School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

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

317 Becoming an Administrator 04/18/2025

317 Becoming an Administrator Blake Hopper shares his journey and why school librarians make excellent administrators. Blake Hopper @thelitprincipal on Instagram, fb, Twitter, and TikTok I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/36200605

316 International Librarianship 04/11/2025

316 International Librarianship Caitlin Wingers shares her perspectives and lessons learned teaching in international schools. Bluesky: @cwingerswonders.bsky.social Instagram: caitlin.wingers_wonders I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/36093005

315 Canadian Teacher Librarian 04/04/2025

315 Canadian Teacher Librarian Aggie Gasior offers a window into her school library and reflects on current issues and events impacting the work she does every day. Previous episodes featuring Canadian Teacher Librarians: I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35983730

314 Texas FReadom Fighters 03/28/2025

314 Texas FReadom Fighters Becky Calzada and Carolyn Foote share strategies, resources and success stories of the Texas FReadom Fighters. Becky Calzada: Gmail: X: @AASLpresident Bluesky: @becalzada.bsky.social Carolyn Foote Gmail: Bluesky: @technolibrary.bsky.social TX FReadom Fighters: Bluesky: @freadomfighters.bsky.social The Librarians Website: Barbara Lawrence: I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35900675

313 Career Twists & Turns 03/21/2025

313 Career Twists & Turns Dale Harter shares how we grow as librarians when our careers in libraries changes. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription and the rest of 2025 for FREE Barbara Lawrence: Dale’s work email: [email protected] I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35748630

312 Bluesky 101 03/14/2025

312 Bluesky 101 Heather Turner shares strategies to optimize your presence and build a supportive community of school librarians on Bluesky. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription and the rest of 2025 for FREE! Barbara Lawrence: /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35680375

311 Librarians Building Libraries 03/07/2025

311 Librarians Building Libraries Tom Bober, Amanda Jones and Andrea Trudeau share this summer's project of building a school library in Kenya and how listeners can offer their support. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35563045

310 Mentoring and Retaining School Librarians 02/28/2025

310 Mentoring and Retaining School Librarians AASL President Becky Calzada shares strategies for mentoring new school librarians as as well as successful methods keeping veteran SLs in their libraries longer! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription Becky Calzada Gmail: [email protected] X: @AASLpresident Bluesky: @becalzada.bsky.social @aaslpres.bksy.social (March 13, May 14, June 11) /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35432585

309 Students as Staff 02/21/2025

309 Students as Staff Bridget Bryson shares the MANY ways students inspire and manage the daily tasks and programs in the library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription Bridget Bryson Email: [email protected] Preferred Social Media: @media-and-mayhem.bsky.social /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35342315

308 Passive Programming 2.0 02/14/2025

308 Passive Programming 2.0 Katie Moose shares the MANY activities which support her students and build community in the library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription Katie Moose Gmail: Bluesky:@katherinemoose.bsky.social Twitter: @katiemoose /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35266630

307 District Reading Culture 02/07/2025

307 District Reading Culture Melissa Rippy shares strategies and programs for building reading culture in Pasadena AND her candidacy for TLA President-Elect! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription @Melissa Rippy /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35177930

306 MS Library Essentials 01/31/2025

306 MS Library Essentials Katie Capshaw shares her expertise and strategies for building a community of MS readers who love their library! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription IG: Bluesky: /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35090170

305 ALA Presidential Candidate Dr. Andrea Jamison 01/27/2025

305 ALA Presidential Candidate Dr. Andrea Jamison Learn why Dr. Andrea Jamison would make an excellent choice for ALA President for 2026-2027! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription Dr. Andrea Jamison Social Media: @achitownj Website: for both voting and non-voting librarians: /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/35022190

304 True Crime Programming 01/24/2025

304 True Crime Programming HS librarians, Brandi Hartsell and Katie McNamara share how True Crime programming has generated student excitement for research and critical thinking. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription Brandi Hartsell IG Katie McNamara @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/34966765

303 Anti-Censorship and You 01/17/2025

303 Anti-Censorship and You Kelly 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. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription Bluesky : heykellyjensen (Jan 2020!!!) /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/34889335

302 AI Scope and Sequence 01/10/2025

302 AI Scope and Sequence K12 school librarians can be leaders in guiding AI programming in our schools thanks to the Scope and Sequence created by Dr. Harris and a team of experts! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription Christopher Harris Bluesky: @cgharris.bsky.social /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/34781810

