Explore every episode of the podcast School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
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| 379 Guiding Youth From Eco-Anxiety to Empowerment | 09 Oct 2026 | 01:04:32 | |
Kelsey LaPort and Noel Reich discuss the intersection of sustainability, eco-anxiety, and librarianship, sharing innovative programs and insights on how librarians can foster environmental awareness and action among young people.
Kelsey LaPort E343 Building Media Skills Through Video Production Noel Reich How to teach grown-ups about climate change : the cutting-edge science of our changing planet Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) Why Sustainability? | Climate Crisis by Rebekkah Smith Aldrich ALA Core Values of Librarianship 10 Young Climate Activists Leading the Way on Global Climate Action Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 378 One District One School | 02 Oct 2026 | 01:13:46 | |
Rural school librarian Abby Thompson shares strategies for supporting students ages 3-22 and her secrets to her success including "Progress NOT Perfection."
Abby Thompson 362 Maine School Librarians Share Strategies and Solutions MASL - Maine Association of School Libraries Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 377 Why Are All The Black Librarians Gathering In The School Library? | 25 Sep 2026 | 01:03:19 | |
Erika Long shares the journey of creating a book which amplifies Black librarians' voices, the importance of community and how conferences inspire action and advocacy.
erikalong.lib@gmail.com Instagram: @notyomamaslibrarian Bloomsbury 20% off the paperback using discount code GLR BD8 KQ article March 2021 "Making a Mark on White Space" 4 Library leaders on the back cover!!! Becky Calzada 310 Mentoring and Retaining School Librarians 289 Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams Lauren Mobley 179 Tales from a 1st Year Librarian Dr. Pamela R. Moore K.C. Boyd | |||
| 376 Combatting Imposter Syndrome | 18 Sep 2026 | 01:19:40 | |
Discover the positivity, risk-taking, and self-awareness which has guided Dr. Steve Tetreault his career as educator, school librarian, author and podcaster.
Steve Tetreault (NJ) @DrTLovesBooks @SchoolLibLN School Librarians Learning Network E61 Let's End Literacy Shaming E160 Round 2 Can I Just Vent?!?!? E211 Circulation Software: Experts Chime In Today's episode in the Imposter Syndrome series: Episode 368: Why Imposter Syndrome Plagues Our Profession Episode 332: Imposter Syndrome with Amanda Chacon AASL's Knowledge Quest Blog "If I Can Be AASL President, So Can You!" Posted by Courtney Pentland A couple by Steve: Yes, You ARE A Leader! (And I'm One, Too!) Owning It: Admitting When We're Good Re-Examining Assumptions And Re-Imagining the Information Landscape "Yes, You Can!" Why I'm Not Special, But You Are We've Got to Lead to Succeed: It's Time to Step Up, Step In, And Get Out of Your Own Way Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 375 Teacher Educator Librarian Author: Danny Neville | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:53:47 | |
Danny Neville shares his journey from classroom teacher to published author, discussing the process of writing inclusive children's books which reflect diverse family structures, and the importance of supporting local creators in schools.
IG @dnevillebooks and @tingl_osla E315 Canadian Teacher Librarian Little Bee chapter book series:
SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers) The FOLD (The Festival of Literary Diversity) Query Tracker (finding a literary agent) The Teaching Librarian (Ontario School Library Association publication) Library Land Loves (Ontario Library Association podcast) Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 374 Detoured But Not Deterred | 04 Sep 2026 | 01:08:56 | |
Heather Horner shares her journey through school librarianship and administration, dealing with involuntary transfers, and navigating her emotional wellness during career pivots.
Heather Hornor @heatherpnwtx.bsky.social IG: mrs.hornor E354 Conflict Resolution: Experts Chime In Why School Librarians Matter by Keith Curry Lance and Debra Kachel Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 373 50 States: North Dakota Debuts | 28 Aug 2026 | 00:48:27 | |
Mackenzie Dietz shares insights into her role, community engagement, and how rural schools adapt to technological and educational challenges.
