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School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonYoung Teen LitLearn what 2 school librarians are doing to address a significant gap in their library collections.     Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment. Website: Young Teen Lit Email: itstimeforyoungteenlit@gmail.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youngteenlit.bsky.social IG: young_teenlit #itstimeforyoungteenlit #youngteenlit E286 Middle School Manifesto (Marcia Kochel) E295 We Need Short Middle Grade Books (Christina Chatel) @troymsmedia @medialoguer.bsky.social Marcia Kochel’s social media...2025-07-2558 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonMake a Difference in the WorldAmanda Struckmeyer shares K12 programming and resources in her new book based on the Sustainable Development Goals.    Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment.   Amanda Moss Struckmeyer amandacmoss@gmail.com UofWisconsin Ed.D. Educational Sustainability Make a Difference Book DIY Programming and Book Displays E169 Passive Programming E309 Passive Programming 2.0 Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In searc...2025-07-1838 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonFulbright Teacher ExchangeFrom submitting her application to her semester working in Finland, Dr. Samantha Hull shares her journey as a Fulbright Educator.   Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment.   E311 Librarians Building Libraries Fulbright Teacher Exchanges Dr. Samantha Hull IG: @optintoadventure 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/podcas...2025-07-111h 11School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonALA Annual Conference 2025Hear MANY library leaders share their takeaways while attending this year's American Library Association's Annual Conference in Philadelphia.   Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment.   ALA Annual 2025 New Executive Director New ALA President Library on Lock Podcast National History Day E175 Reviving Our Libraries  E179 Tales from a 1st Year Librarian E252 Black Girl Magic E316 International Librarianship E290 Restoring Philly School Librarians R.A.I...2025-07-041h 32School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonConnecting with Your CommunityAngela Myers shares inspiring programs which support her entire school and her neighborhood.   Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment   Angela Myers:  amyers@bcps.k12.va.us Twitter: @LibraryRmms FB:  @rmmslibrary IG:  rmmslibrary RMMS Library Webpage E169 Passive Programming (April 2022) E214 Greatest Hits: Middle School (March 2023) Connecting the Community with Your Library State of the Library Visuals Report 2025 Community Outreach Sponsored by the RMMS Library: Am...2025-06-271h 15School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonCommittee Leadership: Molly DettmannMolly Dettmann shares strategies (and rewards) of serving on and chairing committees.   Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment   Molly Dettmann IG @mollydett IG/FB @normannorthlibrary Norman North Library Website Teacher of the Year Finalist Profile Teacher of the Year Finalist Post (Norman Public Schools IG) AASL Blog about Library Molly Dettmann receives AASL Frances Henne Award | ALA E174 Teacher of the Year (May 2022) 2025 SLJ Mover an...2025-06-2049 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonUnlock College SuccessCollege librarian Lisa Seymour and HS librarian Amy Armbruster team up to assist HS students taking college courses.   Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment   Lisa Seymour Presentation LibGuide  IB statement on use of AI 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 Pla...2025-06-1359 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonGrowing Teen EngagementAuthor and school librarian Jessica Fitzpatrick highlights goals and considerations in designing teen programming.   Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment   Jessica Fitzpatrick Bluesky: @librarianfitz.bsky.social Twitter: @librarianfitz IG: @librarian_fitz Book: Growing Teen Engagement E186 Teaming Up with Athletes SLJ Mover and Shaker 2022 Grit by Angela Duckworth 258 Emotional Support Librarian (Diana Haneski) 169 Passive Programming (Angela Myers) 308 Passive Programming 2.0 (Katie Moose)  ...2025-06-0646 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonCareer ReadinessRebecca Lowe shares strategies and resources for building meaningful career readiness in her library programming.   Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Rebecca Lowe Presentation/Resources   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...2025-05-301h 09School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonUsing Comics to Teach Social JusticeAmy Brownlee provides a behind-the-scenes look at the NEH Summer Institute she attended and all the resources shared by experts.     Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment   The Librarians documentary @amybrownlee93 on BlueSky & Instagram NEH K-12 Summer Institutes Blog post Resource page Comic-Con 2025 PD with Perks: Travel and Learn article Facebook group: Scholarships, Grants, Summer Institutes & Opportunities for Teachers Blog: BiblioBrownlee.weebly.com Understanding Comics (S. McCl...2025-05-2356 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonUnder Attack and Fighting BackLibrarian Christine Beachler and researcher Dr. Sara Hoeve share their strategies and expertise learned over years defending students' access to library books.   Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment   E199 Champion Defender: Martha Hickson The Conflict Campaign with Mica Pollock Jodi Picoult’s Letter    Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for...2025-05-161h 14School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonOpen BooksLearn everything you need to know to get wonderful FREE books for your library from Open Books!     Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment! Jaskaran Kaur Gmail: jaskaran@openbooks.org FB/IG  @openbooks501c3 Bluesky @openbooks501c3.bsky.social Linkedin Website Middle School Set Introductory Packet Open Books Merchandise Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper   Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location! 