School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

163 Round 3: Can I Just Vent?!?!

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear 4 amazing school librarians share their struggles and passion for their programs, their space, their collections and the community the...

162 Fighting Censorship

18 Feb 2022

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Steve Tetreault shares strategies and resources for being both proactive and responding to campaigns to censor our collections. I would like to thank ...

161 Teaching Teens

12 Feb 2022

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Be inspired as Lucas Maxwell shares strategies and techniques for working with our oldest students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hook...

160 Round 2: Can I Just Vent?!?!

09 Feb 2022

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Tune in to hear 4 amazing school librarians share their struggles and passion for their programs, the space, their collections and the community they ...

159 Building Reading Culture

05 Feb 2022

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Be inspired by all the ways Sandra Davis using creative problem solving to inspire a love of reading in her school community. I would like to thank co...

158 Nonfiction Advocate

29 Jan 2022

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Melissa Stewart, author of 180 science books for children, shares her love of nonfiction and how our collections can better support ALL our readers. ...

157 Becoming an Essential Leader

22 Jan 2022

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Ewa Elliott and Beth Raff share lessons and effective strategies of leadership in their schools and professional organizations.   I would like to th...

156 Finding Joy

15 Jan 2022

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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 wo...

155 Role as EdTech Specialist

08 Jan 2022

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Learn how Jen Giffen supports her school community (and her PLN!) as both EdTech Specialist AND Teacher Librarian. I would like to thank composer Naza...

154 Library Volunteers

18 Dec 2021

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Learn how Jodie Chapdelaine, Catherine Deutsch and Heather Caouette, 3 library volunteers support their school communities and work to improve their l...

153 DEI and Collection Development

11 Dec 2021

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JoyAnn Boudreau shares her inspirations and resources for building a diverse, equitable and inclusive collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar...

152 UDL, Accessibility and Advocacy for Students

04 Dec 2021

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Amanda Lee shares how UDL and accessibility drives her programming and shapes her library space and collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar R...

151 Purchasing Power

20 Nov 2021

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Learn Carrie Friday's strategies for optimizing a librarian's purchasing power. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the m...

150 Culturally Responsive Library

13 Nov 2021

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Tune in to hear how Fallon Farokhi ensures her library space, collection and programming are culturally responsive and benefit her entire school commu...

149 Author Visits

06 Nov 2021

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Tune in as Stacy Ford and Martha Pangburn share their strategies in scheduling, promoting and hosting author visits. I would like to thank composer Na...

148 AASL21: Getting Involved

30 Oct 2021

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Learn how Jillian Rudes and the National Conference Committee planned AASL21 and why getting involved is so vital to the planning of all conferences. ...

147 From Public to School Library

16 Oct 2021

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Julia Morrobell shares how her experiences in the public library prepared her for the challenges of being a school librarian. I would like to thank co...

146 Community Over Competition

09 Oct 2021

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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...

145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent?!?!

03 Oct 2021

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Tune in to hear 5 amazing school librarians share their struggles and passion for their programs, their space and the community they support.   I wo...

144 Teaching Teachers

19 Sep 2021

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Lindsey Weaver shares effective strategies and how to avoid the pitfalls of leading teacher training and professional development. I would like to tha...

143 Exemplary MS Programming

12 Sep 2021

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Learn all about Erin Baker's award-winning programming in her MS library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music y...

142 Mover & Shaker: Christopher Stewart

03 Sep 2021

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Be inspired as Christopher Stewart reveals the importance of student service and voice outside the school walls.  I would like to thank composer Naza...

141 Manga Librarian

27 Aug 2021

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Ashley Hawkins shares her expertise as well as strategies and resources for building our own K-12 Manga collections. I would like to thank composer Na...

140 Teaching Littles in Our Libraries

20 Aug 2021

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Be inspired as Kelly Burbage shares her strategies and techniques for working with our youngest visitors to our libraries. I would like to thank compo...

139 Role as Tech Coordinator

13 Aug 2021

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Learn how Kathi Edwards supports her school's tech needs while building her library program. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds....

