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School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

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326 Connecting with Your Community

Angela Myers shares inspiring programs which support her entire school and her neighborhood. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Angela Myers: [email protected] Twitter: @LibraryRmms FB: @rmmslibrary IG: rmmslibrary RMMS Library Webpage E169 Passive Programming (April 2022) E214 Greatest Hits: Middle School (March 2023) Connecting the Community with Your Library State of the Library Visuals Report 2025 Community Outreach Sponsored by the RMMS L...

Jun 27, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 7Ep. 326

325 Committee Leadership - Molly Dettmann

Molly Dettmann shares strategies (and rewards) of serving on and chairing committees. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Molly Dettmann IG @mollydett IG / FB @normannorthlibrary Norman North Library Website Teacher of the Year Finalist Profile Teacher of the Year Finalist Post (Norman Public Schools IG) AASL Blog about Library Molly Dettmann receives AASL Frances Henne Award | ALA E174 Teacher of the Year (May 2022) 2025 SLJ Mover and Shaker: Advo...

Jun 20, 202549 minSeason 7Ep. 325

324 Unlock College Success

College librarian Lisa Seymour and HS librarian Amy Armbruster team up to assist HS students taking college courses. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Lisa Seymour Presentation LibGuide IB statement on use of AI Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy’s episode: The Importance of PLCs I would l...

Jun 13, 20251 hrSeason 7Ep. 324

323 Growing Teen Engagement

Author and school librarian Jessica Fitzpatrick highlights goals and considerations in designing teen programming. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Jessica Fitzpatrick Bluesky: @librarianfitz.bsky.social Twitter: @librarianfitz IG: @librarian_fitz Book: Growing Teen Engagement E186 Teaming Up with Athletes SLJ Mover and Shaker 2022 Grit by Angela Duckworth 258 Emotional Support Librarian (Diana Haneski) 169 Passive Programming (Angela Myers) 308...

Jun 06, 202546 minSeason 7Ep. 323

322 Career Readiness

Rebecca Lowe shares strategies and resources for building meaningful career readiness in her library programming. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Rebecca Lowe Presentation/Resources Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy’s episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar ...

May 30, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 7Ep. 322

321 Using Comics to Teach Social Justice

Amy Brownlee provides a behind-the-scenes look at the NEH Summer Institute she attended and all the resources shared by experts. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment The Librarians documentary @amybrownlee93 on BlueSky & Instagram NEH K-12 Summer Institutes Blog post Resource page Comic-Con 2025 PD with Perks: Travel and Learn article Facebook group: Scholarships, Grants, Summer Institutes & Opportunities for Teachers Blog: BiblioBrownlee.we...

May 23, 202556 minSeason 7Ep. 321

320 Under Attack and Fighting Back

Librarian Christine Beachler and researcher Dr. Sara Hoeve share their strategies and expertise learned over years defending students' access to library books. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment E199 Champion Defender: Martha Hickson The Conflict Campaign with Mica Pollock Jodi Picoult’s Letter Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing ...

May 16, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 7Ep. 320

319 Open Books

Learn everything you need to know to get wonderful FREE books for your library from Open Books! Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment! Jaskaran Kaur Gmail: [email protected] FB/IG @openbooks501c3 Bluesky @openbooks501c3.bsky.social Linkedin Website Middle School Set Introductory Packet Open Books Merchandise Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…...

May 09, 202557 minSeason 7Ep. 319

318 Florida Freedom to Read Project

Learn how parent advocates and the Florida Freedom to Read Project lead the fight against book bans. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment! Florida Freedom to Read EveryLibrary Bluesky: @flfreedomread.bsky.social IG/FB/Threads: FLFreedomRead Fight For The First Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists I...

May 02, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 7Ep. 318

317 Becoming an Administrator

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 E211 Circulation Software Teach-Lead-Innovate Podcast The Modern Principal Podcast Leading from the Library Podcast Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playl...

Apr 18, 202542 minSeason 7Ep. 317

316 International Librarianship

Caitlin Wingers shares her perspectives and lessons learned teaching in international schools. [email protected] Bluesky: @cwingerswonders.bsky.social Instagram: caitlin.wingers_wonders American School of Dhahran Website E208 Empowering Elementary Students with Ben Kort Search Associates International Schools Services Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU...

Apr 11, 202559 minSeason 7Ep. 316

315 Canadian Teacher Librarian

Aggie Gasior offers a window into her school library and reflects on current issues and events impacting the work she does every day. E315 Show Notes Previous episodes featuring Canadian Teacher Librarians: E101 Multilingual Collections E155 Role as EdTech Specialist Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.c...