Mackenzie Dietz IG: mediawithmac Gmail: mediawithmac@gmail.com Fessendon-Bowdon School District Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 372 Censorship's Impact on School Librarians and their Libraries | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:57:03 | |
Dr. Misty Schattle discusses her research on the mental health of school librarians, the impact of censorship, and the importance of advocacy and community support in the field of librarianship.
Dr. Misty Schattle E204 Supporting Literacy and Wellness with Dr. Merga E267 Creating a Reading Culture with Dr. Merga E17 Self-Censorship is Real (Season 1…solo effort. Be kind.) Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 371 Intellectual Freedom Manual | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:59:00 | |
Editor Erin Jones shares insights into her work in librarianship, the development of the 11th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, and the importance of accessible, inclusive resources for all library professionals.
Erin Jone's LinkedIn ALA Editions Intellectual Freedom Manual 11th ed. ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.
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| 370 50 States: Mississippi Debuts | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:52:44 | |
Transitioning from public to school libraries, Sasha Mangipano shares her current role and unique schedule, STEM centers and how she creates an inviting library.
Sasha Mangipano TikTok/IG @thesassynerd FB @the sassynerd1 Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 369 Stop Blocking AI, Start Rethinking It: 8 Provocations for Schools | 17 Jul 2026 | 01:00:30 | |
Dr. Harris and an expert panel unveil 8 provocations challenging how schools are responding to AI — moving beyond bans and toward real policy rethink. Drawing on best-practice recommendations, this conversation pushes educators and school administrators to confront the hard questions before AI reshapes the classroom without them.
Dr. Christopher Harris Bluesky: @cgharris.bsky.social Keynote: AI for Parents will full presenter notes Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 368 Why Imposter Syndrome Plagues Our Profession | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:58:28 | |
Amanda Chacon returns to unpack findings from a recent survey of school librarians capturing their perspectives and experiences involving Imposter Syndrome.
Amanda Chacon Bluesky: @goodreads.bsky.social Twitter: TheGoodRead Tiktok: TheGoodRead IG: OpenBookAmanda 2024 SLJ School Librarian of the Year E242 Our Media Virtual Presence Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 367 ALA Annual Conference 2026 | 03 Jul 2026 | 01:21:57 | |
With over 15,000 attendees, ALA Annual Conference is the world's largest gathering of library professionals. Tune in as 16 library professionals from across the US share their stories, perspectives and resources. E285 Mister Library, Tim Jones My session with Diana Haneski "Pawsitive Impact - Therapy Dogs" E258 Emotional Support Librarian: Diana Haneski Faith Huff's 3 episodes 218 Supporting Trans Students and Staff Library Card Canvas Bag (GREAT for author signatures!!!) Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.
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| 366 ALAAC26 Preview with President Sam Helmick | 19 May 2026 | 00:46:33 | |
President Sam Helmick shares exciting opportunities for librarians attending ALA's Annual Conference this summer in Chicago.
Past ALA conference episodes: E258 Emotional Support Librarian: Diana Haneski Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 365 Using Nursery Rhymes with Today's Kids | 08 May 2026 | 00:59:17 | |
Librarian Mary Lanni shares the imporant reasons nursery rhymes should be part of your programming and how to avoid potential misteps in your planning.
marylannireads@gmail.com @MaryLanniReads on Bluesky and YouTube Bloomsbury - Mention "United20" for 20% off SLJ Winner: 265 Romance Book Clubs with Lori Lieberman SLJ Winners: 330 Young Teen Lit with Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 364 Professional Identity: A Journey | 01 May 2026 | 00:59:23 | |
Dr. Pray shares the MANY ways her surroundings impacted her professional identity AND what she did to direct the course her career as a school librarian.
Instagram: @ praytelllibrarian LinkedIn: Wenndy Pray, Ph.D. Bluesky: wpray.bsky.social Website: wpray.com Past episodes 339 Librarian in the Wild (Oct 2025) 211 Circulation Software: Experts Chime in (Feb 2023) 145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent (Oct 2021) 121 Student Ambassadors (April 2021) Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 363 Hosting a Book Battle | 24 Apr 2026 | 01:03:12 | |
Lisa Marcum shares her strategies and learned lessons for planning a successful book battle.
