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School Librarians United with Amy HermonNavigating Self-CensorshipJamie Becker shares research and her insight into how self-censorship is currently impacting our school libraries. 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! Have YOUR Say!!! Share your ideas on...2024-05-101h 06
School Librarians United with Amy HermonGrant WritingKeely Nudo shares strategies for writing successful grants for her libraries. 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...2024-03-291h 02
School Librarians United with Amy HermonPassive ProgrammingAngela Myers shares strategies and resources for creating successful passive programming designed to support all 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 Series: Informed (10 titles on current events for middle grade) Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists E51 Boss Librarian (Nov 2019) E62 My Newbery Experience (Feb 2020) E76 #GoodT...2022-04-011h 11
School Librarians United with Amy HermonRound 2: Can I Just Vent?!?!Tune in to hear 4 amazing school librarians share their struggles and passion for their programs, the space, their collections and the community they support. 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 Defend Your Shelf Steve Tetreault @DrTLovesBooks E61 Let’s End Literacy Shaming (Feb...2022-02-0959 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonDEI and Collection DevelopmentJoyAnn Boudreau shares her inspirations and resources for building a diverse, equitable and inclusive collection. 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…) Online Doctoral Programs Can I just vent??? Form SLU Playlists Twitter @MrsBoudreau IG: @hijhpantherlib E40 (Sept 9, 2019) Advocating for LGBTQ+ and ALL Students E150 Culturally Responsive Library with Fallon Farokhi Wakelet: DEI in Collection Development Rud...2021-12-111h 05
School Librarians United with Amy HermonAASL21: Getting InvolvedLearn how Jillian Rudes and the National Conference Committee planned AASL21 and why getting involved is so vital to the planning of all conferences. 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…) Can I just vent??? Form SLU Playlists Twitter: @JRLibrarian 2021 AASL National Conference Manga in Libraries NYC School Library System NOTatAASL LiveBinders (2017, 2019, 2021)2021-10-3058 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonCommunity Over CompetitionHear how Stephanie Mills and Melanie Roy have nurtured a true partnership in their support for one another and their profession. 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…) Can I just vent??? Form SLU Playlists Martha Bongiorno’s Discovering the Remarkable blog E38 NerdCamp 2019 E130 Overcoming Isolation and Building Our PLN Clubhouse gatherings: Deb Zeman @DebZemanLMS K.C. Boyd...2021-10-091h 02
School Librarians United with Amy HermonPodcasting PossibilitiesLearn how April Barry created a podcasting program supporting collaboration with teachers to create innovative and authentic learning experiences for all students. 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…) Website: Podcasting Possibilities NJASL 2019 Presentation: Speed Learning - Podcasting NPR Student Podcast Challenge2021-04-231h 09
School Librarians United with Amy HermonKids' Lit QuizLearn how Julie Huggins builds a culture of reading AND coaches a winning Kids' Lit Quiz team I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate Southwell School, New Zealand Kids’ Lit Quiz KLQ Bank of Practice Questions 2006-Current Kids' Lit Quiz New Zealand Facebook KLQ Canada video - Why kids love KLQ 2019 KLQ World Final Singapore videos Battle of the Books2021-01-291h 15
School Librarians United with Amy HermonCollaborating with Public LibrariansPublic libraries are our partners. Learn the innovative ways Harry Coffill is collaborating to support his ENTIRE school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate Harry Coffill (Twitter) @leelibraries Instagram: godfreyleelibraries Satellite Library Aims To Boost Reading East Lee Campus Library The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig Future Of Our Biography Sections (Episode 48, November 2019) Edcamp Cardigan Camp2021-01-2456 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonDistrict LibrarianLisa Brakel shares the challenges as well as the successes and her perspectives on being a district librarian. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate Ep 23 (March 4, 2019) Traveling Librarians: Both In And Out Of The Loop2020-11-2952 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonSocial JusticeSchool Libraries are perfectly positioned to ensure that social justice has a place in our students' lives. Erika Long inspires as well as shares strategies and resources. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate Twitter @erikaslong Instagram @notyomamaslibrarian Social Justice Biography AASL Presentation (Nov 2019) Include Everyone: Exploring Social Justice in the Library Thurgood Marshall Middle School https://interactioninstitute.org/illustrating-equality-vs-equity/ https://youtu.be/4K5fbQ1-zps2020-10-211h 04
School Librarians United with Amy HermonGoing Global: Programming for EveryoneLearn how Ali Schilpp connects her students with the world around them through meaningful opportunities and technology. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate Northern Middle Media SLJ Names 2018 Librarian of the Year How “Going Global” Can Support Multiple Literacies and Digital Citizenship (June 19, 2019) LEGO Travel Building Suitcase Set Books with Bricks Padlet LEGO Travel Buddy’s trip to Dubai with Todd Burleson ebook *Here is a new li...2020-09-2159 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonSoft CensorshipNancy Jo Lambert shares how to avoid and prevent self censorship from happening in your collection. 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: Defending Intellectual Freedom: LGBTQ+ Materials in School Libraries SLJ...2020-09-021h 14School 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 min
School 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 06
School 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 min
School 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 00
School 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 min
School 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 min
School 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 min
School 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 min
School 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 min
School 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 min
School 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 min
School 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 min
School 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 min
School 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 min
School 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
School Librarians United with Amy HermonIt Made My Day When...Join me as we consider what makes our day and listen to one librarian's story of overcoming a complete loss to find joy in her job as a school librarian. My Google Slides: Libraries that move! Waiting For The Biblioburro by Monica Brown My Librarian is a Camel by Margriet Rurrs US News and World Report: Library Laundromat Program (Dec 25, 2018) Libraries without Borders NYT: 8 Delightful Tips for Living a Better Life in 2019 (Dec 22, 2018)2019-01-0723 min