School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Episodes
61 Let's End Literacy Shaming
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What role do you play in ending literacy shaming? Learn about Steve Tetreault's campaign to raise awareness and support our readers and their book cho...
60 Genrefication in the Elementary Library
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Maggi Rohde shares the process and considerations for genrefying her library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.c...
59 Reader's Choice
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does reader's choice look like in your library? Listen to how Jenelle Crocker balances the challenges of choice with the realities we face in our...
58 Building Bridges with a Connected Makerspace
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Makerspace can be powerful extensions of our library programming. Hear how Tamiko Brown extends makerspace opportunities to the classrooms and home ...
57 Adulting 101: Life After High School
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how Joy Currie empowered her graduating seniors with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed after high school. I would like to thank co...
56 Teaching Inquiry and ISTE Certification
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how Laurie Alden inspires inquiry in her students and her journey to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator. I would like to thank composer Nazar Ry...
55 A Balancing Act: Work and School
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing easy about working full-time while completing a Masters degree in Library Science. Hear Patrick Taylor share his story. I would like ...
54 Creating a Safe Space for LGBTQ Students
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Kelly Boston shares strategies and resources for supporting LGBTQ+ students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com fo...
53 Coding and Collaboration
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Kelly Hincks shares strategies for collaboration and resources for coding in your library program. I would like to thank composer Nazar Ryb...
52 Schoolwide Culture of Reading
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Melissa Thom share her strategies and resources for building a schoolwide culture of reading. I would like to thank composer Nazar Ryb...
51 Boss Librarian: K.C. Boyd
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Be inspired as K.C. Boyd shares her journey and strategies for motivating readers and makes #GoodTrouble for her library everyday. K,C.'s blog: T...
50 Mighty Little Librarian: Tiffany Whitehead
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it is ISTE or EdCamp, teaching PD or changing libraries, Tiffany Whitehead brings experience and expertise. I would like to thank composer Naz...
49 Free Money and How to Stretch Your Budget
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Amanda Jones shares strategies for being awarded grants and locating creative funding for her library program. I would like to thank c...
48 The Future of Our Biography Sections
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear great strategies and suggestions on how to renew interest in this often underappreciated corner of our collection. I would like to ...
47 EdTech Trailblazer: Nikki D. Robertson
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Nikki D. Robertson share her perspectives on using social media to promote student learning and our role as EdTech leaders. I would...
46 Littles in Our Libraries
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn strategies and find lots of resources you can use with your youngest patrons! Amanda Johnson shares her techniques for working with Littles ever...
45 Readers' Advisory and MAME 46
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn strategies to address the most challenging of student checkout personalities and hear from school librarians during our annual state conference....
44 Occupational Hazards: Who Knew Our Jobs Could Be So Dangerous?
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dangers are lurking all around our libraries. Our jobs impact everything from what we wear to our health and our mindset. I would like to tha...
43 Advocacy at the State and District Level
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It isn't enough to promote your program at the building level. Tune in to find out how 2 experts made a difference in their districts and home state...
42 Challenged and Banned Books
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for reflections on the upcoming Banned Books Week and an important conversation with Deb Zeman. Resources and additional podcast recommendat...
41 Using Social Media to Showcase Your Library Program
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Amanda Jones shares her award-winning strategies for successfully promoting your library program on social media. I would like to thank comp...
40 Advocating for LGBTQ+ and ALL Students
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for a fascinating interview with JoyAnn Boudreau for strategies and resources for supporting LGBTQ+ and ALL students. I would like to thank...
39 Advice for a 1st Year Librarian (and the rest of us!)
31 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2! This summer, school librarians, shared their best suggestions, tips and tricks for building relationships, managing your time, ...
38 nErDcampMI 2019
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hear all about the excitement in Parma Michigan this week and learn how you can create a nErDcamp of your own. I would like to thank composer Nazar...
37 ICYMI: Season 1
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for the highlights of every episode of Season 1. And be sure to revisit any episodes you may have missed. Happy Listening! I would like...
36 ISTE 19
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear all about how school librarians connected and networked at the largest international ed tech conference. I would like to thank com...
35 Self-Advocacy: WE Are The Resource
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prove your value to your building? Promoting ourselves and ALL the skills we bring is essential if we are going to protect our role in our ...
34 EXTREME Weeding
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are some areas of your collection protected from weeding? What about the classics, award winners and even your reference section? Tune in to find ...
33 Gainful Employment
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summertime means interview season is upon us. Tune in and learn how resumes and interviews have changed over the years. School Librarians and educ...
32 45 Minutes Feels Like FOREVER!!!
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when checkout has ended but the classes keep coming to the library? Consider the suggestions and visit the attached resources which y...