Instagram: @Mrsmarcum_edu School instagram account: @readwithphs E217 Battle of the Books with Erica Huckaby Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 362 Maine School Librarians Share Strategies and Solutions | 17 Apr 2026 | 02:01:12 | |
Experience this conferece for yourself as 15 Maine School Llibrarians generously share their time and talents with our listening community.
MASL (Maine Association of School Librarians) 205 Supporting Rural Librarians with Heather Perkinson 279 Digital Citizenship in Action with Dr. K. Mattson Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 361 A Sense of Place | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:54:12 | |
With decades of professional training and perspective, Hannah Byrd Little identifies the MANY ways school librarians foster a sense of community and belonging in our libraries.
Bloomsbury: A Sense of Place by Hannah Byrd Little and use the code "United20" for 20% off! Instagram and Bluesky @librarianlittle The Link in bio will have all the details E235 AASL School Library of the Year with Carrie Betts (Michigan) E183 Makerspace and Library Space with Diana Rendina Barb Paciotti's blog and digital resources Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 360 Bringing Math & Science into Your HS Library | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:48:47 | |
Meagan Major shares some of the MANY innovative and strategic ways she supports Math and Science lessons AND collaborates with teachers all year long.
Meagan Major Email:meagan.major@lcps.org Bringing Math and Science into Your HS Library Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.
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| 359 Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs | 27 Mar 2026 | 01:02:11 | |
Stacy Brown shares proven strategies for creating (and sustaining) book clubs across different grade levels as well as leading staff and parent book clubs.
Stacy Brown Social media at 21stStacy Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs and use the code "United20" for 20% off Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.
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| 358 Student Privacy | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:05:21 | |
Law for Librarians (and school librarian) Heather Hornor provides a training session on student privacy to our listening community.
Heather Hornor @heatherpnwtx.bsky.social IG: mrs.hornor E354 Conflict Resolution: Experts Chime In AASL Freedom of Information Day Resources
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| 357 Supporting Students with Hidden Needs and Talents | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:45:22 | |
Karla Collins identifies the MANY ways in which school librarians are vitally important in connecting interprofessional teams to support our students.
Karla Bame Collins Bloomsbury: Order Karla's book and use the code "United20" for 20% off Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists - See Putting Students First Playlist! Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.
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| 356 Texas Freedom to Read Project | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:24:49 | |
Founding member and parent advocate, Laney Hawes shares proven strategies and lessons learned over YEARS of defending school library collections and protecting student access to books.
Twitter :: @txfreedomread Facebook :: Texas Freedom to Read Project (@txfreedomread) Instagram :: txfreedomread For media inquiries or answers to additional questions, please send us an email at txfreedomtoreadproject@gmail.com Turning the Page: An Advocate's Guide
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| 355 Staff Book Clubs | 27 Feb 2026 | 01:09:31 | |
Veteran School Librarians Molly Dettmann and Katie Moose share their expertise and best practices for building and sustaining a staff book club in their schools. ALL THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES AND SOCIAL MEDIA!!! Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.
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| 354 Conflict Resolution: Experts Chime In | 20 Feb 2026 | 01:52:54 | |
Our experts Maura Madigan, Blake Hopper, Becky Calzada, Kaycie Hoffman Blaylock, Heather Hornor and Courtney Pentland share their strategies to avoid and diffuse conflict as librarians engage with our school community. ALL THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES AND SOCIAL MEDIA!!! Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists - Instant PD!!! 100% Free, on demand and customizable! Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.
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| 353 Changing Spaces and Learning Lessons | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:45:23 | |
Librarians Building Libraries founders Tom Bober, Amanda Jones and Andrea Trudeau share their progress, upcoming events and opportunities for listeners to get involved!!! ALL THE EPISODE'S RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA
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| 352 Librarians Equal Literacy | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:01:19 | |
Be inspired as 3 NYC parent advodcates push to get certified school librarians in EVERY public school. Librarians Equal Literacy
E290 Restoring Philly School Librarians Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists - See Elementary! Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.
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| 351 Unrestricted Checkout and Book Policies | 30 Jan 2026 | 01:28:05 | |
When you know better - you do better. Maura Madigan and Kim Sigle will challenge you to question your routines and procedures in the library.
