School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

262 Inclusive Programming

01 Mar 2024

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Stacy Gilbert and Rachel Grover share their inspiring programs to build inclusivity in their libraries and support all their students across different...

261 Book Club: The PD Book

23 Feb 2024

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Madison Dearnaley shares her perspectives on the role school librarians have in providing professional development in our schools and librarian commun...

260 Project LIT

16 Feb 2024

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Kristin Sierra and Carinna Tarvin share their Project LIT programs and offer advice to new chapter leaders.   I would like to thank composer Nazar R...

259 Hills I'll Die On

09 Feb 2024

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7 Listeners chime in and Kelsey Bogan shares her BINGO card of Library Discourse for all of us to ponder.     I would like to thank composer Nazar ...

258 Emotional Support Librarian

02 Feb 2024

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Diana Haneski shares her journey in healing and building a library program to support the students and staff at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School....

257 Building a Brand

26 Jan 2024

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Authors Susan Ballard and Sara Kelly Johns share strategies for building a brand for the librarian and library spaces in their book: Elevating the Sch...

256 AASL's Chapter of the Year: MASL

19 Jan 2024

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Melissa Corey, Jenn Baldwin, Tom Bober and Matt King share their strategy for submitting a successful application.   I would like to thank composer ...

255 Visual Book Lists

12 Jan 2024

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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...

254 Librarian Cohort: TALL Texans

05 Jan 2024

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Library Leaders Karina Quilantan-Garza, Morgan Green-Griffin and Amanda Hunt share their advice, perspectives and resources as TALL Texans.     I w...

253 Quiet Advocacy

15 Dec 2023

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Ashley Cooksey shares strategies for advocacy for school librarians and libraries every day.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksoun...

252 Black Girl Magic

08 Dec 2023

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Lynair Miller and Lauren Mobley share their AASL23 Poster and ALL their resources to build Black Girl Magic in our collections.     I would like to...

251 Respecting Our Littles

01 Dec 2023

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Amanda McCoy shares strategies and solutions for customizing our library spaces, programs and procedures for our youngest patrons. I would like to tha...

250 Helping Students Belong

17 Nov 2023

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Rachel Grover and Stacy Gilbert share their perspectives and strategies for helping students find their place in the library.   I would like to thank...

249 Pleasure Reading Research

10 Nov 2023

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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 ...

248 Book Launch Party

03 Nov 2023

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Natalie Daily shares her resources and strategies for throwing a successful book launch party in her library.  I would like to thank composer Nazar R...

247 AASL23

25 Oct 2023

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25 Attendees from 19 States share their strategies, resources and EdTech tools while attending AASL23 in Tampa.   I would like to thank composer Naz...

246 Spotlight: OASL

17 Oct 2023

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Thank you to the wonderful attendees at OASL23 who shared their strategies and library programs! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksou...

245 Spotlight: NCSLMA

10 Oct 2023

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Attendees and presenters at NCSLMA 2023 share their strategies, solutions and resources.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds....

244 Being AI Ready

29 Sep 2023

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Dr. Kay Oddone shares how librarians can be essential leaders guiding their school community to become AI ready.  I would like to thank composer Naza...

243 Emerging Leaders

22 Sep 2023

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Learn how Brandi Veal, Cybele Garcia Kohel, Sara Levine and Brittany Sharitz applied, collaborated and shared their expertise in ALA's 2023 Emerging L...

242 Our Media Virtual Presence

15 Sep 2023

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Amanda Chacon showcases her award-winning approach to supporting her #library program and role as #librarian through her use of social medial.   I w...

241 Role as District Director

08 Sep 2023

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Patricia Alvarado advocates for DISD's librarians, their spaces, collections and programs. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.co...

240 Newsletters 101

01 Sep 2023

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Faith Huff shares the Who/What/Why/When/Where and How to create effective and impactful newsletters. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hoo...

239 On Censorship

25 Aug 2023

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James LaRue, public library director and author shares his strategies for responding to the MANY attempts to censor books and his perspectives in his ...