2025-05-0956 minBook Flood PodcastBook Flood PodcastAmy Hermon on the School Librarians United Podcast (E16)Amy Hermon is the host of the School Librarians United Podcast. As host, Amy has interviewed more than 150 school librarians in 33 States, Canada, UK, Ghana, Australia and New Zealand. 291 episodes downloaded in all 50 States and over 153 countries.  School Librarians United School Librarians United Playlists2024-11-1232 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonVisual Book ListsMelissa Corey shares the MANY free resources she has created to promote a reading culture in her school.   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 s...2024-01-121h 13School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonNewsletters 101Faith Huff shares the Who/What/Why/When/Where and How to create effective and impactful newsletters. 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...2023-09-011h 18School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonLibrary OrientationDiana Rendina shares her strategies and best practices for creating meaningful a library orientation. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Literati Book Fairs: Schedule your first Literati book fair for this upcoming school year and use the code UNITED to receive a $500 Titlewave gift card  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 forma...2023-07-141h 00School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonTables Are TurnedPenny Walch and Amy chat about podcasting. 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 SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Penny Walch Twitter: @southwellibrary E145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent? E93 New Zealand School Librarian E110 Kids’ Li...2023-05-051h 30School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonIB LibrarianIB instructors Graeme Boyd and Klaudia Janek share what it takes to be an IB 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 Blog: 5 Things For Educators Teaching Black History Month Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Send questions for Penny Walch’s interview o...2023-02-031h 21School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy Hermon#TeachSDGsMartha Bongiorno inspires us with her innovative programs which showcase students and teach SDGS.   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 Series: The Science of History Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Send questions for Penny Walch’s interview of Amy to @southwellibra...2023-01-2756 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonEmpowering Elementary StudentsBe inspired as Ben Kort shares strategies, programs, procedures and layout to encourage student access, independence and opportunity. 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 Series: You Choose: Monster Hunter Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Send questions for Penny Walch’s interview o...2023-01-201h 16School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSTEM LibrarianAmanda Chacon shares her commitment to both becoming a STEM librarian and creating a space to foster the love of STEM throughout her 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 STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Send ques...2023-01-131h 05School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonMotivating Teen ReadersMargaret Sullivan shares her experiences and strategies for exciting a love of reading in our older 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 Contact Angie Kalthoff Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app E43 Advocacy at the State and District Level Knowled...2022-10-141h 29School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSurvival GuideDeb Zeman shares strategies and tricks of the trade to make sure you are working smarter - not harder! 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 Riley Reynolds Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists Instagram & Twitter: @debzemanlms E42 Challenged and Banned Books E163 Round 3: Can I Just Vent?!?! How...2022-06-181h 17School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonWebsite OptimizationCaroline Carr considers all the ways in which our websites support our entire school community and how we can maximize this opportunity. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Twitter: CarolineNCarr TikTok: carolinencarr Instagram: carolinen_carr Parkwood Hill Intermediate Library Amy Hermon’s website (Weebly no databases) Blog: 6 Steps to Create a Great School Library Website2021-07-3053 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonClassroom Management in a PandemicAmy Rubin shares strategies as she meets the challenges of teaching in the library during a pandemic! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Amy Rubin’s Virtual Makerspace Memes - GoogleSlides Calendar - GoogleSlides Kids’ Book of Questions - GoogleSlides2021-04-021h 04School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonVirtual Middle School ProgrammingShannon McNeice shares how she supports her school community and continues library programs virtually while collaborating with her team of middle school librarians. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Podcast episode: Next in Ed:  Amy Hermon Sedgwick Library Kids’ Lit Quiz US Escape Rooms Trivia  Apex Minecraft Server Free for School Library Contact: marketing@apexminecrafthosting.com Amazon V...2021-02-1451 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonFighting Fake NewsLearn how Lucas Maxwell teaches students about the importance of recognizing fake news as well as podcasting and Skyping in the library!!! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Editable PD Certificate Glenthorne High School library webpage Blog: Glenthorne High School Library  Episode 61: Bookings Chat  Book: Podcasting with Youth Fake News Quiz (online) Fake News Quiz (PDF) BBC: The (almost) Complete History of Fake News BBC Trending Podcast: In-dep...2021-01-101h 04School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonMy Caldecott ExperienceLearn from Tom Bober what it takes to serve on one of the most prestigious books award committees in children's literature. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   The Primary Source Podcast Caldecott Home Page Tom Bober’s website Resources for Mock Caldecott book selections: Jen J’s Booklists Calling Caldecott These blogs will also put out lists close to Mock Caldecott time:  Watch. Connect. Read. with John Schu 100 Sco...2020-09-0600 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSoft CensorshipNancy Jo Lambert explains how decisions made in purchasing for our collections sometimes reflects soft censorship and what we can do to overcome this bias. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   KQ: That’s just the way it is KQ: Please give a little respect to me SLJ: Beyond the Collection Diversity Audit: Inclusion is More Than a  Book, Why we should be auditing all of our library services for inclusion and best practices AASL: Defendi...2020-09-0100 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonVirtual Book ClubsKitty Felde, host of the Book Club for Kids Podcast shares her insight and strategies for offering a virtual option to meet and build relationships with students as we read! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Twitter: @BookClubforKids or @kittyfelde Facebook: Book Club for Kids Podcast Instagram: bookclubforkids TEDx at UCLA Bookclubforkids.org https://www.kidslisten.org/ Libro FM: free audiobooks for educators https://kittyfelde.com/ (for info about virt...2020-08-2656 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonLibrary of Congress: Resources for ALLTeacher in Residence and school librarian, Tom Bober shares why the LOC is the perfect OER solution for our school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   LOC Summer Teacher Institutes KQ: Tom Bober Author Archive Tom Bober’s website Pairing Picture Books and Primary Sources: Her Right Foot by David Eggers Picture Books and Primary Sources: Teaching and Learning from Home LOC Education Resources Book: Elementary Educator's Guide to Primary Source...2020-08-2058 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonVirtual MakerspaceWhat happens to our Makerspace when we teach remotely? Amy Rubin shares some of her strategies and resources to connect and support her students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Twitter: @LibrarianRubin (Findley Oaks Media Center) Instagram: librarian_rubin Instagram for school librarians in our district: @fcs_lit Smore: Teleschool Makerspace Smore: sSpring Break Virtual Vacation Smore: Summer Activities (Includes a Makerspace Section) Novel Engineering KQ: Partnering with Parents 2020-08-1452 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonRole as CuratorLearn how Amanda Jones effectively selects, organizes and shares the resources she curates with her school community.  I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Facebook: LOM Library Instagram: lom_library Twitter: @LOMiddleLibrary  Twitter: @abmack33 Presentation: Let’s Talk OERs  Live Oaks Middle Library website Wakelet presentation Wakelet video Teacher resources  Student resources Twitter chat with superintendent School Librarian Ideas for Navigating Fall 2020 Programmin...2020-08-0540 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonVirtual StartThe 2020 School Year is going to be a virtual start for many schools.  Hear how Amanda Johnson is preparing to support her school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Powtoon: Intro to staff (needs 2020 updates!)2020-07-3144 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonCreating CommunityHear how Wendy Cope motivates her readers and sponsors clubs and activity nights to create a library community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   IG: @woodstockmslibrary Twitter: @wendypcope 2015 Media Specialist of the Year Woodstock Middle School website Menu of Services (TY Sarah Sansbury) 2018-2019 Annual Report 2019-2020 Annual Report Impossible Possibilities blog 2020-06-281h 06School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSocial-Emotional Learning: The New LiteracyLearn how Martha Bongiorno builds SEL into her collection and her library programming. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.  Discovering the Remarkable Two Key Ways School Libraries Can Impact Social-Emotional Learning Seven Mindsets Book Lists for Middle Schoolers and Young Adults Create a Difference: Live to Give with Compassionare Makers Program Wakelet: SEL Literacy in the Library Skype with Danny Meyer: A discussion on how social activism impacts the world World Kin...2020-06-2252 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonCollection DevelopmentLearn how Carrie Betts considers all the stakeholders and steps to building a collection to support the entire school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Presentation: Strategies for Collection Development Strategies for Collection Development Collection Devt workpage @westmaplemedia cbetts@birmingham.k12.mi.us2020-06-151h 02School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonVirtual Job InterviewsLearn important strategies for successfully participating in a virtual interview from Courtney Pentland. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. KQ: Making Over Your To-Do List (2/19/2020) SLJ: Time for “Tidying Up” the School Library (2/1/2019) AASL: School Librarian Interview Question Matrix Episode 33: Gainful Employment2020-06-0847 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonVirtual Culture of ReadingHear how Melissa Thom collaborates in building a culture of reading and strengthens relationships with students remotely! YouTube: Live from the Library #LiteracyInspiredCrafts Website bit.ly/MasksByMelissa Enrichment Resources WHPS Online Professional Learning Melissa Thom’s blog: Joyful Learning Bristow Middle School Virtual Library (a work in progress) Schoolwide Culture of Reading Padlet Book Tasting: Thematic Book Clubs Developing and Nurturing a School-wide Culture of Reading Page Turner Kids: Book Reviews For Kids By Kids Bi...2020-06-0153 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy Hermon#GoodTrouble and AdvocacyTune in and hear K.C. Boyd's address microaggressions and share successful strategies for making #goodtrouble in advocating for school librarians and their programs in D.C Public Schools. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Episode 51: Boss Librarian Episode 62: My Newbery Experience YouTube: AASL’s May 14, 2020 Office Hours: Microaggressions PDF: Examples of Racial Microaggressions PSLA and Allison Mackley School Librarians at the Center of Renewal and Transformation                DC Public School Librarians website2020-05-2553 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonHygge and HappinessLearn how Stephanie Fiedler applies the Danish principles of  Hygge into library spaces and programming and finds happiness. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Twitter - @StephFiedler Instagram - @mrs_fiedler Facebook - @stephanie.fiedler.969 YouTube - Mrs. Fiedler’s Tutorials Pinterest - Mrs. Fiedler’s Pins Davis Drive Elementary Media Center Presentation: Hygge: Using the 10 Danish Principle of Happy Living2020-05-181h 08School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSkype in the LibraryHear Jennifer Lewis share expert strategies and techniques for making the most of Skype in your Library.  I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration  Skype in the Classroom2020-05-1150 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonBadges, Minecraft and MORE!!!Tune in to hear how Jennifer Lewis builds tech into her programming and badges into her lessons and PD. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Building a Community of Readers with Destiny and Biblionasium Microsoft Educator Center Adobe Education Exchange Video of Minecraft in the Library Presentation: A Whole New World with Minecraft2020-05-0452 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonOERsLearn how Amanda Jones uses OERs to support her library program and her teachers. Presentation: Let’s talk OER On Curriculum: How Pinterest and TpT Exacerbate Inequity Guide to Creative Commons Creative Commons Downloadable Guides Defining Open Content KQ: When “Open” isn’t Open: Understanding Copyright and Permissions for OER2020-04-2749 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonBoosting CirculationAre you doing everything you can to encourage checkouts? Chelsea Groustra and Christina Zimmerman share their strategies! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Clipboard: 2nd grade Scavenger Hunt Tables: 2nd Color the books you like Clipboard: 3rd grade Scavenger Hunt Clipboard: 4th Interest Inventory Tables: 5th Interest Inventory Reflection Checklist2020-04-201h 09School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonVirtual Libraries and LibrariansLearn how Angie Miller has transformed her program into a virtual one while still supporting her school community.  I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.  Your PLN: Source of Inspiration or Thief of Joy KQ: The School Library Is Still Open! Ten Ways to Change Our Physical Spaces into Virtual Libraries (April 7, 2020) Inter-Lakes Jr/Sr High Library Blog It’s a Matter of Fact Vogue: I can’t read a book right now2020-04-1555 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonMiddle School ProgrammingLearn award-winning strategies from Laura Foy on supporting all students, all subjects AND building reading culture. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Denham Springs Junior High Library Instagram: @dsjh_library Menu of Offerings End-of-Year Infographic2020-04-1257 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonCommunal SpaceWho hasn't had their library space used and misused? Sara Marshall shares her strategies for addressing this challenge.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Sticky Wickets, or things they don’t teach you in library school2020-04-0645 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonStudent VoiceLearn how Angela Wojtecki promotes student voice in her library programming. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Angela Wojtecki’s webpage Podcast: Nordonia Innovators Example of Services Menu2020-03-3055 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonElementary Programming and NonfictionWendy Garland shares strategies for promoting both her library program and nonfiction collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   MSLA (Feb 2018) Recipe for a Lunch Bunch  Blog: Listen. Connect. Empower. Reader Leader Launch Reader Leaders Buy Books Open Library during Recess One Book Dedham  “Unorganized disaster” Nonfiction neighborhoods Coding With Diverse Books Wakelet Nonfiction activities in our library Clipboard: 2nd grade Scavenger...2020-03-221h 01School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonTech Tools for USFinally.  An edtech presentation created by and for school librarians.  Tune in to hear my MACUL presentation "Time for Tech to Work for Us" I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Choice Board Week 1 Choice Board Week 2 Presentation: Time for Tech to Work for US! Recommended Podcasts2020-03-161h 07School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonTeaching from Stage to Screen: Heather Moorefield-LangBe inspired by a favorite instructor at UNC Greensboro.  UNC Greensboro Bio Blog: TechFifteen YouTube: TechFifteen2020-03-0948 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSupporting ELLsHear Michelle Craig share her strategies for providing an inviting and supportive space for English Language Learners. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.  AASL survey reveals U.S. school libraries lack materials to support needs of ELLs “The Go To Strategies: Scaffolding Options for Teachers of English Language Learners” “Ten Ways to Support ELLs in the School Library”2020-03-0248 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonMy Newbery Experience: K.C. BoydEver wonder what it is like to serve on the Newbery Award Selection Committee? K.C. Boyd gives us an insider's perspective.  I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   K.C. pinned video on Twitter2020-02-2354 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonLet's End Literacy ShamingWhat role do you play in ending literacy shaming? Learn about Steve Tetreault's campaign to raise awareness and support our readers and their book choices. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Annie Ward’s The Nutritional Value of Dessert Books “Literacy Shaming PSA 1: Genre & Level”  on YouTube  “Literacy Shaming PSA 2: Adult Expectations” on YouTube  “Literacy Shaming PSA 3: ‘Boy books’ v. ‘Girl books’” on YouTube Steve Tetreault’s website Knowledge Quest: “Stop Literacy Shaming! Engaging the So-called ‘Non-reade...2020-02-1750 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonGenrefication in the Elementary LibraryTune in as Maggi Rohde shares the process and considerations for genrefying her library.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Bryant Elementary School Library webpage2020-02-0944 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonReader's ChoiceWhat does reader's choice look like in your library? Listen to how Jenelle Crocker balances the challenges of choice with the realities we face in our libraries every day. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Reflection page We Are Pressuring Students to Read Too Fast, Too Much, Too Soon If we want our youngest students to love reading, we have to do 3 things Powerful Things Happen When We Let Kids Choose What They Read Bryant Elem...2020-02-0359 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonBuilding Bridges with a Connected MakerspaceMakerspace can be powerful extensions of our library programming.  Hear how Tamiko Brown extends makerspace opportunities to the classrooms and home with her students! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Meet Tamiko Brown, SLJ’s 2017 School Librarian of the Year Makerspace Blog AASL: Building Bridges Between Makerspace and Curriculum Creating Mobile Maker Education Library Programs Follett Titlewave: Makerspace and Innovation (Currated by Tamiko) Mock Newbery Book Club: Podcast with students (podcast episode) Mix i...2020-01-2650 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonAdulting 101: Life After High SchoolHear how Joy Currie empowered her graduating seniors with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed after high school.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   SLJ: Expanding Library Collections To Meet The Needs Of The Community Adulting 101: Life After High School2020-01-2035 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonTeaching Inquiry and ISTE CertificationHear how Laurie Alden inspires inquiry in her students and her journey to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Global Read Aloud ISTE’s Certification FAQ page Laurie Alden’s TPT page2020-01-1356 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonA Balancing Act: Work and SchoolThere is nothing easy about working full-time while completing a Masters degree in Library Science. Hear Patrick Taylor share his story. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Michigan school libraries are still in limbo.  Why? Patrick Taylor’s YouTube channel School of Information Sciences at Wayne State University FAQs for Experimental School Library Media Specialist Program Libraries 2020: It’s No Coincidence Twitter: @takeupthemantle Instagram: @gvtaylorp.reads2020-01-0652 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonCreating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ StudentsListen as Kelly Boston shares strategies and resources for supporting LGBTQ+ students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Queer Eye for the Library A Silent Crisis (available in Michigan) GLSEN Library as Safe Space, Librarian as Ally GLSEN Activities (K-12 lesson plans and program materials) GLSEN 2019-2020 School Calendar ALA’s Rainbow Roundtable We Need Diverse Books2019-12-161h 00School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonCoding and CollaborationTune in as Kelly Hincks shares strategies for collaboration and resources for coding in your library program. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   KQ The Glass Half Full: Focusing on the Positive KQ The Ready to Code (RtC) Collection  KQ 4 Thoughts from an Elementary School Tour KQ Summarizing with Dash: A Collaborative Project with 1st Grade ALA’s Libraries Ready to Code CF First - A Google for Education initiative ALA Ready t...2019-12-0946 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchoolwide Culture of ReadingTune in to hear Melissa Thom share her strategies and resources for building a schoolwide culture of reading. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Padlet: Schoolwide Culture of Reading Creating and sustaining a Schoolwide Culture of Reading Website: Joyful Learning Website: The Joyful Teacher Librarian KidLit Quiz STEM Literacy Lessons Jarred Amato: Teaching and Reading in a book desert Lee and Low: Classroom Library Questionnaire2019-12-0259 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonBoss Librarian: K.C. BoydBe inspired as K.C. Boyd shares her journey and strategies for motivating readers and makes #GoodTrouble for her library everyday.   K,C.’s blog: The Audacious Librarian K.C.’s website K.C.’s SlideShare SJL K.C. Boyd: A Leader for Readers SJL Chicago Hope: K.C. Boyd edCircuit interview with Dr. Rod Berger The Reader’s Advisory Guide to Street Literature East St. Louis School Libraries Circulation Report2019-11-2550 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonMighty Little Librarian: Tiffany WhiteheadWhether it is ISTE or EdCamp, teaching PD or changing libraries, Tiffany Whitehead brings experience and expertise. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   The Book Club for Kids with Kitty Felde My students’ episode (4 min) Blog: Mighty Little Librarian2019-11-1856 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonFree Money and How to Stretch Your BudgetTune in as Amanda Jones shares strategies for being awarded grants and locating creative funding for her library program.    I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Resource page: Amanda Jones “Free Money and How to Stretch Your Budget”2019-11-081h 11School Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonThe Future of Our Biography SectionsTune in to hear great strategies and suggestions on how to renew interest in this often underappreciated corner of our collection.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Awful Library Books NYT’s Telling Trump’s Story to Children Tara Thomas on Social Media Instagram-  @thomastt1213 Twitter-  @thomastt1223 Website-  thomastt1223.wixsite.com/learnlitlive2019-11-0456 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonEdTech Trailblazer: Nikki D. RobertsonTune in to hear Nikki D. Robertson share her perspectives on using social media to promote student learning and our role as EdTech leaders.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   The Incredibly True Adventures of an EdTech Trailblazer Connected Librarians: Tap Social Media to Enhance Professional Development and Student Learning (Digital Age Librarians)2019-10-2845 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonLittles in Our LibrariesLearn strategies and find lots of resources you can use with your youngest patrons! Amanda Johnson shares her techniques for working with Littles everyday.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   KQ: 12 (Mostly cheap) Teacher Tricks that Work in an Elementary Library (Kelly Hincks) Animals can’t check books out of the library (Google Slides) Episode 46 At-a-Glance resource page Surf Seats www.fallingacornsmightyoaks.com (personal blog site, lots of library related resources including Follett Destiny tutorials, some cra...2019-10-2156 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonReaders' Advisory and MAME 46Learn strategies to address the most challenging of student checkout personalities and hear from school librarians during our annual state conference. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Advocating for our Graphic Novel Collections (2 min Powtoon) Challenge Accepted! Readers Advisory and your MOST Challenging Readers (my presentation at MAME)2019-10-1457 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonOccupational Hazards: Who Knew Our Jobs Could Be So Dangerous?Dangers are lurking all around our libraries.  Our jobs impact everything from what we wear to our health and our mindset.     I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Live Oak Middle School Librarian Receives National Attention NYT: Monica Potts In the land of self-defeat Twitter resources - Thanks Jenelle ISTE’s 40 education Twitter chats worth your time Twitter Education Chats Nikki D Robertson’s blog post Twitter for Librarians  2019-10-0751 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonAdvocacy at the State and District LevelIt isn't enough to promote your program at the building level.  Tune in to find out how 2 experts made a difference in their districts and home states.     I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   KQ: Your PLN: Source of Inspiration or Thief of Joy?  Michigan Public Radio’s program  Stateside’s interview with Kathy Lester MAME (Michigan Association for Media in Education)  Advocacy resources The Importance of Advocacy at the State Level The District Library Newslet...2019-09-2749 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonChallenged and Banned Books WeekTune in for reflections on the upcoming Banned Books Week and an important conversation with Deb Zeman.  Resources and additional podcast recommendations included.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Tennessean.com Harry Potter books removed from St. Edward Catholic School due to ‘curses and spells’ (Sept 6, 2019) @DebZemanLMS BannedBooksWeek Tweet Celina ISD Library Services YouTube: Dav Pilkey on banning books School Library Journal: Pat Scales column “Scales on Censorship” ALA’s Intellectual Freedom Blog...2019-09-2243 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonUsing Social Media to Showcase Your Library ProgramListen as Amanda Jones shares her award-winning strategies for successfully promoting your library program on social media. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Put Your Self(ie) Out There: Using Social Media to Showcase Your School Library 2019 International Bookmark Exchange Project Digital International Bookmark Exchange Project Bee Cause Project Our website    ALA’s Banned Book Week Resource Page2019-09-1450 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonAdvocating for LGBTQ+ and ALL StudentsTune in for a fascinating interview with JoyAnn Boudreau for strategies and resources for supporting LGBTQ+ and ALL students.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Blog: Jumping With Joy ISTE presentation: Resources and Strategies to Support LGBTQ+ Students Wakelet page of collection development resources Wakelet page of LGBTQ PD  No More Ghosts by K. A. Holt EduPrideAlliance GLSEN School Calendar 2019-2020 Recommended podcast episodes: KidLit Women...2019-09-0953 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonAdvice for a 1st Year Librarian (and the rest of us!)Welcome to Season 2!  This summer, school librarians, shared their best suggestions, tips and tricks for building relationships, managing your time, prioritizing, programming and a librarian's mindset!     I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   New on the Job: A School Librarians Guide to Success 2nd edition 5 Tips for New School Librarians (and those who aren’t so new) 3 Strategies for a First-Time Librarian 10 Tips for New School Librarians! 15 of the Absolute Best Podcasts for Children’s Books  ...2019-08-3141 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonnErDcampMI 2019Hear all about the excitement in Parma Michigan this week and learn how you can create a nErDcamp of your own.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   SLJ’s Neverending Search by Joyce Valenza: ISTE Librarians’  Takeaways (Crowdsourced) Updated ISTE Librarians Network News: ISTE19 Resources KidLit These Days on Apple Podcasts BookRiot’s The Kids Are Alright Newsletter signup (KidLit and MG) nErDcamp2019 website 2019 Nerd Camp Walkthrough (8 min) Library Card Tote Ba...2019-07-1135 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonICYMI: Season 1Tune in for the highlights of every episode of Season 1.  And be sure to revisit any episodes you may have missed.  Happy Listening!   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Leave a voice message!  What advice would you give to a 1st year? Texas Bluebonnet Master List Announced2019-07-0631 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonISTE 19Tune in to hear all about how school librarians connected and networked at the largest international ed tech conference.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Leave a voice message!  What advice would you give to a 1st year? Shared ISTE Resources:  Mr. Davola’s Google folder Ditch That Textbook Wakelet 10 EdTech presentations by Eric Curtis The Edublogger’s Resource Page Periodic Table of Google Extensions Google Tools you should be using in...2019-06-3035 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSelf-Advocacy: WE Are The ResourceHow do you prove your value to your building? Promoting ourselves and ALL the skills we bring is essential if we are going to protect our role in our schools. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   A District’s Biggest Bargain 21st Century School Library Media Specialist Why school librarians matter Elizabeth Hutchinson: Why do teachers need librarians? 10 Reasons why librarians are more important than ever The Many Hats of the School Librarian 2019-06-1733 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonEXTREME WeedingAre some areas of your collection protected from weeding?  What about the classics, award winners and even your reference section?  Tune in to find out why your collection benefits from EXTREME weeding. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   100% Book Return Awards NYC School Library Guidebook: Weeding But it was an award winner! A Passion for Weeding Winning at Weeding Seven Answers to Seven Questions Episode 354: Weeding is Fundamental/Packhorse Librarians2019-06-1028 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonGainful EmploymentSummertime means interview season is upon us.  Tune in and learn how resumes and interviews have changed over the years.  School Librarians and educators of all grade levels can benefit from all these resources. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Sketchnote by H. Herwig Podcast: 10 tips to land your first teaching job AASL’s Finding a Job ALA’s Resume Yay or Resume Nay? Cult of Pedagogy: Job Interview Advice for teachers Joyce Valenza’s...2019-06-0333 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy Hermon45 Minutes Feels Like FOREVER!!!What do you do when checkout has ended but the classes keep coming to the library?  Consider the suggestions and visit the attached resources which you can use today to make these last visits to the library meaningful and fun for everyone! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Donalyn Miller: The Key to Summer Reading At-A-Glance Ideas for 45 minute classes Go Noodle Go Summer YouTube: Storytime with Ryan and Craig2019-05-2033 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSummer Reading ProgramsHow do you promote summer reading in your library? What can School Librarians do to minimize the "summer slide"? I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   SLANZA: Successful Summer Reading Programmes NZ National Library: School Libraries-Encourage Summer Reading Components of High-Quality Summer Reading Programs NEA’s Summer Reading Resources Collaborative Summer Reading Program Making a Splash With Summer Reading2019-05-1340 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSummer Plans For Your LibraryAs if the end of the year weren't chaotic enough, there's a good chance plans have been made for your library.  Tune in this month for episodes devoted to the the unique challenges we face during the last weeks of school.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   30 Books for 30 Days of Ramadan Global Read Aloud 2019 Metro elementary schools keep libraries open to combat “summer slide” Libraries are Bridging the Summer Gap for Hungry Kids2019-05-0630 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonBurnout and Self-CareThanks to the nature of our profession, we will all experience some level of burnout during our careers.  Learn the signs and how you can find the self-care which best serves your needs.    I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Mayo Clinic: Job burnout: How to spot it and take action Got a minute? Instruction tune-up for time pressed librarians Cult of Pedagogy April 14, 2019 Episode 119 Angela Watson’s 40-Hour Teacher Workweek Club Avoiding School Librarian Burnout: Simple S...2019-04-2937 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonGraphic Novels: Preaching to the ChoirDo you get pushback about your graphic novels?  Does everyone support your students reading these books? Join me as we consider the misconceptions and winning rationale to promote graphic novels for all our students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Annie Ward: The Nutritional Value of Dessert Books ALA: Schools and Minor Rights 2019 ALSC’s Graphic Novel Reading List Graphic Novelizations in the ELA Classroom Newsmaker: Stan Lee NYT’s Review Anne Frank’s Diary: T...2019-04-1529 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonI've Learned I Still Have A Lot To LearnHow often do you feel like you are expected to be the expert only to realize just how much you actually don't know.  Good news! School Librarians are expert search engines. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Crain’s Detroit Business: WSU to roll out fast-track librarian certificate (February 19, 2019) FAQs for WSU’s Experimental School Library Media Specialist Certificate Program AL Magazine: The Badass Librarians of Jeopardy! Time: GOT Why Medieval Libraries Chained their Books Lo...2019-04-0829 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonBook Bounty Hunter: The WORST Job EverHow do you address lost and ruined books in your library?  This is a challenge libraries have always faced.  There are no easy answers and yet, our collections depend on loss prevention and recovery.  