How Equitable Is Your Library Policy? Is Unrestricted Checkout Overdue? Maura Madigan Bluesky @mauramadigan7.bksy.social E340 The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything Kim Sigle Instagram @eco.kim.librarian
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| 350 Need to Weed??? | 23 Jan 2026 | 01:00:16 | |
Of course you do!!! And the Library Police aren't going to judge you. Elyse DeQuoy sorts through the rationale, success strategies and motivate you to tackle any weeding project you have planned.
Elyse DeQuoy Gmail: dequoye@fcpsk12.net E134 Ditching Dewey with Kelsey Bogan Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.
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| 349 Inquiry with the Tinies | 16 Jan 2026 | 01:02:31 | |
Valerie Jopeck shares her strategies for introducing visual literacy and inspiring inquiry in her youngest students.
Valerie Jopeck Email: vtjopeck@fcps.edu Inquiry with the Tinies Presentation QFT: From the Right Question Institute Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists - See Elementary! Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today
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| 348 Finding Your Light | 09 Jan 2026 | 01:18:43 | |
Kannan Cangro shares her inspiration for infusing her library programs and daily teaching with joy.
Kannan Cangro's preferred Social Media @cangrolib on Bluesky and Instagram Presentation: Finding Your Light E345 Empowering Student Volunteers Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today
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| 347 Library Joy | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:20:15 | |
TuesD Chambers and Lori Lieberman share favorite programs in their school libraries which generate excitement and student (and staff) engagment.
TuesD Chambers Twitter: @BeaverReaders IG: BeaverReadersBHS
Lori Lieberman IG: LHSLibraryLori Email:llieber1@pps.net
Icelandic Christmas Book Flood (Smithsonian)
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| 346 Elementary STEAM & CS | 05 Dec 2025 | 01:06:32 | |
Kannan Cangro shares her strategies and resources (and AASL25 presentation!) for incorporating STEAM and CS into her elementary library lessons.
Preferred Social Media: @cangrolib on bluesky and instagram
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| 345 Empowering Student Volunteers | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:13:19 | |
Diana Haneski and Dione Mila share their expertise and best practices (as well as resources!) for supporting student volunteers in K-12 school libraries.
Dione Mila IG @LibraryHubLife From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library | All4Ed
E258 Emotional Support Librarian Diana Haneski @MSDlibrarymedia @dhaneski @RiversTales River our MSD therapy dog Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Who Face Adversity HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Wakelet: Mindfulness in the Media Center
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| 344 Spotlight: VAASL25 | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:05:00 | |
Tune in to hear the MANY voices of Virginia school librarians attending their 50th Annual State Conference! Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.
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| 343 Building Media Skills Through Video Production | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:58:35 | |
Kelsey LaPort shares her AASL25 presentation and resources!
Kelsey LaPort IG: @kelseyisabooknerd The Sustainable Libraries Initiative New York State Educational Media/Technology Association (EMTA) grant Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today
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| 342 AASL25 | 24 Oct 2025 | 01:04:17 | |
21(!!!) School librarians share their perspectives while attending our national conference in St. Louis. E243 Emerging Leaders (including Sara Levine!) E266 Grant Writing with Keely Nudos Library on Lock with Lauren Mobley E173 Reviving Our Libraries with Wendy Cope and Lauren Mobley E179 Tales from a 1st Year School Librarian with Lauren Mobley E252 Black Girl Magic with Lynair Miller and Lauren Mobley Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today
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| 341 Community Collection Development | 17 Oct 2025 | 01:01:02 | |
Learn how Alexa Dumas quickly transformed her collection while tapping the energy and enthusiasm of student helpers.
Alexa Dumas IG: alexd_reads Bluesky alexadoom.bsky.social Community Collection Development E198 Genrefication with Kelsey Bogan E330 Young Teen Lit with Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today
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| 340 The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:37:07 | |
Maura Madigan shares her strategies for becoming a published author AND best practices and resources for K-12 school librarians!
Maura Madigan Bluesky @mauramadigan7.bksy.social
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| 339 Librarian in the Wild: Wenndy Pray | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:55:59 | |
Wenndy Pray shares her inspiring journey back to the library, where she fulfills her true purpose and embarks on writing her doctoral dissertation, shedding light on the evolving role of librarians.
