

School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
Amy Hermon
Tune in as Amy Hermon tackles the issues and challenges school librarians face everyday.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 2min
359 Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs
Stacy Brown shares proven strategies for creating (and sustaining) book clubs across different grade levels as well as leading staff and parent book clubs. Stacy Brown stacybrownreads@gmail.com sbrown@davisacademy.org Social media at 21stStacy Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs and use the code "United20" for 20% off 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 Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 5min
358 Student Privacy
Law for Librarians (and school librarian) Heather Hornor provides a training session on student privacy to our listening community. Heather Hornor @heatherpnwtx.bsky.social IG: mrs.hornor ALA L4L Information L4L present ation E354 Conflict Resolution: Experts Chime In AASL Freedom of Information Day Resources ALA: USA Patriot Act 2001 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 Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Mar 13, 2026 • 45min
357 Supporting Students with Hidden Needs and Talents
Karla Collins identifies the MANY ways in which school librarians are vitally important in connecting interprofessional teams to support our students. Karla Bame Collins Collinskb@longwood.edu Bloomsbury: Order Karla's book and use the code "United20" for 20% off 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 - See Putting Students First Playlist! Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

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Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 25min
356 Texas Freedom to Read Project
Laney Hawes, a parent advocate and founding member of the Texas Freedom to Read Project, recounts organizing communities to defend school library collections. She talks about forming a statewide group, protecting librarians under pressure, documenting directives, fighting coordinated campaigns, and mobilizing local allies to uphold voluntary inquiry and resist censorship.

Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 10min
355 Staff Book Clubs
Veteran School Librarians Molly Dettmann and Katie Moose share their expertise and best practices for building and sustaining a staff book club in their schools. ALL THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES AND SOCIAL MEDIA!!! 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 Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 53min
354 Conflict Resolution: Experts Chime In
Our experts Maura Madigan, Blake Hopper, Becky Calzada, Kaycie Hoffman Blaylock, Heather Hornor and Courtney Pentland share their strategies to avoid and diffuse conflict as librarians engage with our school community. ALL THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES AND SOCIAL MEDIA!!! 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 - Instant PD!!! 100% Free, on demand and customizable! Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Feb 13, 2026 • 45min
353 Changing Spaces and Learning Lessons
Librarians Building Libraries founders Tom Bober, Amanda Jones and Andrea Trudeau share their progress, upcoming events and opportunities for listeners to get involved!!! ALL THE EPISODE'S RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA 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 Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Feb 6, 2026 • 1h 1min
352 Librarians Equal Literacy
Be inspired as 3 NYC parent advodcates push to get certified school librarians in EVERY public school. Librarians Equal Literacy IG: librariansequalliteracy Website E290 Restoring Philly School Librarians 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 - See Elementary! Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Jan 30, 2026 • 1h 28min
351 Unrestricted Checkout and Book Policies
When you know better - you do better. Maura Madigan and Kim Sigle will challenge you to question your routines and procedures in the library. How Equitable Is Your Library Policy? Is Unrestricted Checkout Overdue? Maura Madigan mbmadigan7@gmail.com Maura Madigan | ALA Store Bluesky @mauramadigan7.bksy.social E340 The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything Kim Sigle library.sigle@gmail.com Instagram @eco.kim.librarian SLC Management Matters: Make the School Library a Safe Place SLC Management Matters. Losing Readers Is Worse than Losing Books 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 - See Elementary! Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.

Jan 23, 2026 • 1h
350 Need to Weed???
Of course you do!!! And the Library Police aren't going to judge you. Elyse DeQuoy sorts through the rationale, success strategies and motivate you to tackle any weeding project you have planned. Elyse DeQuoy Gmail: dequoye@fcpsk12.net Need to Weed? Presentation Leading Through the Stacks E134 Ditching Dewey with Kelsey Bogan 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 Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.


