

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 3, 2025 • 47min
301 LibLearnX with Sam Helmick
ALA President-Elect Sam Helmick provides a sneak peak into LibLearnX and goals for 2025. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Learnics Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription 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! Denver Tattered Cover Bookstore Denver Public Library - Teens Denver Art Museum Sendak exhibit Sam Helmick samhelmick.library@gmail.com @samhelmick.bsky.social LibLearnX 2025 ALA Announcment: 2024-2025 President-Elect Website ALA President Description Author: Nick Brooks E62 My Newbery Experience with K. C. Boyd E88 My Caldecott Experience with Tom Bober

Dec 20, 2024 • 1h 16min
300 Manga Goes to School
Authors and librarians Ashley Hawkins, Emily Ratica, Sara Smith, Julie Stivers and Mouna Toure share their expertise and strategies for building a Manga collection and program to support their entire school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Learnics and mention the podcast for 20% of a subscription 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! SLJ Summit Ashley Hawkins (E141 Manga Librarian) LinkTree, Manga Librarian, Article on Banning of Sasaki & Miyano, 「好き」を育てるマンガ術-少女マンガ編集者が答える「伝わる」作品の描き方 (Translation: Manga techniques to foster "affection" - How to draw works that "communicate" with answers from a shoujo manga editor) by Shigeki Suzuki & Morishita suu (This is only available in Japanese at this time, but if you can read it, I highly recommend it!). Emily Ratica: I have no social media to share. Check out Sara & Ashley's blogs though! Sara Smith Linktree (E280 I Survived: Year 1 District Library Coordinator, E200 Got Graphic Novels? Now What? E100 Your Graphic Library) Julie Stivers Linktree BlueSky Manga in the Middle (manga reviewed with a middle school lens)(E168 Inclusive Libraries E128 Anime Club) Sybil Mouna Toure BlueSky Presentation ALA Editions: Book Blacklight Sugar Press

Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 11min
299 SLJ Summit 24
Attendees at SLJ's Summit in Raleigh, NC share their ideas and inspirations for school librarians everywhere! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Learnics and mention the podcast for 20% of a subscription 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! SLJ Summit TX Freadom Fighters Gina Seymour Makers with a Cause: Creative Service Projects for Youth Service Projects Youth Social Action in the Library

Dec 6, 2024 • 55min
298 Influential Literacy Leaders
Dr. Sarah Sansbury shares her research and best practices for school librarians becoming essential leaders in our schools. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Learnics and mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription 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! Dr. Sarah Sansbury X / IG: @SuperSansbury IASL recording of Dr. Sansbury's findings E98 Virtual Collaboration E136 Motivating Readers E270 What To Do When You Are New Dr. Margaret Merga E204 Supporting Literacy and Wellness E267 Creating a Reading Culture Dr. Kay Oddone Teacher Librarian as Leader and Expert Power E185 Creating Culture Change with Madison Dearnaley E244 Being AI Ready

Nov 24, 2024 • 57min
297 FAME 24
21 Florida school librarians share their goals and perspectives during their annual state conference. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Learnics and mention the podcast for 20% of a subscription 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! FAME Sunshine State Young Readers Award Books Grades 3-5 24-25 Florida Episodes Diana Rendina E183 & E233 Shelley Keppeler E206 Diana Haneski E258 Carrie Friday E151, E226 & E273 AASL23 in Tampa E247 Carrie Russell E268

Nov 15, 2024 • 51min
296 Elementary Book Checkout
Dr. Rachel Ogilvie reveals her discoveries while finding a book checkout routine which works with her students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. 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! Dr. Rachel Ogilvie IG @mrs_o_in_the_library Presentation

Nov 8, 2024 • 50min
295 We Need Short Middle Grade Books!!!
Christina Chatel shares her expert insight and recommendations as a middle school librarian. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. 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! Christina Chatel Twitter: @medialoguer Instagram: @troymsmedia The Girl Who Fell to Earth by Sophia Al-Maria Open Letter to MG Authors Response on X to article Jason Reynolds response SLJ Where's All the Short Fiction 286 Middle School Manifesto with Marcia Kochel 116 #OwnVoices and MiSelf Author Erik Slangerup Troybery program, now in its 25th year 3rd Annual Troybery Author Blitz 2024 Troybery Award Ceremony MISelf in Books app MISelf 2024 list

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 18min
294 The Lazy Librarian's Guide to Creating Reading Culture
Elementary librarian Hannah Webster shares her easy and affordable strategies for creating reading culture in her library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. 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! Hannah Webster IG/Threads: @inwebsterslibrary TASL24 Presentation Single image Animology Read with Malcolm Malcom Mitchell's books

Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
293 Administrators as Allies
Veteran school principal Sean Gailliard and school librarian Dr. Andrea Trudeau share strategies for team building and meaningful collaboration. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. 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! Sean Gaillaird X@smgaillard Linktree Blog: Belonging in the Library Podcast Episode with Dr. Andrea Trudeau Dr. Andrea Trudeau X: @Andrea_Trudeau https://www.noshhlibrarian.com/ E94 Virtual Burnout and Self-Care E202 Renovations: Experts Chime In E236 VR and Building Empathy Book: Nonviolent Communication Book: Crucial Conversations

Oct 18, 2024 • 1h 22min
292 Oh No, You Didn't...
Katie McNamara tackles contentious issues in school libraries and takes a stand. Agree or disagree...you decide. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Scholastic Teachables Call your Scholastic Library Specialists 1-800-387-1437 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! @KatieJMcNamara - Twitter/X & BlueSky Library Quarterly & Yearly Report Teacher Librarian Services Menu Inspiration E201 Library Science Students E145 Can I just vent Round 1 E160 Can I just vent Round 2 E163 Can I just vent Round 3