Wenndy Pray Instagram: @praytelllibrarian Bluesky @wpray.bsky.social Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today | |||
| 338 Celebrating School Library Life | 26 Sep 2025 | 01:11:18 | |
Rachel Grover and Stacy Gilbert help us realize the extraordinary work we do every day to support our entire school community and what we can do to support ourselves.
Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Rachel Grover @rgrov1013: Blue Sky groverscornerofthelibrary.com - blog (archived) Stacy Gilbert @ MamaGilbs (BlueSky) @ HayfieldLibrary (Instagram) Virginia Association of School Librarians Rachel's KnowledgeQuest Blog Author Page Stacy's KnowledgeQuest Blog Author Page KnowledgeQuest Article: Branching Out (via ERIC database) Amy's Spreadsheet for daily record keeping Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today | |||
| 337 Library Inventory Best Practices | 12 Sep 2025 | 01:11:50 | |
Katie Moose shares her expert strategies and practical tips for maintaining a vibrant collection. Learn how visual and digital inventories can transform your library space. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment
Katie Moose Gmail: katiemoose@ncslma.org Bluesky:@katherinemoose.bsky.social Twitter: @katiemoose Bingo Card 2024 Bingo Card 2025 - Staff Version Bingo Card 2025 - Student VersionSearch by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today | |||
| 336 Horror in Our Elementary Collection | 05 Sep 2025 | 01:09:31 | |
Jose Cruz reveals how horror books can empower young readers, spark curiosity and imagination. Discover how to transform your elementary collection! Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment LoC Subject Headings Survey (closing on Sept 19) Jose Cruz jose.cruz@yourcharlotteschools.net Jose's scary chapter book from Capstone Summer Scares - RA For All: Horror Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today
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| 335 Freedom to Read Teen Advocacy Toolkit | 29 Aug 2025 | 01:01:10 | |
Emma Eriksson and Kelly Jensen share the process and priorities by which this toolkit was developed to inform and inspire our teen leaders.
Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Emma Eriksson www.bklynlibrary.org/books-unbanned Kelly Jensen IG/Bluesky : heykellyjensen Brooklyn Public Library: Books Unbanned Why Teens Are Getting Brooklyn Books Unbanned Cards Presentation: Teen Advocacy Toolkit Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 334 AASL President Amanda Kordeliski | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:49:48 | |
Tune in and be inspired by the leadership and commitment of AASL's new president, Amanda Kordeliski.
Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Amanda Kordeliski Email: aaslpresident@ala.org Threads/IG @amandalibrarian_reads Bluesky AASL President Courtney Pentland Interviews with Sam Helmick and Dan Montgomery 2025 Mover & Shaker: Advocates Leadership Travel to AASL Chapters Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today
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| 333 Soft Censorship with Tara Cooper | 15 Aug 2025 | 01:12:21 | |
Discover the crucial role a well-written reconsideration policy plays in protecting a balanced, diverse library collection while avoiding the pitfalls of soft censorship.
Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment
Tara Cooper email: mrstjcooper@gmail.com Book Riot Analysis of the Krause List Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today
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| 332 Imposter Syndrome | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:53:17 | |
Feeling like an imposter as a school librarian? You're in good company—join us as we explore why Imposter Syndrome is so common in our field and discover practical strategies to overcome it. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment
Amanda Chacon Bluesky: @goodreads.bsky.social Twitter: TheGoodRead Tiktok: TheGoodRead IG: OpenBookAmanda 2024 SLJ School Librarian of the Year E242 Our Media Virtual Presence Atlantic: How to Know You're Not a Phony by Arthur C. Brooks
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| 331 Spotlight: MASL (Missouri) | 01 Aug 2025 | 01:32:56 | |
Tune in to hear the MANY voices of Missouri school librarians attending their Summer PD!
Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment. Missouri Association of School Librarians Search by title, guest and location! APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. | |||
| 330 Young Teen Lit | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:58:54 | |
Learn what 2 school librarians are doing to address a significant gap in their library collections.
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