices used in school libraries today. Wendy Rickman’s Study of Self-Censorship Phillip Nel’s Nine Kinds of Pie A Dirty Little Secret: Self-Censorship | |||
| 15 May 2023 | 224 BONUS EPISODE: Literati Book Fairs | 00:56:05 | |
Announcing a new partnership! Meet the Literati team and learn all about their book fairs. Don't miss out on this special offer! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Email: bookfairs@literati.com Book your first Literati book fair by July 31 and receive this VERY SPECIAL offer using the code “UNITED” Amanda Chacon Twitter: @TheGoodRead IG: @TheStemLib
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| 20 Aug 2020 | 85 Library of Congress: Resources for ALL | 00:58:46 | |
Teacher in Residence and school librarian, Tom Bober shares why the LOC is the perfect OER solution for our school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Pairing Picture Books and Primary Sources: Her Right Foot by David Eggers Picture Books and Primary Sources: Teaching and Learning from Home Book: Elementary Educator's Guide to Primary Sources: Strategies for Teaching | |||
| 11 Jul 2019 | 38 nErDcampMI 2019 | 00:35:45 | |
Hear all about the excitement in Parma Michigan this week and learn how you can create a nErDcamp of your own.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. SLJ’s Neverending Search by Joyce Valenza: ISTE Librarians’ Takeaways (Crowdsourced) Updated ISTE Librarians Network News: ISTE19 Resources KidLit These Days on Apple Podcasts BookRiot’s The Kids Are Alright Newsletter signup (KidLit and MG) 2019 Nerd Camp Walkthrough (8 min) | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 | 305 ALA Presidential Candidate Dr. Andrea Jamison | 00:39:31 | |
Learn why Dr. Andrea Jamison would make an excellent choice for ALA President for 2026-2027! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Learnics Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Dr. Andrea Jamison Social Media: @achitownj Website: www.andreajamison.com Padlet for statement or endorsement for both voting and non-voting librarians: | |||
| 08 Nov 2024 | 295 We Need Short Middle Grade Books!!! | 00:49:34 | |
Christina Chatel shares her expert insight and recommendations as a middle school librarian. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location!
Christina Chatel Twitter: @medialoguer Instagram: @troymsmedia The Girl Who Fell to Earth by Sophia Al-Maria SLJ Where’s All the Short Fiction 286 Middle School Manifesto with Marcia Kochel Troybery program, now in its 25th year | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | 219 End of Year Reports | 01:20:15 | |
Kelsey Bogan spells out the impact EOY reports can have on our space, programming, collections and advocacy! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Kelsey Bogan Twitter: @kelseybogan IG/TikTok: @GVHSlibrary E134 Ditching Dewey (July 2021) E198 Genrefication (Oct 2022) EOY Reports: Which Reports to Run & Why? (May 2022) Introducing Dynamic Shelving (and upcoming episode!) | |||
| 12 Jul 2024 | 279 Digital Citizenship in Action | 01:03:53 | |
Dr. Kristen Mattson provides strategies for integrating important digital citizenship concepts into our current lessons for students of all ages.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! Have YOUR Say!!! Share your ideas on the next episode! THAT Librarian apparel and flair! Pre-order signed copy of Amanda Jones’ book “That Librarian”
X: @DrKMattson IG: @DrKMattson Facebook: Dr. Kristen Mattson Website: TeachDigCit.com Book: Digital Citizenship in Action 2nd ed. Email: Kristen@TeachDigCit.com | |||
| 04 Mar 2019 | 23 Traveling Librarians: Both In And Out Of The Loop | 00:32:50 | |
Covering multiple libraries is becomming more and more common. Listen and learn about strategies for keeping organized and ready to teach whether you teach in 1 library or 4!!! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Texas SLs left out of$5K raise to teachers Presentation on February 2019: Michigan School Libraries Chicago Tribune review: Lightning Thief The Musical 8 Things to Do To Stay Sane as a Traveling Teacher SLU Marquee - Make your own copy and modify Planbook.com (promo code "free6SLU" for new users to receive 6 months free when you create a new account) | |||
| 11 Jun 2022 | 179 Tales From a 1st Year Librarian | 01:13:42 | |
Lauren Mobley shares her struggles and strategies and her wins during her 1st year in her library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Twitter/Instagram @mobleyinthemix Instagram @ncms.mediacenter North Clayton Middle School Media Center Website University of West Georgia School Library Media Program Bitmoji Bookmark Canva Template Teacher Reading Posters Canva Template Lagniappe Librarian’s What is the Librarian doing? (Canva infographic) | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | 214 Greatest Hits: Middle School | 01:20:20 | |
Tune in as Angela Myers transforms her library into the heart of the school all while inspiring middle schoolers! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Martha Bonjiorno's "Hello My Name Is..." Angela Myers Twitter: @LibraryRmms FB: @rmmslibrary IG: rmmslibrary E169 Passive Programming (April 2022) Resources: Newsletter Example Sent Every Week to Faculty and Staff WHAT CAN THE LIBRARY DO FOR YOU 2022-23 ENGLISH RMMS Passive Programming Updated for 2022-23 Community Outreach Sponsored by the RMMS Library: Collaborative Projects Rome Project (Writing Collaboration with 8th Grade English) Travel Blogs (Writing Collaboration with 8th Grade English) Where in the World am I? Research Project Additional Resources Discussed | |||
| 18 Apr 2025 | 317 Becoming an Administrator | 00:41:49 | |
Blake Hopper shares his journey and why school librarians make excellent administrators.