301 LibLearnX with Sam Helmick 01/03/2025

301 LibLearnX with Sam Helmick ALA President-Elect Sam Helmick provides a sneak peak into LibLearnX and goals for 2025. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription Denver Sam Helmick /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/34691305

300 Manga Goes to School 12/20/2024

300 Manga Goes to School Authors and librarians Ashley Hawkins, Emily Ratica, Sara Smith, Julie Stivers and Mouna Toure share their expertise and strategies for building a Manga collection and program to support their entire school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks and mention the podcast for 20% of a subscription Ashley Hawkins () , , , (Translation: Manga techniques to foster "affection" - How to draw works that "communicate" with answers from a shoujo manga editor) by Shigeki Suzuki & Morishita suu (This is only available in Japanese at this time, but if you can read it, I highly recommend it!). Emily Ratica: I have no social media to share. Check out Sara & Ashley’s blogs though! Sara Smith (, ) Julie Stivers (manga reviewed with a middle school lens)( ) Sybil Mouna Toure /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/34543025

299 SLJ Summit 24 12/13/2024

299 SLJ Summit 24 Attendees at SLJ's Summit in Raleigh, NC share their ideas and inspirations for school librarians everywhere! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks and mention the podcast for 20% of a subscription Gina Seymour /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/34424980

298 Influential Literacy Leaders 12/06/2024

298 Influential Literacy Leaders Dr. Sarah Sansbury shares her research and best practices for school librarians becoming essential leaders in our schools. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks and mention the podcast for 20% off a subscription Dr. Sarah Sansbury X / IG: @SuperSansbury Dr. Margaret Merga Dr. Kay Oddone /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/34310075

297 FAME 24 11/24/2024

297 FAME 24 21 Florida school librarians share their goals and perspectives during their annual state conference. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks and mention the podcast for 20% of a subscription Florida Episodes Diana Rendina & Shelley Keppeler Diana Haneski Carrie Friday , & Carrie Russell /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/34122646

296 Elementary Book Checkout 11/15/2024

296 Elementary Book Checkout Dr. Rachel Ogilvie reveals her discoveries while finding a book checkout routine which works with her students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Dr. Rachel Ogilvie IG @mrs_o_in_the_library /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/33940497

295 We Need Short Middle Grade Books!!! 11/08/2024

295 We Need Short Middle Grade Books!!! Christina Chatel shares her expert insight and recommendations as a middle school librarian. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Christina Chatel Twitter: @medialoguer Instagram: @troymsmedia /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/33812387

294 The Lazy Librarian's Guide to Creating Reading Culture 11/01/2024

294 The Lazy Librarian's Guide to Creating Reading Culture Elementary librarian Hannah Webster shares her easy and affordable strategies for creating reading culture in her library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Hannah Webster IG/Threads: @inwebsterslibrary /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/33676977

293 Administrators as Allies 10/25/2024

293 Administrators as Allies Veteran school principal Sean Gailliard and school librarian Dr. Andrea Trudeau share strategies for team building and meaningful collaboration. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Sean Gaillaird X@smgaillard Dr. Andrea Trudeau X: @Andrea_Trudeau /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/33593037

292 Oh No, You Didn't... 10/18/2024

292 Oh No, You Didn't... Katie McNamara tackles contentious issues in school libraries and takes a stand. Agree or disagree...you decide. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Call your Scholastic Library Specialists 1-800-387-1437 @KatieJMcNamara - Twitter/X & BlueSky /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/33506547

291 Spotlight: TASL 10/04/2024

291 Spotlight: TASL Tune in to hear the MANY voices of Tennessee school librarians attending their annual conference! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks TASL Episodes /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/33316642

290 Restoring Philly School Librarians 09/27/2024

290 Restoring Philly School Librarians Corrine Brady, Deb Grill, Jenny Lowman, Deb Kachel and Barbara Stripling team up and share advocacy strategies to preserve the librarian positions in Philadelphia's public schools. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/33197327

289 Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams 09/20/2024

289 Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams Be ready to advocate and defend your library collection thanks to the strategies shared by authors Becky Calzada, Val Edwards and Maegan Heindel. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Maegan: @MsSchoolLibrary on X Val - LinkedIn: , Becky: X: @AASLpresident Bluesky: @becalzada.bsky.social /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/33118012

288 Award-Winning Programs for the Elementary Media Center 09/13/2024

288 Award-Winning Programs for the Elementary Media Center Georgia School Librarian of 2024, Jo Nase shares her programs for building a culture of reading and raising the profile of the librarian and library in her school. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Jo Nase X @ATBOTBookBug IG @atbotbookbug FB: , /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/33013772

School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

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