School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

Tune in as Amy Hermon tackles the issues and challenges school librarians face everyday.

296 Elementary Book Checkout

Dr. Rachel Ogilvie reveals her discoveries while finding a book checkout routine which works with her 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 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. Rachel Ogilvie IG @mrs_o_in_the_library Presentation  

11-15
50:53

295 We Need Short Middle Grade Books!!!

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 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!   Christina Chatel Twitter: @medialoguer Instagram: @troymsmedia The Girl Who Fell to Earth by Sophia Al-Maria Open Letter to MG Authors Response on X to article Jason Reynolds response SLJ Where’s All the Short Fiction 286 Middle School Manifesto with Marcia Kochel 116 #OwnVoices and MiSelf Author Erik Slangerup Troybery program, now in its 25th year  3rd Annual Troybery Author Blitz  2024 Troybery Award Ceremony  MISelf in Books app  MISelf 2024 list 

11-08
49:34

294 The Lazy Librarian's Guide to Creating Reading Culture

Elementary librarian Hannah Webster shares her easy and affordable strategies for creating reading culture 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 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! Hannah Webster IG/Threads: @inwebsterslibrary TASL24 Presentation Single image Animology Read with Malcolm Malcom Mitchell’s books

11-01
01:18:15

293 Administrators as Allies

Veteran school principal Sean Gailliard and school librarian Dr. Andrea Trudeau share strategies for team building and meaningful  collaboration. 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 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! Sean Gaillaird X@smgaillard Linktree Blog: Belonging in the Library Podcast Episode with Dr. Andrea Trudeau   Dr. Andrea Trudeau X: @Andrea_Trudeau https://www.noshhlibrarian.com/ E94 Virtual Burnout and Self-Care E202 Renovations: Experts Chime In E236 VR and Building Empathy Book: Nonviolent Communication Book: Crucial Conversations  

10-25
01:00:50

292 Oh No, You Didn't...

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 Scholastic Teachables   Call your Scholastic Library Specialists 1-800-387-1437  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! @KatieJMcNamara - Twitter/X & BlueSky Library Quarterly & Yearly Report Teacher Librarian Services Menu Inspiration E201 Library Science Students E145 Can I just vent Round 1 E160 Can I just vent Round 2 E163 Can I just vent Round 3

10-18
01:21:33

291 Spotlight: TASL

Tune in to hear the MANY voices of Tennessee school librarians attending their annual 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   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! TASL IG: TASL TASL Episodes 276 World Language Collection 211 Circulation Software 117 Teaming Up With Your Administration 96 Social Justice  

10-04
58:13

290 Restoring Philly School Librarians

Corrine Brady, Deb Grill, Jenny Lowman, Deb Kachel and Barbara Stripling team up and share advocacy strategies to preserve the librarian positions in Philadelphia's public 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 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!   ALL the PARSL Resources!!!  

09-27
01:16:52

289 Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams

Be ready to advocate and defend your library collection thanks to the strategies shared by authors Becky Calzada, Val Edwards and Maegan Heindel.   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 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! ALAAC24 presentation Order Your Book  TX Freadom Fighters E284 AASL President Office of Intellectual Freedom Maegan: @MsSchoolLibrary on X Val - LinkedIn:  Val Edwards | LinkedIn, valann.edwards@gmail.com Becky: LinkedIn X: @AASLpresident Bluesky: @becalzada.bsky.social

09-20
01:15:36

288 Award-Winning Programs for the Elementary Media Center

Georgia School Librarian of 2024, Jo Nase shares her programs for building a culture of reading and raising the profile of the librarian and library in her 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 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! Have YOUR Say!!! Share your ideas on the next episode! Jo Nase  X @ATBOTBookBug IG @atbotbookbug FB: The Book Bug blog, A Teacher’s Bag of Tricks website Presentation: Hacks for the Media Center Website: A Teacher’s Bag of Tricks Blog: The Book Bug E44 Occupational Hazards: Who Knew Our Jobs Could Be So Dangerous?!?!