238 Social Media: Rewired for Good?

18 Aug 2023

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Val DiLorenzo considers the implications of social media on K-12 students in her presentation at IASL in Rome. I would like to thank composer Nazar Ry...

237 Redefining Research

11 Aug 2023

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Lisa Cheby shares strategies for making research more meaningful for students.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for th...

236 VR and Building Empathy

04 Aug 2023

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Andrea Trudeau shares resources and strategies for integrating VR into her library programming while fostering student empathy. I would like to thank ...

235 National School Library of the Year

28 Jul 2023

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Carrie Betts shares strategies and the process West Maple Elementary Library undertook to earn AASL's top award. I would like to thank composer Nazar ...

234 State Librarian of the Year

21 Jul 2023

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Rhonda Jenkins shares the library programs and leadership which made her Illinois' 2022 State Librarian of the Year. I would like to thank composer Na...

233 Library Orientation

14 Jul 2023

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Diana Rendina shares her strategies and best practices for creating meaningful a library orientation. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Ho...

232 Teaching Preschoolers

07 Jul 2023

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Patrick Adams and Caroline Legere share their expertise, strategies and resources for teaching our littlest patrons. I would like to thank composer Na...

231 #ALAAC23

30 Jun 2023

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20 Librarians from the American Library Association's Annual Conference share their perspectives and resources.   I would like to thank composer Naz...

230 Missing Books

23 Jun 2023

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Fallon Farokhi and Steve Tetreault share their strategies (and what NOT to do) for recovering missing books. I would like to thank composer Nazar Ryba...

229 ChatGPT

16 Jun 2023

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Dr. Christopher Harris shares strategies and resources librarians can use with ChatGPT to support our entire school community. I would like to thank c...

228 Restarting a Library

09 Jun 2023

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Sam Carterby shares her recent experiences and lessons learned in restarting a library.  Thanks to composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the mus...

227 TikTok

02 Jun 2023

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Caroline Carr and Patrick Adams explain how they learn from and share on TikTok. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the ...

226 Library Love

26 May 2023

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Carrie Friday shares strategies for creating a space her entire school community LOVES.   Thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music...

225 Caution: Content Warnings!

19 May 2023

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Amanda Hunt shares her rationale and process for supporting her readers by providing advisories inside the cover of her library books. I would like to...

224 BONUS EPISODE: Literati Book Fairs

15 May 2023

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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 t...

223 First Chapter Fridays

12 May 2023

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Kim Palmer shares strategies and resources for building a culture of reading and teacher collaboration with First Chapter Fridays.    I would like t...

222 Tables Are Turned

05 May 2023

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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...

221 Manga in Libraries

28 Apr 2023

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Jillian Rudes shares her Manga expertise and resources found in her new book Manga in Libraries: A Guide for Teen Librarians. I would like to thank co...

220 Packing Up

21 Apr 2023

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Harry Coffill shares strategies for successfully packing up a library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you'...

219 End of Year Reports

14 Apr 2023

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Kelsey Bogan spells out the impact EOY reports can have on our space, programming, collections and advocacy! I would like to thank composer Nazar Ryba...

218 Supporting Trans Students and Staff

07 Apr 2023

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A trans school librarian shares insight, advice and strategies for ensuring a school and library support their trans students and staff. I would like ...

217 Battle of the Books

31 Mar 2023

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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 Naza...

216 Spotlight: New Hampshire

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Hook...

215 Developmental Bibliotherapy

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Judith Wakeman shares perspectives and resources for building developmental bibliotherapy into library programming.   I would like to thank composer...

214 Greatest Hits: Middle School

03 Mar 2023

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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...

213 Making ALL the Mistakes

24 Feb 2023

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Jennifer Long bravely reflects on all that she's learned during her early years as a school librarian.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak ...

212 Retired Librarians ROCK!!!

17 Feb 2023

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Learn how Teri Belcher and MAME4Ever support librarians in Michigan schools all year long!   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksound...

