

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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Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 16min
251 Respecting Our Littles
Amanda McCoy shares strategies and solutions for customizing our library spaces, programs and procedures for our youngest patrons. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Amanda McCoy X/Twitter: @illinimccoy Website YouTube: Ahoy, Mrs. McCoy! E175 Storytime Strategies AASL23: Don't Forget the Littles

Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 53min
250 Helping Students Belong
Rachel Grover and Stacy Gilbert share their perspectives and strategies for helping students find their place in the library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Rachel @rgrov1013: Twitter, Threads, Blue Sky IG @rrmslibrary School website Stacy @ MamaGilbsLib (Twitter, Instagram, Threads) @ MamaGilbs (BlueSky) @ HayfieldLibrary (Twitter, Instagram) Virginia Association of School Librarians AASL23: Finding Their Place, pt. 1 (Tune in Winter 2024 for pt. 2!) AASL Spring 2020 Branching Out E186 Teaming Up with Athletes E61 Let's End Literacy Shaming E183 Makerspace and Library Space E184 Lunch in the Library E169 Passive Programming Vox: Barbieheimer Putting Students First Playlist

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 9min
249 Pleasure Reading Research
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 librarians. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! IASL Presentation (See slide 24 for contact info) 2018 Teacher Librarian Article: Proactive Advocacy University of Nebraska - Kearney AASL's Online Survey (Open Nov 6-20)

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 6min
248 Book Launch Party
Natalie Daily shares her resources and strategies for throwing a successful book launch party in her library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Twitter: @mrsdailymlis IG: @mrsdailymlis E196 Community Connections @octaviaebutlerlibrary Library website Book Launch Party Pictures AASL's Online Survey (Open Nov 6-20)

Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 55min
247 AASL23
25 Attendees from 19 States share their strategies, resources and EdTech tools while attending AASL23 in Tampa. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! AASL Idea Share resources Presentation: Curating Your PLN Presentation: The Transitioning School Librarian E183 Makerpace and Library Space with Diana Rendina E174 Teacher of the Year: Molly Dettmann E48 Future of Our Biography Section with Tara Thomas E158 Nonfiction Section with Melissa Stewart Montana State University Library Media Certificate

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 50min
246 Spotlight: OASL
Thank you to the wonderful attendees at OASL23 who shared their strategies and library programs! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! E125 Neurodiversity in our Libraries E153 DEI and Collection Development

Oct 10, 2023 • 2h 28min
245 Spotlight: NCSLMA
Attendees and presenters at NCSLMA 2023 share their strategies, solutions and resources. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Join NCSLMA Impact Dashboards Elementary Genrefying Presentation Junior Librarian Program Enchanted Self-Care Create Library Engagement 10-Minute Magic SparkLab https://www.ccs.k12.nc.us/Page/9098 https://www.sparknc.org/ https://www.districtc.co/

Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 25min
244 Being AI Ready
Dr. Kay Oddone shares how librarians can be essential leaders guiding their school community to become AI ready. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Search by title, guest and location! Twitter: @KayOddone Linking Learning E185 Creating Culture Change AI Ready: How School Libraries can lead in the era of algorithms Perplexity.ai Oakland Schools: Have No Fear, AI is Here Oakland Schools: Navigating the Digital Landscape Articles mentioned: Empowering educators to be AI-ready. AI for School Teachers. CRC Press. Prompt engineering as academic skill: a model for effective ChatGPT interactions. Times Higher Education.

Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 21min
243 Emerging Leaders
Learn how Brandi Veal, Cybele Garcia Kohel, Sara Levine and Brittany Sharitz applied, collaborated and shared their expertise in ALA's 2023 Emerging Leader Program. Brandi Veal X/Twitter: @veal_brandi Instagram: @dc_library Cybele Garcia Kohel Blog Mary Jackson Elementary Library welcome video Sara Levine X/Twitter: @salthelibrarian Brittany Sharitz Instagram: @MHSlibrariansharitz ALA Emerging Leaders Program Developing Inquisitve Learners, Critical Thinkers and Resourceful Citizens Inquire Activity Guide

Sep 15, 2023 • 53min
242 Our Media Virtual Presence
Amanda Chacon showcases her award-winning approach to supporting her #library program and role as #librarian through her use of social medial. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Amanda Chacon Twitter: TheGoodRead Tiktok: TheGoodRead IG: STEMLib E207 STEM Librarian Portfolio Carroll Library Website Evaluation Template TLA's MVP Award Past Winners Deb Zeman, MVP honoree Instagram & Twitter: @debzemanlms E42 Challenged and Banned Books E163 Round 3: Can I Just Vent?!?! E180 Survival Guide Amanda Hunt, MVP honoree Twitter/IG: @thenextgenlibrarian E225 Content Warning TLA: Tall Texan Leadership Program Glennon Doyle