Blake Hopper @thelitprincipal on Instagram, fb, Twitter, and TikTok E117 Teaming Up With Your Administration Leading from the Library Podcast Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.
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| 05 Oct 2020 | 93 New Zealand School Librarian: Penny Walch | 01:15:35 | |
Penny Walch shares her experiences and programming in a New Zealand school library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. New Zealand Immigration Knowledge Base National Library of NZ the NZ equivalent of LOC. National Library of NZ - Topic Explorer some great NZ topics to explore. Radio NZ - Storytime has some great NZ literature to listen to. Amazing NZ authors to check out. NZ Book Awards for Children and YA 2020 SLANZA - School Library Association of NZ. Currently running an amazing campaign called School Libraries Transform. (Feel free to sign the petition.) NZ Covid Levels - an explanation!!
Our school’s cultural makeup: 643 students Pakeha 56.8% Maori 8.7% Pacific Island 0.5% Asian 23.22% Indian / Sri Lankan 6.4% Australian 0.6% UK 1.6% European 1.1% Middle East 0.3% African 0.9% | |||
| 11 Dec 2021 | 153 DEI and Collection Development | 01:05:34 | |
JoyAnn Boudreau shares her inspirations and resources for building a diverse, equitable and inclusive collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Twitter @MrsBoudreau IG: @hijhpantherlib E40 (Sept 9, 2019) Advocating for LGBTQ+ and ALL Students E150 Culturally Responsive Library with Fallon Farokhi Wakelet: DEI in Collection Development Rudine Sims Bishop: Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors (1990 ALA’s Celebrating Diversity reading lists WNDB: Where to find diverse books | |||
| 12 Jan 2024 | 255 Visual Book Lists | 01:13:16 | |
Melissa Corey shares the MANY free resources she has created to promote a reading culture in her school.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks
APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location!
Instructions for Call-In Shows (Jan-Feb)
Melissa Cory ALA press release: I Love My Librarian Visual Book Lists (31 of them!) Maura Madigan: Building Better Book Fairs Librarian Bookends Book Lists (22 of them!) Amanda Hunt, TheNextGenLibrarian resources Amy’s Book Lists (GoogleSlides force copy)
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| 20 Jan 2020 | 57 Adulting 101: Life After High School | 00:35:36 | |
Hear how Joy Currie empowered her graduating seniors with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed after high school.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. SLJ: Expanding Library Collections To Meet The Needs Of The Community | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | 236 VR and Building Empathy | 00:57:30 | |
Andrea Trudeau shares resources and strategies for integrating VR into her library programming while fostering student empathy. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Schedule your first Literati book fair and use the code UNITED to receive a $500 Titlewave gift card Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Andrea Trudeau Twitter: @Andrea_Trudeau E94 Virtual Burnout and Self-Care Chris Milk’s TED Talk: “How Virtual Reality Can Create the Ultimate Empathy Machine” ALAAC23: Using Virtual Reality to Explore the World Around Us Smore: Additional VR resources Andrea’s CoSpaces EDU code for the Pro version (100 seats for 30 days) is COSANDREAT | |||
| 10 Nov 2023 | 249 Pleasure Reading Research | 01:08:53 | |
Dr. J Henning shares the research findings as part of a collaboration with Dr. S. Crow on what motivates HS readers and those implications for school librarians. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Search by title, guest and location! IASL Presentation (See slide 24 for contact info) 2018 Teacher Librarian Article: Proactive Advocacy | |||
| 12 May 2023 | 223 First Chapter Fridays | 00:50:57 | |
Kim Palmer shares strategies and resources for building a culture of reading and teacher collaboration with First Chapter Fridays.
I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Kim Palmer IG: @mhsatclibrary
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| 18 Feb 2019 | 21 Genius Hour | 00:21:38 | |
Have your teachers included Genius Hours, Passion Projects or 20% Time in their lessons? If so, this is your time to shine. Time to showcase your collection, research lessons, databases and collaboration skills! Kamala Harris reads to students Forbes: Kamala Harris's New Book Tour Is Seen as a Soft Launch of 2020 Campaign AP News: Kamala Harris plans a picture book version of her memoir Planet Money: The Indicator Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019 Backpack kid sues Fortnite for stealing his dance moves Bookmark entry form - make a copy and edit Powtoon: Bookmark Contest introduction Don't call it a classroom: Kevin Brookhouser at TEDxMonterey | |||
| 05 Aug 2022 | 187 Budgeting | 01:20:27 | |
Angela Wojtecki shares strategies and pro tips for budgeting designed with the novice and veteran librarian in mind! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Bryan Gorman on Twitter: @BunceeBryan APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Twitter:@AngelaWojtecki Instagram: angelaw411 | |||