211 Circulation Software: Experts Chime In

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

6 School librarians share their preferences and strategies for optimizing their circulation software to support their students and collection developm...

210 IB Librarian

03 Feb 2023

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IB instructors Graeme Boyd and Klaudia Janek share what it takes to be an IB librarian.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.c...

209 #TeachSDGs

27 Jan 2023

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Martha Bongiorno inspires us with her innovative programs which showcase students and teach SDGS.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Ho...

208 Empowering Elementary Students

20 Jan 2023

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Be inspired as Ben Kort shares strategies, programs, procedures and layout to encourage student access, independence and opportunity. I would like to ...

207 STEM Librarian

13 Jan 2023

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Amanda Chacon shares her commitment to both becoming a STEM librarian and creating a space to foster the love of STEM throughout her entire school com...

206 Elementary Genrefication

06 Jan 2023

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Shelley Kappeler shares strategies for incorporating Universal Design while promoting student access to the entire collection. I would like to thank c...

205 Supporting Rural Librarians

16 Dec 2022

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Heather Perkinson shares the challenges and solutions to providing resources and PD to school library professionals in Maine.   I would like to than...

204 Supporting Literacy and Wellness

09 Dec 2022

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Dr. Margaret K. Merga shares her findings and passion for school libraries and librarians in promoting reading for pleasure and our students' wellness...

203 Greatest Hits: Elementary Library

02 Dec 2022

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Tune in as Kristy Barker shares the award winning ways she promotes a school wide culture of reading and builds relationships with students and staff....

202 Renovations: Experts Chime In

18 Nov 2022

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9 School Librarians answer important questions and share their own renovation stories for this MEGA episode! I would like to thank composer Nazar Ryba...

201 Library Science Students

13 Nov 2022

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Katie McNamara shares how her Library Science Students are learning to support their entire school.  Bonus: MAME49 attendees chime in! Special offer ...

200 Got Graphic Novels? Now What?

04 Nov 2022

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Sara Smith returns for expert advice on purchasing, processing, organizing and promoting graphic novels in our libraries. I would like to thank compos...

199 Champion Defender: Martha Hickson

28 Oct 2022

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Martha Hickson shares the resources and strategies by which she overcame censorship attempts and defended her collection. I would like to thank compos...

198 Genrefication

21 Oct 2022

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Kelsey Bogan shares expert insight and advice on genrefication for both the rookie and veteran librarians. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak ...

197 Motivating Teen Readers

14 Oct 2022

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Margaret Sullivan shares her experiences and strategies for exciting a love of reading in our older students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Ryb...

197 Motivating Teen Readers

14 Oct 2022

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Margaret Sullivan shares her experiences and strategies for exciting a love of reading in our older students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Ryb...

196 Community Connections

07 Oct 2022

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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 ...

195 Accelerated Reader

30 Sep 2022

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Aubrey Simons and Lauren Pish share perspectives and strategies for supporting students and teachers using AR and what happens when AR is suddenly gon...

194 Weeding Expert

23 Sep 2022

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Rebecca Vnuk shares tips for success and strategies for tackling any weeding project. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for...

193 Teaching Media Awareness

16 Sep 2022

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Jamie Gregory shares strategies and resources for her award-winning programs promoting media awareness. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at ...

192 Recruiting and Shortages

09 Sep 2022

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Tamara Cox shares strategies currently being used in South Carolina to address the shortages and efforts to recruit school librarians. I would like to...

191 Bilingual Librarians

02 Sep 2022

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Jennifer Gonzalez, Karina Quilantan-Garza and Miranda Quintero share how being bilingual librarians supports their school communities and strategies f...

190 Independent School Librarian

26 Aug 2022

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Melissa Pillot shares her experience as an ALA I Love My Librarian honoree as well as librarian supporting an independent school community.   I woul...

189 National Board Certified Librarian

19 Aug 2022

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Melissa Gergen and Stephanie Wilson shared what they learned as well as strategies and advice in becoming National Board Certified Librarians. I would...

