

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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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.

Jan 16, 2026 • 1h 3min
349 Inquiry with the Tinies
Valerie Jopeck shares her strategies for introducing visual literacy and inspiring inquiry in her youngest students. Valerie Jopeck Email: vtjopeck@fcps.edu Inquiry with the Tinies Presentation Guided Inquiry QFT: From the Right Question Institute Which face is real? 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 9, 2026 • 1h 19min
348 Finding Your Light
Kannan Cangro shares her inspiration for infusing her library programs and daily teaching with joy. Sponsor: Tiny Cat Kannan Cangro's preferred Social Media @cangrolib on Bluesky and Instagram Presentation: Finding Your Light Quick Guide E346 Elementary STEAM & CS Presentation: STEAM & CS E168 Inclusive Libraries E345 Empowering Student Volunteers 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

Dec 19, 2025 • 1h 20min
347 Library Joy
TuesD Chambers and Lori Lieberman share favorite programs in their school libraries which generate excitement and student (and staff) engagment. Sponsor: Tiny Cat Margaret Grazier bio E184 Lunch in the Library TuesD Chambers Twitter: @BeaverReaders IG: BeaverReadersBHS E105 Virtual HS Programming E104 Curbside Pickup Lori Lieberman IG: LHSLibraryLori Email:llieber1@pps.net E265 Romance Book Club AASL25: Library Joy Icelandic Christmas Book Flood (Smithsonian) 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

Dec 5, 2025 • 1h 7min
346 Elementary STEAM & CS
Kannan Cangro shares her strategies and resources (and AASL25 presentation!) for incorporating STEAM and CS into her elementary library lessons. Quick Guide Presentation Preferred Social Media: @cangrolib on bluesky and instagram Keva Planks 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.

Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 13min
345 Empowering Student Volunteers
Diana Haneski and Dione Mila share their expertise and best practices (as well as resources!) for supporting student volunteers in K-12 school libraries. ALA Book Dione Mila IG @LibraryHubLife My monthly newsletter Linkedin From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library | All4Ed E258 Emotional Support Librarian Diana Haneski @MSDlibrarymedia @dhaneski @RiversTales River our MSD therapy dog Newsletter MSD Media Center I Love My Librarian Award Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Who Face Adversity HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response Wakelet: Mindfulness in the Media Center E257 Building a Brand ALA: Guidelines for Authors

Nov 14, 2025 • 1h 5min
344 Spotlight: VAASL25
Tune in to hear the MANY voices of Virginia school librarians attending their 50th Annual State Conference! VAASL Colonial Williamsburg 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.

Oct 31, 2025 • 59min
343 Building Media Skills Through Video Production
Kelsey LaPort shares her AASL25 presentation and resources! Kelsey LaPort IG: @kelseyisabooknerd AASL25 Presentation The Sustainable Libraries Initiative ALA Emerging Leaders New York State Educational Media/Technology Association (EMTA) grant BBC Flying Penguins Amy's Work Log 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

Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 4min
342 AASL25
21(!!!) School librarians share their perspectives while attending our national conference in St. Louis. The Humble Brag E243 Emerging Leaders (including Sara Levine!) E266 Grant Writing with Keely Nudos Library on Lock with Lauren Mobley E173 Reviving Our Libraries with Wendy Cope and Lauren Mobley E179 Tales from a 1st Year School Librarian with Lauren Mobley E252 Black Girl Magic with Lynair Miller and Lauren Mobley AASL25 official website 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

Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 1min
341 Community Collection Development
Learn how Alexa Dumas quickly transformed her collection while tapping the energy and enthusiasm of student helpers. Alexa Dumas IG: alexd_reads Bluesky alexadoom.bsky.social Relabeling Process Project Completion Community Collection Development Olympian Reading Challenge E198 Genrefication with Kelsey Bogan E330 Young Teen Lit with Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel 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