09-13
01:01:56

287 Just Read It with Jarred Amato and Friends

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 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! MANY thanks to Jarred and our  guest hosts - Please share with us the best place to connect with you: Jarred Amato Just Read It Substack X: @jarredamato  @ProjectLITComm  IG: ProjectLITCOMM Limitless Libraries (TN) LA Unified Student Success Card E260 Project LIT Natalie Daily @MrsDailyMLIS E196 Community Connections  E248 Book Launch Party Maryanne Wolf Stephanie Wilson X @marinerlibrary IG @mhsmarinerlibrary E184 Lunch in the Library E189 National Board Certified Librarian E202 Renovations: Experts Chime In

09-06
01:29:07

286 Middle School Manifesto

Marcia Kochel shares the glaring gaps in middle school publishing and what middle grade authors can do to support and grow the reading interests of 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 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! Have YOUR Say!!! Share your ideas on the next episode!   Marcia Kochel Gmail: mlkochel@gmail.com School email: marcia_kochel@dekalbschoolsga.org  If anyone out there wants to brainstorm with me how to get the word out and how to highlight the middle school books that do some along, email me at my work email and we can put something together. Twitter: @marciakochel Instagram for my school library (includes a lot of our contests, activities, creative stations): @dhmslibrary Ms. Kochel’s book blog:  Indigo Girls in Concert at Druid Hills MS Closer to Fine Set list Kid Fears TLT Toolbox: Manifesto in Support of MS books by Marcia Kochel (May 2024) TLT Toolbox: Blog by Karen Jensen (Oct 2023)  

08-30
01:04:59

285 Mister Library

Tim Jones shares his award-winning programs and how his passion for school libraries shapes the products offered by Nimco, Inc.  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 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! 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 Tim Jones’s Linktr.ee (for all of Tim’s social media!) LJ Mover & Shaker 2024 Website KET All Stars NAMLE NIMCO, Inc. Spend $100 & code LIBRARY24 for a free library advocacy shirt NIMCO, Inc. Library Advocacy Swag Tees, Longsleeves, Hoodies, Pop Sockets, Laptop Stickers, Bumpter Stickers, and Patches Eraselets (Bracelets that Erase) supporting GOTV,  funding education,  promoting intellectual freedom, and more Red Ribbon Week (Oct 23-31, 2024)  

08-23
58:22

284 AASL President

AASL's Immediate Past President Courtney Pentland reflects on her year as president and the process of becoming president of AASL. Courtney also talks about the importance and enjoyment of taking leadership roles in your state and national associations and how to get yourself ready to do so (Hint: You're probably already mostly ready!).   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 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! 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 Courtney Pentland X/IG/Threads/BlueSky: @livluvlibrary aaslpentland@gmail.com  E78 Virtual Job Interviews (June 2020) E160: Round 2 Can I just Vent?!?! (Feb 2022) AASL Board ALA Get Involved Leadership Travel Rotation Archived AASL Town Halls KQ Blogs KQ: A Gift of Many Stories with John Schu and You!

08-16
01:07:00

283 Spotlight: AKASL

Tune in to hear the MANY voices of Alaskan librarians attending their annual 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 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! 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 Alaska Library Association Alaska Association of School Librarians Free People Read Freely  My presentation Liberal Rocks Michaela Goade Candace Fleming Eric Rohmann Laughter Yoga International LOC: Talking Books Every Kid Outdoors Podcast: Shush!...with Debi

08-09
01:10:00

282 Motivating MS Readers

Todd Burleson shares strategies and programs to inspire and motivate middle school 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 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! 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 Todd Burleson Twitter:  @todd_burleson Instagram: @burlesot  Blog: Use A Bookmark Please  2016 SLJ’s Librarian of the Year E Train Talks 23-24 Annual Report E23 SLLN Podcast (May 2024) Curated PD list for School Librarians Choose Your Own Adventure Project Bookprints  Get Caught Reading Destiny Engage The Green Screen Makerspace Project Book Guys Read

08-02
01:03:52

281 National School Library of the Year

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   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! 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 Library Learning Commons ALA National School Library Application ALA Press Release (May 2024)

07-26
45:32

280 I Survived: Year 1 District Library Coordinator

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 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! 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) The Graphic Library 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  

07-19
01:03:41

279 Digital Citizenship in Action

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 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! 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 The Cut: The Education of X Gonzalez E258 Emotional Support Librarian

07-12
01:03:53

278 ALAAC24

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 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! 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”

07-05
01:24:18

277 Library Instigator: Robin Thompson

Robin Thompson shares her joy with families and strategies for creating an exciting and inviting library space. 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 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! 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”   Robin Thompson X/IG @crazymrst TikTok @_crazymrst  MES Media Center  

06-28
01:03:01

Karen Lentini Radz

Another FANTASTIC episode! Thanks for keeping this podcast going so strong, Amy! And thank you so much for sharing all the excellent Makerspace & book resources, Amy!!

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Karen Lentini Radz

Outstanding episode! And ALL of the resources you've attached - Priceless! Thank you, Amy, for also sharing your own activities ... clipboard activities sound fun, for when we finally get back to school. So perfect - thank you thank you! Can't wait to listen to it again - soon, when I'm sitting at my computer so I can plug in all those activities where I want them. :)) Oh, and thanks for the shout-out😁

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