School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

Latest Episodes:

138 Inquiry Learning and FOSIL Aug 06, 2021

Show notes

Be inspired as Elizabeth Hutchinson shares how school librarians become integral in guiding students' inquiry learning through FOSIL.

Webpage: Elizabeth Hutchinson

The Power of School Librarians

Self-Promotion for School Librarians

Who is Responsible for Our Continued Professional Development?

Breaking News! Look What happens when teachers work with a School Librarian

An Extraordinary Journey: FOSIL (Framework of Skills for Inquiry Learning

FOSIL

The Fosil Group

Webinar: Librarians as Teachers of Sense Making Skills

Moodle Courses

Great School Libraries

LA Times: The Remote Island You're Going to Want to Visit after watching "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society"

137 Website Optimization Jul 30, 2021

Show notes

Caroline 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 Website

136 Motivating Readers Jul 23, 2021

Show notes

Learn how to excite and inspire your students' love of reading without incentives and bribery! Amanda Jones, Sarah Sansbury and Ashley Sherman share their strategies and programs!

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…)

Webinar: Drop it like its hot: Hot topics in School Libraries

Presentation slides and resources: Hot topics in School Libraries

Donalyn Miller's How to Accelerate a Reader

135 Navigating a New Library Jul 16, 2021

Show notes

Martha Bongiorno shares strategies for how to anticipate and prepare starting in a new library.

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…)

Discovering the Remarkable, Martha's Blog

School Librarian Evaluation Instrument by Georgia Library Media Association

Martha's Instagram Account - Q & A and daily life happens in the stories!

School IG @exchange_iafulton

134 Ditching Dewey Jul 10, 2021

Show notes

Kelsey 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 Dear Dewey, It's not me, its you (Dec 4, 2020)

Blog: Ditching Dewey #2 Out With The Old, In With The New (Dec 5, 2020)

133 Booktalking Jul 03, 2021

Show notes

Learn strategies for giving effective booktalks and inspiring a joy of reading from Allie Cornejo and Stephanie Galvan Russell.

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…)

But I Don't Know How To Booktalk (TX presentation Spring 2021)

Texas Library Association: Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List (grades 6-12)

Podcast: Allie the Librarian Booktalks

Blog/Vlog: The Lispy Librarian

YouTube: Tech it Over

Maverick List

TX Tayshas List

132 Raising the Profile of the Library (and Librarian!) Jun 25, 2021

Show notes

Learn how Lucas Maxwell promotes his library programs and collection, showcases students talents, supports the staff and helps build school community.

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…)

Study Guide: 14 strategies

Glenthrone HS Library

Surprise Summer Reads

Back to School Welcome Goody Bags

Staff Room Pop-up Library

131 Student-Centered Learning by Design Jun 19, 2021

Show notes

Jacquelyn Whiting details how school librarians collaborate with teachers while building empathy with students as lessons are reimagined.

I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.