31 Summer Reading Programs
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you promote summer reading in your library? What can School Librarians do to minimize the "summer slide"? I would like to thank composer Nazar ...
30 Summer Plans For Your Library
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As if the end of the year weren't chaotic enough, there's a good chance plans have been made for your library. Tune in this month for episodes devot...
29 Burnout and Self-Care
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the nature of our profession, we will all experience some level of burnout during our careers. Learn the signs and how you can find the se...
28 Graphic Novels: Preaching to the Choir
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get pushback about your graphic novels? Does everyone support your students reading these books? Join me as we consider the misconceptions an...
27 I've Learned I Still Have A Lot To Learn
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you feel like you are expected to be the expert only to realize just how much you actually don't know. Good news! School Librarians are...
26 Book Bounty Hunter: The WORST Job Ever
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you address lost and ruined books in your library? This is a challenge libraries have always faced. There are no easy answers and yet, our ...
25 Learn. Grow. Lead.
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I address our role in promoting diversity in our collections, strategies for obtaining funding and sharing out resources and interviews fro...
24 There's a Substitute in Your Library. What could possibly go wrong?!?!?
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dread leaving your library even for 1 day? You aren't alone. Tune in and I'll share some nightmares - and some helpful tips for preparing for...
23 Traveling Librarians: Both In And Out Of The Loop
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Covering multiple libraries is becomming more and more common. Listen and learn about strategies for keeping organized and ready to teach whether yo...
22 Dr. Seuss
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where does Dr. Seuss fit in our collection today? Join me as I wrestle with the contentious issue of racist and xenophobic art by a much loved child...
21 Genius Hour
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have your teachers included Genius Hours, Passion Projects or 20% Time in their lessons? If so, this is your time to shine. Time to showcase your ...
20 Self-Published Books
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you are handed a self-published book? How does your library include these books in your collection? Join me as I consider the ...
19 Podcasts And You
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where do podcasts fit into your life? Join me as I share all the podcasts which help me do my job everyday. Podcasts offer us a perfect way to per...
18 Give Them What They Want
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you strike a balance in purchasing for your collection? What do you do to insure your students' choices are included and to what extent does cr...
17 Self-Censorship Is Real
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How often have you resorted to self-censorship in your collection, circulation and checkout procedures? Is it just cowardly or have we just decided ...
16 Celebrity Authors and Politics in Our Collection
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you honestly think about celebrity authors' contribution to children's lit? Are children's books becoming more politicized? Will your coll...
15 It Made My Day When...
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as we consider what makes our day and listen to one librarian's story of overcoming a complete loss to find joy in her job as a school librari...
14 The Holidays In Your Library
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I address how the Holidays impact our library program. While our libraries cannot escape the craziness and disruption of our routines, we...
13 A Crisis In The Collection
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what happens when a publisher decides to stop publishing a popular title in my collection. ESPN: Stephen Curry makes shoes available to ...
12 Our Voldemort: Wikipedia
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I address the contentious issue of Wikipedia and what role it has, if any in our students' research strategies. Forbes: Amazon donates $1 ...
11 We are THE Lifelong Learners
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I consider why school librarians exemplify what it means to be lifelong learners. I share feedback from a discussion board asking people ...
10 Leveled Books: A Necessary Evil
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I contemplate how school librarians address the issue of leveled books both in our own libraries and classroom libraries. How do we suppo...
9 Got Assistants? Consider Yourself Lucky
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I consider the use of parent and student volunteers as well as district employees as assistants in my libraries. Also in today's episode: D...
8 Live Your Best...Library
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I share the presentation which I gave at MAME 45 this past week: Live Your Best...Library. I will also give an overview of this conferenc...
7 Collaboration: One size DOES NOT fit all
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I consider collaboration with building teachers, principal, school district and fellow school librarians. How does our schedule affect th...
6 Classroom Libraries...Rivals or Partners???
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I delve into the divisive issue of classroom libraries and our role in supporting them as school librarians. Challenge the recommendation...
5 Book Snob: Guilty as charged
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I wrestle with the contentious topic of book snobbery in the library. Aren't we trained to be selective and judicious in how we spend our...
4 Book Warden - Truth Hurts
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I delve into the thorny topic of the role school librarians play as "Book Wardens" with our checkout policies and students' book choices. ...
3 Purchasing: Who doesn't like to spend someone else's money?
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I tackle the issue of purchasing materials for your collection. Avoid the pitfalls and consider how we prioritize how we spend our limite...
2 Discards: Yet Another Dirty Secret Librarians Keep
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I tackle the challenges of discarding books from your library collection. I'll share lots of strategies for repurposing discards as well ...
1 Weeding: The Librarian's dirty little secret
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I tackle the challenges of weeding a school library collection. CREW: A Weeding Manual for Modern Libraries