188 #LibraryTwitter

12 Aug 2022

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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 mus...

187 Budgeting

05 Aug 2022

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Angela Wojtecki shares strategies and pro tips for budgeting designed with the novice and veteran librarian in mind!  I would like to thank composer ...

186 Teaming Up with Athletes

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Fitzpatrick shares her award-winning program "Librarian in the Huddle" program. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com f...

185 Creating Culture Change

22 Jul 2022

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Madison Dearnaley and Dr. Kay Oddone share how culture change in our schools is possible. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com...

184 Lunch in the Library

15 Jul 2022

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Suzanne Banwart and Stephanie Wilson share strategies for supporting their school communities during lunch. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak...

183 Makerspace and Library Space

08 Jul 2022

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Diana Rendina shares strategies for supporting ALL learners in our spaces and how to ensure our Makerspaces appeal to every student.   I would like ...

182 ISTE22

01 Jul 2022

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Many, many thanks to all the ISTE22 attendees who shared their voices to make this episode. Plus a bonus rant! I would like to thank composer Nazar Ry...

181 4 Levels of Collaboration

24 Jun 2022

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Kelly Hincks shares strategies and inspirations for creating more meaningful collaboration with teachers every day. I would like to thank composer Naz...

180 Survival Guide

18 Jun 2022

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Deb Zeman shares strategies and tricks of the trade to make sure you are working smarter - not harder! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at H...

179 Tales From a 1st Year Librarian

11 Jun 2022

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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 Hooks...

178 Australia Chimes In!

04 Jun 2022

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Teacher Librarians in Australia, Lori Korodaj and Holly Godfree showcase their unique school library, advocacy efforts and comprehensive programming! ...

177 What Authors Wished We Knew

28 May 2022

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Author and Illustrator Daniel Miller offers expert advice to ensure you make the most of your next visit! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak a...

176 Annual Evaluations

21 May 2022

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Faith Huff offers both a critique and solutions for a more accurate assessment of school librarians and our value to our schools. I would like to than...

175 Storytime Strategies

14 May 2022

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Amanda McCoy shares how to engage and entertain your listeners and make storytime both educational and memorable! I would like to thank composer Nazar...

174 Teacher of the Year!!!

07 May 2022

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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 ...

173 Reviving Our Libraries

30 Apr 2022

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Wendy Cope and Lauren Mobley share strategies for waking up their spaces, collections, programming, collaboration and support for their entire school ...

172 Audiobooks

23 Apr 2022

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Stephanie Charlefour shares resources and strategies for listening to free audiobooks, building a collection and programs to utilize audiobooks in les...

171 Preparing to Interview

16 Apr 2022

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Alex Scarelli shares strategies in advance of interviews and how to anticipate questions you'll be asked! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak a...

170 R-E-S-P-E-C-T

09 Apr 2022

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Stephanie Byrne shares her struggles and how she is making strides to earn the respect of her entire school community. I would like to thank composer ...

169 Passive Programming

01 Apr 2022

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Angela Myers shares strategies and resources for creating successful passive programming designed to support all students.   I would like to thank c...

168 Inclusive Libraries

26 Mar 2022

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Julie Stivers provides important steps we can all take to ensure we are building inclusive spaces, collections and programs. I would like to thank com...

167 Training and Retaining Volunteers

19 Mar 2022

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Learn what it takes to train and keep your volunteer program thriving from librarian Liz Wysong Hoffart and volunteers Ashley Meyers and Katie Ohnoutk...

166 Teaching Research in Middle School

12 Mar 2022

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Listen and learn as Megan Tressler shares strategies for teaching meaningful research lessons to middle schoolers. I would like to thank composer Naza...

165 Teaching Middles

04 Mar 2022

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Linda Kennedy shares expert perspectives, strategies (and resources in the show notes!!!) for working with middle schoolers.  Email:  lkennedy@egusd...

164 Family Outreach

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be inspired as Heather Lamb and Jackie Senerchia share strategies for building relationships (and enrollment!) by offering family outreach. I would li...