School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

Amy Hermon
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Oct 10, 2025 • 37min

340 The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything

Maura Madigan shares her strategies for becoming a published author AND best practices and resources for K-12 school librarians! Maura Madigan ALA Books (3) Bluesky @mauramadigan7.bksy.social Playlists E293 Administrators as Allies E236 VR and Building Empathy E171 Preparing to Interview E78 Virtual Job Interviews ALA Author Info 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
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Oct 3, 2025 • 56min

339 Librarian in the Wild: Wenndy Pray

Wenndy Pray shares her inspiring journey back to the library, where she fulfills her true purpose and embarks on writing her doctoral dissertation, shedding light on the evolving role of librarians. Wenndy Pray Research resources Instagram: @praytelllibrarian Bluesky @wpray.bsky.social 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
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Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 11min

338 Celebrating School Library Life

Rachel Grover and Stacy Gilbert help us realize the extraordinary work we do every day to support our entire school community and what we can do to support ourselves. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Rachel Grover @rgrov1013: Blue Sky School website groverscornerofthelibrary.com - blog (archived) Stacy Gilbert @ MamaGilbs (BlueSky) @ HayfieldLibrary (Instagram) E250 Helping Students Belong Virginia Association of School Librarians E262 Inclusive Programming Rachel's KnowledgeQuest Blog Author Page Stacy's KnowledgeQuest Blog Author Page KnowledgeQuest Article: Branching Out (via ERIC database) Headspace App for Educators Amy's Spreadsheet for daily record keeping 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
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Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 12min

337 Library Inventory Best Practices

Katie Moose shares her expert strategies and practical tips for maintaining a vibrant collection. Learn how visual and digital inventories can transform your library space. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Katie Moose Gmail: katiemoose@ncslma.org Bluesky:@katherinemoose.bsky.social Twitter: @katiemoose Katie Moose's Notes E308 Passive Programming 2.0 Bingo Card 2023 Bingo Card 2024 Bingo Card 2025 - Staff Version Bingo Card 2025 - Student Version 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
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Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 10min

336 Horror in Our Elementary Collection

Jose Cruz reveals how horror books can empower young readers, spark curiosity and imagination. Discover how to transform your elementary collection! Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment LoC Subject Headings Survey (closing on Sept 19) Jose Cruz jose.cruz@yourcharlotteschools.net Presentation Jose's scary chapter book from Capstone PRE Media Center Website Spooky Middle Grade Summer Scares - RA For All: Horror 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
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Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 1min

335 Freedom to Read Teen Advocacy Toolkit

Emma Eriksson and Kelly Jensen share the process and priorities by which this toolkit was developed to inform and inspire our teen leaders. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Feedback Survey Emma Eriksson EEriksson@bklynlibrary.org www.bklynlibrary.org/books-unbanned Kelly Jensen IG/Bluesky : heykellyjensen Website Brooklyn Public Library: Books Unbanned Why Teens Are Getting Brooklyn Books Unbanned Cards Presentation: Teen Advocacy Toolkit 164 page toolkit 39 page In Their Own Words 303 Anti-Censorship and You 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.
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Aug 22, 2025 • 50min

334 AASL President Amanda Kordeliski

Tune in and be inspired by the leadership and commitment of AASL's new president, Amanda Kordeliski. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Amanda Kordeliski Email: aaslpresident@ala.org Threads/IG @amandalibrarian_reads Bluesky @akordeliski.bsky.social @aaslpres.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social AASL President Courtney Pentland Texas FReadom Fighters Interviews with Sam Helmick and Dan Montgomery Advocacy/Leadership Playlist Publishers Weekly Interview 2025 Mover & Shaker: Advocates Leadership Travel to AASL Chapters Reset by Dan Heath 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
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Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 12min

333 Soft Censorship with Tara Cooper

Discover the crucial role a well-written reconsideration policy plays in protecting a balanced, diverse library collection while avoiding the pitfalls of soft censorship. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Tara Cooper email: mrstjcooper@gmail.com ALAAC25 Presentation Board Policy The Krause List Book Riot Analysis of the Krause List Dallas Observer Article 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
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Aug 8, 2025 • 53min

332 Imposter Syndrome

Feeling like an imposter as a school librarian? You're in good company—join us as we explore why Imposter Syndrome is so common in our field and discover practical strategies to overcome it. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Amanda Chacon Bluesky: @goodreads.bsky.social‬ Twitter: TheGoodRead Tiktok: TheGoodRead IG: OpenBookAmanda 2024 SLJ School Librarian of the Year E242 Our Media Virtual Presence E207 STEM Librarian Atlantic: How to Know You're Not a Phony by Arthur C. Brooks Psychology Today IP Test Clance IP Scale M. Sullivan's KQ Article 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
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Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 33min

331 Spotlight: MASL (Missouri)

Tune in to hear the MANY voices of Missouri school librarians attending their Summer PD! Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment. Missouri Association of School Librarians MASL Inclusive Book Club AASL / AASL25 Saint Louis Art Museum Delmar Loop Neighborhood Ragtag Cinema 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.

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