

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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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.