Tune in and decide for yourself. The Guardian: Fine owed by George Washington NBC: Library Waives Fees for Sully’s Waterlogged Books Slate: Long Overdue Chicago Tribune Sept 2012: CPL closes book on amnesty Smithsonian: This Library System is Willing to Forgive Your Fine...Just this Once Queens Library: Read Down Your Fees Bo...2019-04-0130 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonLearn. Grow. LeadJoin me as I address our role in promoting diversity in our collections, strategies for obtaining funding and sharing out resources and interviews from #MACUL19 I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Lifelines with hosts Ann Braden and Saadia Faruki Book Riot: Presenting KidLit These Days 21 Books you Should Add to Your Library that Share Muslim Voices Rachel Mainero’s Innovative Learning Hub My presentation at MACUL RIP BookFlix: Now what? Dr. K. Mattson tinyu...2019-03-2533 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonThere’s a Substitute in Your Library. What could possibly go wrong?!?!?Do you dread leaving your library even for 1 day?  You aren't alone. Tune in and I'll share some nightmares - and some helpful tips for preparing for the day you too have a substitute in the library. KQ: Your PLN - Source of Inspiration or Thief of Joy School Librarians - A Reflection: Can we really be all things to everyone? The Book Wrangler: Wrangling up the best in Children’s Literature Planbook.com  (promo code "free6SLU" for new users to receive 6 months free when you create a new account) 2019-03-1127 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonTraveling Librarians: Both In And Out Of The LoopCovering multiple libraries is becomming more and more common.  Listen and learn about strategies for keeping organized and ready to teach whether you teach in 1 library or 4!!! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Texas SLs left out of$5K raise to teachers Presentation on February 2019: Michigan School Libraries Chicago Tribune review: Lightning Thief The Musical 8 Things to Do To Stay Sane as a Traveling Teacher SLU Marquee - Make your own copy and modify E...2019-03-0432 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonDr. SeussWhere does Dr. Seuss fit in our collection today?  Join me as I wrestle with the contentious issue of racist and xenophobic art by a much loved children's author.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.     Kindergarten: Story time: (“other stories” in The Sneeches” Too many Daves, What was I scared of? Tables: coloring "His real name was..." 1st Grade:  Story time: (“other stories” in Yertle the Turtle)  Gertrude McFuzz Tables: coloring "he wrote 44 books..." ...2019-02-2523 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy Hermon21 Genius HourHave your teachers included Genius Hours, Passion Projects or 20% Time in their lessons?  If so, this is your time to shine.  Time to showcase your collection, research lessons, databases and collaboration skills! Kamala Harris reads to students Forbes: Kamala Harris's New Book Tour Is Seen as a Soft Launch of 2020 Campaign AP News: Kamala Harris plans a picture book version of her memoir Planet Money: The Indicator Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019 Backpack kid sues Fortnite for stealing his dance moves Bookmark entry form - make a copy and edit...2019-02-1821 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSelf-Published BooksWhat do you do when you are handed a self-published book?  How does your library include these books in your collection?  Join me as I consider the process and implications that come with self-publication. Schoolcraft edcamp schedule matrix Vox: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark YouTuber Jimmy Champane’s Everything we know so far It’s Been a Minute’s Interview with Angie Thomas NYT’s Interview with Angie Thomas Washington Post: Madeleine L’Engle’s Rejections Joanna Penn’s Pros And Cons Alisha Krpala...2019-02-1126 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonPodcasts And YouWhere do podcasts fit into your life?  Join me as I share all the podcasts which help me do my job everyday.  Podcasts offer us a perfect way to personalize our PD.  Perhaps you'll find a new favorite.   NYT: Endeavor, Always Looking to Grow Forbes: Changing Your Brain Do you consider Podcasting part of Social Media? Xerox commercial from the 1977 Superbowl Updated Xerox commercial 40 years later Podcasts on Literature: Books Between Podcast with host Corrina Allen The Children’s Book Podcast hosted by Matthew...2019-02-0429 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonGive Them What They WantHow do you strike a balance in purchasing for your collection? What do you do to insure your students' choices are included and to what extent does crude humor find its way onto your shelves?  Take a listen and decide for yourself. Colby Sharp’s newsletter and video Intellectual Freedom Blog: Librarians Beware: Self-Censorship The Booklist Reader: Whats’s with the Underwear in Picture Books? Children’s Book Review: 7 Underwear Books for Kids NYT: Beyond Battles, Boogers and Pranks2019-01-2826 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSelf-Censorship Is RealHow often have you resorted to self-censorship in your collection, circulation and checkout procedures?  Is it just cowardly or have we just decided that compromising is necessary? This episode will ask you to call into question many practices used in school libraries today. Wendy Rickman’s Study of Self-Censorship Phillip Nel’s Nine Kinds of Pie A Dirty Little Secret: Self-Censorship NYT’s Telling Trump’s Story to Children PW’s Children’s Choice Award Finalist Stirs Controversy2019-01-2125 minSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonSchool Librarians United with Amy HermonCelebrity Authors and Politics in Our CollectionWhat do you honestly think about celebrity authors' contribution to children's lit?  Are children's books becoming more politicized?  Will your collection benefit from Netflix's latest sensation Tidying Up?  Tune in to find out. schoollibrariansunited@gmail.com   CNN: Netflix has people (serenely) bulldozing their closets, and thrift stores are riding the wave  By AJ Willingham and Andrea Diaz (January 12, 2019) CBS: Interview with John Lithgow YouTube: Remarkable Farkle McBride with music Ranker’s List of Celebrity Authors The Guardian: Why political books for kids are more popular than ev...2019-01-1420 min