School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

Latest Episodes:

46 Littles in Our Libraries Oct 21, 2019

Show notes

Learn 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 crafting)

www.twitter.com/Ms_Johnson11

www.wakelet.com/@Ms_Johnson11

Ten Minute Teacher Podcast Episode 493: How to Set Goals for Your Library This Summer--

45 Readers' Advisory and MAME 46 Oct 14, 2019

Show notes

Learn 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)

44 Occupational Hazards: Who Knew Our Jobs Could Be So Dangerous? Oct 07, 2019

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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

43 Advocacy at the State and District Level Sep 27, 2019

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It 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 Newsletter: An Advocacy Tool

42 Challenged and Banned Books Sep 22, 2019

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Tune 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

ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom's page on Banned and Challenged Books resource page

NPR: It's been a minute and Sam Sander's interview with Angie Thomas

Know Ed All Podcast

KidLit These Days episode 14

Checked In (A MASL Podcast) with Ethan Evans

Scholastic Reads Podcast: Becoming an Ally: A Conversation with Alex Gino

SCIS: The Value of Podcasts for School Library Staff

41 Using Social Media to Showcase Your Library Program Sep 14, 2019

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Listen 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 Page

40 Advocating for LGBTQ+ and ALL Students Sep 09, 2019

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Tune 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 Podcast Episode 86: "Now You See Me, Now You Don't," An Essay by KA Holt

KidLit Women Podcast Episode 87: Follow up Conversation with Grace Lin and KA Holt

Scholastic Reads Podcast: Read with Pride

KidLit These Days Episode 8: Pride

39 Advice for a 1st Year Librarian (and the rest of us!) Aug 31, 2019

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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

My Powtoon for my students

My Powtoon for my teachers and principal

Books Between Podcast with host Corrina Allen

The Children's Book Podcast Hosted by Matthew Winner

Kidlit These Days with Karina Yan Glaser and Matthew Winner

The Yarn with Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp