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School Librarians United with Amy HermonAnti-Censorship and YouKelly Jensen shares her recent article for Book Riot "56 Small Tasks to be Proactive Against Book Censorship in 2025 and Beyond." 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! Bluesky : heykellyjensen Book Riot...2025-01-1758 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonAASL PresidentAASL's Immediate Past President Courtney Pentland reflects on her year as president and the process of becoming president of AASL. Courtney also talks about the importance and enjoyment of taking leadership roles in your state and national associations and how to get yourself ready to do so (Hint: You're probably already mostly ready!). 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 sear...2024-08-161h 07
School Librarians United with Amy HermonI Survived: Year 1 District Library CoordinatorSara Smith shares the adjustment and overcoming the challenges of transitioning to a new role in her district. 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...2024-07-191h 03
School Librarians United with Amy HermonHelping Students BelongRachel Grover and Stacy Gilbert share their perspectives and strategies for helping students find their place in the library. 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 searc...2023-11-171h 53
School Librarians United with Amy HermonMissing BooksFallon Farokhi and Steve Tetreault share their strategies (and what NOT to do) for recovering missing books. 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 by July 31 for Fall 2023. 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 for...2023-06-231h 38
School 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 16
School Librarians United with Amy HermonElementary GenreficationShelley Kappeler shares strategies for incorporating Universal Design while promoting student access to the entire collection. 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 Sports Illustrated Myths and Legends Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app E60 Genrefication in the Elementary Library (Feb 2020) Shelley...2023-01-061h 12
School Librarians United with Amy HermonGot Graphic Novels? Now What?Sara Smith returns for expert advice on purchasing, processing, organizing and promoting graphic novels in our 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 Angie Kalthoff at Capstone: akalthoff@capstonepub.com Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Twitter/IG: sm_wordsmith School...2022-11-041h 12
School Librarians United with Amy HermonRecruiting and ShortagesTamara Cox shares strategies currently being used in South Carolina to address the shortages and efforts to recruit school librarians. 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: Kids’ Guides Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app The Joyful Learning Podcast with Melissa Thom 2022-09-0953 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonR-E-S-P-E-C-TStephanie Byrne shares her struggles and how she is making strides to earn the respect of 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 We Love School Librarians! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs Can I just vent??? Form SLU Playlists E89 Library Learning Commons E118 Modern School Li...2022-04-091h 16
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 HermonFamily OutreachBe inspired as Heather Lamb and Jackie Senerchia share strategies for building relationships (and enrollment!) by offering family outreach. 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 SEL Resources and Downloads E80 SEL: The New Literacy with Martha Bongiorno (June 2020) Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists lambh@castleberryisd.net senerchia...2022-02-261h 03
School Librarians United with Amy HermonFighting CensorshipSteve Tetreault shares strategies and resources for being both proactive and responding to campaigns to censor our collections. 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 Huffington Post: What kids miss when they don’t read books like “Maus” Steve Tetreault @DrTLovesBooks @SchoolLibLN E61 Let’s End Literacy Sh...2022-02-181h 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 HermonLibrary VolunteersLearn how Jodie Chapdelaine, Catherine Deutsch and Heather Caouette, 3 library volunteers support their school communities and work to improve their libraries' programs and collections. 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 Salem State University Licensure Only Library Media Studies Ep 75 (May 17, 2020) Hygge and Happiness with Stephanie Fielder Catherine (Twitter) @Thatscath Jo...2021-12-181h 06
School Librarians United with Amy HermonDitching DeweyKelsey Bogan helps us understand why the DDC is not the best way to organize our NF AND options to improve access for our 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…) TikTok and IG: @GVHSlibrary NYT: How crying on TikTok sells books NYT: Oh, Dewey. Where would you put me? Caveman Dewey Zazzle: Fight Injustice Embrace Equality Blog: Ditching Dewey #1 De...2021-07-101h 13
School Librarians United with Amy HermonNew Zealand School Librarian: Penny WalchPenny Walch shares her experiences and programming in a New Zealand school library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Editable PD Certificate New Zealand Immigration Knowledge Base National Library of NZ the NZ equivalent of LOC. National Library of NZ - Topic Explorer some great NZ topics to explore. Radio NZ - Storytime has some great NZ literature to listen to. Teacher Resources 2020 Amazing NZ authors to check out. NZ Book...2020-10-051h 15
The Primary Source PodcastS1E3: The Newspaper Navigator Search App, an Educator's ViewLooking at the new Newspaper Navigator Search App from the Library of Congress to search images on Chronicling America.
Newspaper Navigator Search App: https://news-navigator.labs.loc.gov/search
Chronicling America: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
Beyond Words: http://beyondwords.labs.loc.gov
Ben Lee, Library of Congress 2020 Innovator in Residence: https://twitter.com/lee_bcg
School Librarians United Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/school-librarians-united-with-amy-hermon/id1434321470
2020-09-2321 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonLibrary Learning CommonsLearn EVERYTHING you need to know about creating a Library Learning Commons from Ashley Sherman. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Frey Elementary Learning Commons KQ: “You say “Library” I say “Learning Commons” by Cassy Lee DEMCO: Library as Learning Commons: 3 Key Zones Library Learning Commons Certification Process Library of Michigan: School Libraries of the 21st Century 2020 Library Design Showcase: American Libraries Magazine Oodi Helsinki Central Library Sample Application for Learning C...2020-09-1452 min
School 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 min
School 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 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 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 min
School 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 min
School 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 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 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 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