138 Inquiry Learning and FOSIL

06 Aug 2021

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Be inspired as Elizabeth Hutchinson shares how school librarians become integral in guiding students' inquiry learning through FOSIL. Webpage: Elizabe...

137 Website Optimization

30 Jul 2021

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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 ...

136 Motivating Readers

23 Jul 2021

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Learn how to excite and inspire your students' love of reading without incentives and bribery! Amanda Jones, Sarah Sansbury and Ashley Sherman share ...

135 Navigating a New Library

16 Jul 2021

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Martha Bongiorno shares strategies for how to anticipate and prepare starting in a new library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksoun...

134 Ditching Dewey

10 Jul 2021

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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 t...

133 Booktalking

03 Jul 2021

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Learn strategies for giving effective booktalks and inspiring a joy of reading from Allie Cornejo and Stephanie Galvan Russell. I would like to thank ...

132 Raising the Profile of the Library (and Librarian!)

25 Jun 2021

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Learn how Lucas Maxwell promotes his library programs and collection, showcases students talents, supports the staff and helps build school community....

131 Student-Centered Learning by Design

19 Jun 2021

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Jacquelyn Whiting details how school librarians collaborate with teachers while building empathy with students as lessons are reimagined.   I would ...

130 Overcoming Isolation and Building Our PLN

12 Jun 2021

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Dr. Krista Welz shares how Twitter can provide the recognition, authenticity and PD to school librarians when our jobs can be so isolating.   I woul...

129 Exemplary HS Programming

05 Jun 2021

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Learn all about Meggan Ford's award-winning programming in her HS library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music ...

128 Anime Club

29 May 2021

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Learn why Julie Stiver's Anime Club is so successful from a student panel! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music ...

127 Author Fan Face Off

22 May 2021

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Learn all about this fantastic resource for motivating our readers.  Author Steve Sheinkin and School Librarian Stacey Rattner created a YouTube quiz...

126 Juggling Our Roles

15 May 2021

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We ALL struggle with managing the countless demands on us every day.  Learn how Jamie Becker prioritizes and plans in order to support her entire sch...

125 Neurodiversity in Our Libraries

07 May 2021

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Adriana L. White guides us in understanding neurodiversity and how our library spaces, collections and teaching can embrace all our neurodiverse stude...

124 Redefining Our Roles

30 Apr 2021

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Learn how Faith Huff advocates for her role as school librarian as well as her skills and training to support the entire school community. I would lik...

123 Podcasting Possibilities

23 Apr 2021

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Learn how April Barry created a podcasting program supporting collaboration with teachers to create innovative and authentic learning experiences for ...

122 Greatest Hits: HS Programming

17 Apr 2021

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Tune in as Janine Asmus shares the innovative ways she promotes a school wide culture of reading and community building with students and staff. I wou...

121 Student Ambassadors

09 Apr 2021

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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 th...

120 Classroom Management in a Pandemic

02 Apr 2021

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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 Ho...

118 Modern School Library Programs

20 Mar 2021

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Learn how Amanda Jones and Ashley Sherman utilized their scheduling and space to provide their entire school community with programs shaped by curricu...

117 Teaming Up With Your Administration

13 Mar 2021

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Blake Hopper and Vicki Winstead share perspectives and strategies for how to effectively partner with building and district administrators to support ...

116 #OwnVoices and MISelf

06 Mar 2021

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Kelly Hincks and Kerry Guiliano share how a team of Michigan school librarians compiled a K-12 #ownvoices reading list and app. I would like to thank ...

115 Inheriting a MESS

28 Feb 2021

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Hear how Kelsye Baudoin learned to tackle the messes she's inherited and found silver linings along the way. I would like to thank composer Nazar Ryba...

114 Fighting for School Libraries

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Be inspired as Glenys Bichan, President of SLANZA shares strategies for advocacy in New Zealand. SLANZA "A School library is not a luxury, it is a n...

