School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

Tune in as Amy Hermon tackles the issues and challenges school librarians face everyday.

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October 17, 2025 61 mins

Learn how Alexa Dumas quickly transformed her collection while tapping the energy and enthusiasm of student helpers.  

 

Alexa Dumas

IG: alexd_reads

Bluesky alexadoom.bsky.social

Relabeling Process

Project Completion

Community Collection Development 

Olympian Reading Challenge

E198 Genrefication with Kelsey Bogan

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Maura Madigan shares her strategies for becoming a published author AND best practices and resources for K-12 school librarians!

 

Maura Madigan

ALA Books (3)

Bluesky @mauramadigan7.bksy.social

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E293 Administrators as Allies 

E236 VR and Building Empathy

E171 Preparing to Interview 

E78 Virtual Job Interviews

 

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October 3, 2025 55 mins

Wenndy Pray shares her inspiring journey back to the library, where she fulfills her true purpose and embarks on writing her doctoral dissertation, shedding light on the evolving role of librarians.

 

Wenndy Pray

Research resources

Instagram: @praytelllibrarian

Bluesky @wpray.bsky.social

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September 26, 2025 71 mins

Rachel Grover and Stacy Gilbert help us realize the extraordinary work we do every day to support our entire school community and what we can do to support ourselves.  

 

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Rachel Grover

@rgrov1013:  Blue Sky

School website 

groverscornerofthelibrary.com - blog (archived)

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September 12, 2025 71 mins

Katie Moose shares her expert strategies and practical tips for maintaining a vibrant collection. Learn how visual and digital inventories can transform your library space. 

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September 5, 2025 69 mins

Jose Cruz reveals how horror books can empower young readers, spark curiosity and imagination. Discover how to transform your elementary collection!

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LoC Subject Headings Survey (closing on Sept 19)

Jose Cruz

jose.cruz@yourcharlotteschools.net

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Emma Eriksson and Kelly Jensen share the process and priorities by which this toolkit was developed to inform and inspire our teen leaders.

 

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Feedback Survey

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August 22, 2025 49 mins

Tune in and be inspired by the leadership and commitment of AASL's new president, Amanda Kordeliski.

 

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Amanda Kordeliski

Email: aaslpresident@ala.org

Threads/IG @amandalibrarian_reads

Bluesky

@akordeliski.bsky.social

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August 15, 2025 72 mins

Discover the crucial role a well-written reconsideration policy plays in protecting a balanced, diverse library collection while avoiding the pitfalls of soft censorship.

 

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Tara Cooper

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August 8, 2025 53 mins

Feeling like an imposter as a school librarian? You're in good company—join us as we explore why Imposter Syndrome is so common in our field and discover practical strategies to overcome it.

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Amanda Chacon

Bluesky: @goodreads.bsky.social‬

Twitter: TheGoodRead

Tiktok: TheGoodRead

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August 1, 2025 92 mins

Tune in to hear the MANY voices of Missouri school librarians attending their Summer PD!

 

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Missouri Association of School Librarians

MASL Inclusive Book Club

AASL / AASL25

Saint Louis Art Museum

Delmar Loop Neighborhood

Ragtag Cinema

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July 25, 2025 58 mins

Learn what 2 school librarians are doing to address a significant gap in their library collections.  

 

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Website: Young Teen Lit

Email: itstimeforyoungteenlit@gmail.com

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youngteenlit.bsky.social

IG: young_teenlit

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July 18, 2025 38 mins

Amanda Struckmeyer shares K12 programming and resources in her new book based on the Sustainable Development Goals. 

 

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Amanda Moss Struckmeyer amandacmoss@gmail.com

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From submitting her application to her semester working in Finland, Dr. Samantha Hull shares her journey as a Fulbright Educator.

 

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E311 Librarians Building Libraries

Fulbright Teacher Exchanges

Dr. Samantha Hull

IG: @optintoadventure

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July 4, 2025 92 mins

Hear MANY library leaders share their takeaways while attending this year's American Library Association's Annual Conference in Philadelphia.

 

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ALA Annual 2025

New Executive Director

New ALA President

Library on Lock Podcast

National History Day

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June 27, 2025 75 mins

Angela Myers shares inspiring programs which support her entire school and her neighborhood.

 

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Angela Myers:  amyers@bcps.k12.va.us

Twitter: @LibraryRmms

FB:  @rmmslibrary

IG:  rmmslibrary

RMMS Library Webpage

E169 Passive Programming (April 2022)

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Molly Dettmann shares strategies (and rewards) of serving on and chairing committees.

 

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Molly Dettmann

IG @mollydett

IG/FB @normannorthlibrary

Norman North Library Website

Teacher of the Year Finalist Profile

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June 13, 2025 59 mins

College librarian Lisa Seymour and HS librarian Amy Armbruster team up to assist HS students taking college courses.

 

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Lisa Seymour

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LibGuide 

IB statement on use of AI

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June 6, 2025 46 mins

Author and school librarian Jessica Fitzpatrick highlights goals and considerations in designing teen programming.

 

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Jessica Fitzpatrick

Bluesky: @librarianfitz.bsky.social

Twitter: @librarianfitz

IG: @librarian_fitz

Book: Growing Teen Engagement

E186 Teamin...

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May 30, 2025 69 mins

Rebecca Lowe shares strategies and resources for building meaningful career readiness in her library programming.

 

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Rebecca Lowe

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