Apr 04, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 7Ep. 315

314 Texas FReadom Fighters

Becky Calzada and Carolyn Foote share strategies, resources and success stories of the Texas FReadom Fighters. Becky Calzada: LinkedIn Gmail: [email protected] X: @AASLpresident Bluesky: @becalzada.bsky.social Carolyn Foote Gmail: [email protected] Bluesky: @technolibrary.bsky.social TX FReadom Fighters: Bluesky: @freadomfighters.bsky.social Website Substack The Librarians Website: https://www.thelibrariansfilm.com/ Fundraising Event Buy Tickets Roco Films Barbara Lawrence: blawrence@s...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 7Ep. 314

313 Career Twists & Turns

Dale Harter shares how we grow as librarians when our careers in libraries changes. Learnics Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription and the rest of 2025 for FREE Fundraising Event Buy Tickets Roco Films Barbara Lawrence: [email protected] Book Dale’s work email: [email protected] Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists I would like to thank composer ...

Mar 21, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 7Ep. 313

312 Bluesky 101

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! Fundraising Event Buy Tickets Roco Films Barbara Lawrence: [email protected] E312 Show Notes with Heather Turner Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In ...

Mar 14, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 7Ep. 312

311 Librarians Building Libraries

Tom Bober, Amanda Jones and Andrea Trudeau share this summer's project of building a school library in Kenya and how listeners can offer their support. Show Notes: Librarians Building Libraries SILENT AUCTION NOW UNTIL MARCH 20 1AM!!! 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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/pod...

Mar 07, 202545 minSeason 7Ep. 311

310 Mentoring and Retaining School Librarians

AASL President Becky Calzada shares strategies for mentoring new school librarians as as well as successful methods keeping veteran SLs in their libraries longer! 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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Becky Calzad...

Feb 28, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 7Ep. 310

309 Students as Staff

Bridget Bryson shares the MANY ways students inspire and manage the daily tasks and programs in the library. 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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Bridget Bryson Email: [email protected] Preferred Social Me...

Feb 21, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 7Ep. 309

308 Passive Programming 2.0

Katie Moose shares the MANY activities which support her students and build community in the library. 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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Katie Moose Gmail: [email protected] Bluesky:@katherinemoose.bsky.soc...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 7Ep. 308

307 District Reading Culture

Melissa Rippy shares strategies and programs for building reading culture in Pasadena AND her candidacy for TLA President-Elect! 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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! E58 Building Bridges with a Connected Makerspa...

Feb 07, 202557 minSeason 7Ep. 307

306 MS Library Essentials

Katie Capshaw shares her expertise and strategies for building a community of MS readers who love their library! 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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! IG: mrscapshawbooks Bluesky: mrscapshawbooks.bsky.social Mayhe...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 7Ep. 306

305 ALA Presidential Candidate Dr. Andrea Jamison

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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Dr. Andrea Jamison Social Media: @achitownj Website: www.andreajamison.com Padlet ...

Jan 27, 202540 minSeason 7Ep. 305

304 True Crime Programming

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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Brandi Hartsell IG Book...

Jan 24, 202557 minSeason 7Ep. 304

303 Anti-Censorship and You

Kelly Jensen shares her recent article for Book Riot "56 Small Tasks to be Proactive Against Book Censorship in 2025 and Beyond." 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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Bluesky : heykellyjensen Book Riot article We...

Jan 17, 202558 minSeason 7Ep. 303

302 AI Scope and Sequence

K12 school librarians can be leaders in guiding AI programming in our schools thanks to the Scope and Sequence created by Dr. Harris and a team of experts! 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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Christopher Harris ...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 7Ep. 302

301 LibLearnX with Sam Helmick

ALA President-Elect Sam Helmick provides a sneak peak into LibLearnX and goals for 2025. 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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Denver Tattered Cover Bookstore Denver Public Library - Teens Denver Art Museum Sendak...

Jan 03, 202547 minSeason 7Ep. 301

300 Manga Goes to School

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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online D...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 7Ep. 300

299 SLJ Summit 24

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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and locati...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 7Ep. 299

298 Influential Literacy Leaders

Dr. Sarah Sansbury shares her research and best practices for school librarians becoming essential leaders in our schools. 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% off a subscription Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, gu...

Dec 06, 202455 minSeason 7Ep. 298

297 FAME 24

21 Florida school librarians share their goals and perspectives during their annual state conference. 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 Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! FAME...

Nov 24, 202457 minSeason 7Ep. 297
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