113 Virtual Middle School Programming

14 Feb 2021

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Shannon McNeice shares how she supports her school community and continues library programs virtually while collaborating with her team of middle scho...

112 One School One Book

07 Feb 2021

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Tune in as Lisa Straubinger shares programming strategies for building reading culture including One School One Book. I would like to thank composer N...

111 Jack of ALL Trades

31 Jan 2021

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Like so many school librarians, Patrick Taylor has become a Jack of ALL Trades in supporting his buildings and district.  I would like to thank compo...

110 Kids' Lit Quiz

29 Jan 2021

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Learn how Julie Huggins builds a culture of reading AND coaches a winning Kids' Lit Quiz team I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds...

109 Collaborating with Public Librarians

24 Jan 2021

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Public libraries are our partners.  Learn the innovative ways Harry Coffill is collaborating to support his ENTIRE school community.   I would like ...

108 Broadcasting From Our Libraries

17 Jan 2021

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Dustin McConnell shares strategies and resources for broadcasting from his library to build both a school community AND a community of readers! Equipm...

107 Fighting Fake News

10 Jan 2021

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Learn how Lucas Maxwell teaches students about the importance of recognizing fake news as well as podcasting and Skyping in the library!!! I would lik...

106 PROAdvocacy and You

04 Jan 2021

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Learn how Tiki Love and MASLMD's Advocacy Team are proactive in advocating for ourselves and our programs. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak ...

105 Virtual HS Programming

19 Dec 2020

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Learn how TuesD Chambers excites and invites her school community to join virtual library programming. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at H...

104 Curbside Pickup

13 Dec 2020

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Learn how TuesD Chambers builds coalitions with staff and community with her students using curbside pickup. I would like to thank composer Nazar Ryba...

103 Library School Responds

07 Dec 2020

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Dr. Pamela R. Moore provides the insight on how library schools are preparing aspiring school librarians. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak a...

102 District Librarian

29 Nov 2020

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Lisa Brakel shares the challenges as well as the successes and her perspectives on being a district librarian.   I would like to thank composer Naza...

101 Multilingual Collections

22 Nov 2020

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Hear Sharon Romero share strategies for building and sustaining a multilingual collection which supports the entire school community. I would like to ...

100 Your Graphic Library

14 Nov 2020

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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 Hooksound...

99 Students' Right to Read

07 Nov 2020

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Rachel Monk turns students' mockery into an opportunity to promote a collection for everyone. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds...

98 Virtual Collaboration

31 Oct 2020

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Learn why Sarah Sansbury thinks the opportunities and benefits of virtual collaboration should continue long after we return F2F. I would like to than...

97 Stuff They Didn't Teach You in Library School

25 Oct 2020

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Lori Davis shares the surprises when she started working her first library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music...

96 Social Justice

21 Oct 2020

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School Libraries are perfectly positioned to ensure that social justice has a place in our students' lives.  Erika Long inspires as well as shares st...

95 Pushing into Classrooms

17 Oct 2020

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Learn tips and tricks, and most importantly, perspective from Bethany Mostue in bringing her program into the classrooms.  I would like to thank comp...

94 Virtual Burnout and Self-Care

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in as Andrea Trudeau addresses stressors and share strategies to help navigate this unrecognizable school year.  I would like to thank composer ...

93 New Zealand School Librarian: Penny Walch

05 Oct 2020

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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 t...

92 Media Literacy Essentials

01 Oct 2020

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Learn how Melissa Thom and Jacquelyn Whiting integrate media literacy into lessons for all ages! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksou...

91 Using Wikipedia Wisely

28 Sep 2020

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Steve Tetreault offers lessons and strategies for teaching both students and teachers the value of using Wikipedia in research.   I would like to th...

90 Going Global: Programming for Everyone

21 Sep 2020

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Learn how Ali Schilpp connects her students with the world around them through meaningful opportunities and technology. I would like to thank composer...

89 Library Learning Commons

14 Sep 2020

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Learn EVERYTHING you need to know about creating a Library Learning Commons from Ashley Sherman. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksou...

88 My Caldecott Experience

06 Sep 2020

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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 comp...

86 Virtual Book Clubs

26 Aug 2020

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Kitty Felde, host of the Book Club for Kids Podcast shares her insight and strategies for offering a virtual option to meet and build relationships wi...

85 Library of Congress: Resources for ALL

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

84 Virtual Makerspace

14 Aug 2020

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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 wo...

83 Role as Curator

05 Aug 2020

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Learn how Amanda Jones effectively selects, organizes and shares the resources she curates with her school community.  I would like to thank composer...

82 Virtual Start

31 Jul 2020

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The 2020 School Year is going to be a virtual start for many schools.  Hear how Amanda Johnson is preparing to support her school community. I would ...

81 Creating Community

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how Wendy Cope motivates her readers and sponsors clubs and activity nights to create a library community. I would like to thank composer Nazar R...

80 Social-Emotional Learning: The New Literacy

22 Jun 2020

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Learn how Martha Bongiorno builds SEL into her collection and her library programming. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com fo...

79 Collection Development

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how Carrie Betts considers all the stakeholders and steps to building a collection to support the entire school community. I would like to thank...

78 Virtual Job Interviews

08 Jun 2020

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Learn important strategies for successfully participating in a virtual interview from Courtney Pentland. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at...

77 Virtual Culture of Reading

01 Jun 2020

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Hear how Melissa Thom collaborates in building a culture of reading and strengthens relationships with students remotely! YouTube: Live from the Libr...

76 #GoodTrouble and Advocacy

25 May 2020

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Tune in and hear K.C. Boyd's address microaggressions and share successful strategies for making #goodtrouble in advocating for school librarians and ...

75 Hygge and Happiness

18 May 2020

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Learn how Stephanie Fiedler applies the Danish principles of  Hygge into library spaces and programming and finds happiness. I would like to thank co...

74 Skype in the Library

11 May 2020

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Hear Jennifer Lewis share expert strategies and techniques for making the most of Skype in your Library.  I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak ...

73 Badges, Minecraft and MORE!!!

04 May 2020

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Tune in to hear how Jennifer Lewis builds tech into her programming and badges into her lessons and PD. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at ...

72 OERs

27 Apr 2020

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Learn how Amanda Jones uses OERs to support her library program and her teachers. Presentation: Let's talk OER On Curriculum: How Pinterest and TpT ...

71 Boosting Circulation

20 Apr 2020

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Are you doing everything you can to encourage checkouts? Chelsea Groustra and Christina Zimmerman share their strategies! I would like to thank compos...

70 Virtual Libraries and Librarians

15 Apr 2020

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Learn how Angie Miller has transformed her program into a virtual one while still supporting her school community.  I would like to thank composer Na...

69 Middle School Programming

12 Apr 2020

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Learn award-winning strategies from Laura Foy on supporting all students, all subjects AND building reading culture. I would like to thank composer Na...

68 Communal Space

06 Apr 2020

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Who hasn't had their library space used and misused? Sara Marshall shares her strategies for addressing this challenge.   I would like to thank comp...

67 Student Voice

30 Mar 2020

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Learn how Angela Wojtecki promotes student voice in her library programming. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the musi...

66 Elementary Programming and Nonfiction

22 Mar 2020

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Wendy Garland shares strategies for promoting both her library program and nonfiction collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hookso...

65 Tech Tools for Us

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Finally.  An edtech presentation created by and for school librarians.  Tune in to hear my MACUL presentation "Time for Tech to Work for Us" I would...

64 Teaching from Stage to Screen: Heather Moorefield-Lang

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Be inspired by a favorite instructor at UNC Greensboro.  UNC Greensboro Bio Blog: TechFifteen YouTube: TechFifteen

63 Supporting ELLs

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Michelle Craig share her strategies for providing an inviting and supportive space for English Language Learners. I would like to thank composer ...

62 My Newbery Experience: K.C. Boyd

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it is like to serve on the Newbery Award Selection Committee? K.C. Boyd gives us an insider's perspective.  I would like to thank co...