School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

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

364 Professional Identity: A Journey 05/01/2026

364 Professional Identity: A Journey Dr. Pray shares the MANY ways her surroundings impacted her professional identity AND what she did to direct the course her career as a school librarian. Instagram: @ praytelllibrarian LinkedIn: Bluesky: wpray.bsky.social Website: Past episodes (Oct 2025) (Feb 2023) (Oct 2021) (April 2021) I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/41093470

363 Hosting a Book Battle 04/24/2026

363 Hosting a Book Battle Lisa Marcum shares her strategies and learned lessons for planning a successful book battle. Instagram: @Mrsmarcum_edu School instagram account: @readwithphs I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/41000135

362 Maine School Librarians Share Strategies and Solutions 04/17/2026

362 Maine School Librarians Share Strategies and Solutions Experience this conferece for yourself as 15 Maine School Llibrarians generously share their time and talents with our listening community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40906490

361 A Sense of Place 04/10/2026

361 A Sense of Place With decades of professional training and perspective, Hannah Byrd Little identifies the MANY ways school librarians foster a sense of community and belonging in our libraries. and use the code “United20” for 20% off! Instagram and Bluesky @librarianlittle The will have all the details I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40797635

360 Bringing Math & Science into Your HS Library 04/03/2026

360 Bringing Math & Science into Your HS Library Meagan Major shares some of the MANY innovative and strategic ways she supports Math and Science lessons AND collaborates with teachers all year long. Meagan Major Email:meagan.major@lcps.org I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40719900

359 Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs 03/27/2026

359 Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs Stacy Brown shares proven strategies for creating (and sustaining) book clubs across different grade levels as well as leading staff and parent book clubs. Stacy Brown Social media at 21stStacy and use the code “United20” for 20% off I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40638310

358 Student Privacy 03/20/2026

358 Student Privacy Law for Librarians (and school librarian) Heather Hornor provides a training session on student privacy to our listening community. Heather Hornor @heatherpnwtx.bsky.social IG: mrs.hornor I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40550330

357 Supporting Students with Hidden Needs and Talents 03/13/2026

357 Supporting Students with Hidden Needs and Talents Karla Collins identifies the MANY ways in which school librarians are vitally important in connecting interprofessional teams to support our students. Karla Bame Collins and use the code “United20” for 20% off - See Putting Students First Playlist! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40407805

356 Texas Freedom to Read Project 03/06/2026

356 Texas Freedom to Read Project Founding member and parent advocate, Laney Hawes shares proven strategies and lessons learned over YEARS of defending school library collections and protecting student access to books. Twitter :: Facebook :: Instagram :: For media inquiries or answers to additional questions, please send us an email at - See Advocacy/Leadership I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40337990

355 Staff Book Clubs 02/27/2026

355 Staff Book Clubs Veteran School Librarians Molly Dettmann and Katie Moose share their expertise and best practices for building and sustaining a staff book club in their schools. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40249905

354 Conflict Resolution: Experts Chime In 02/20/2026

354 Conflict Resolution: Experts Chime In Our experts Maura Madigan, Blake Hopper, Becky Calzada, Kaycie Hoffman Blaylock, Heather Hornor and Courtney Pentland share their strategies to avoid and diffuse conflict as librarians engage with our school community. - Instant PD!!! 100% Free, on demand and customizable! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40171920

353 Changing Spaces and Learning Lessons 02/13/2026

353 Changing Spaces and Learning Lessons Librarians Building Libraries founders Tom Bober, Amanda Jones and Andrea Trudeau share their progress, upcoming events and opportunities for listeners to get involved!!! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40095235

352 Librarians Equal Literacy 02/06/2026

352 Librarians Equal Literacy Be inspired as 3 NYC parent advodcates push to get certified school librarians in EVERY public school. Librarians Equal Literacy IG: - See Elementary! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/40016270

351 Unrestricted Checkout and Book Policies 01/30/2026

351 Unrestricted Checkout and Book Policies When you know better - you do better. Maura Madigan and Kim Sigle will challenge you to question your routines and procedures in the library. Maura Madigan Bluesky @mauramadigan7.bksy.social Kim Sigle Instagram @eco.kim.librarian - See Elementary! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/39931120

350 Need to Weed??? 01/23/2026

350 Need to Weed??? Of course you do!!! And the Library Police aren't going to judge you. Elyse DeQuoy sorts through the rationale, success strategies and motivate you to tackle any weeding project you have planned. Elyse DeQuoy Gmail: dequoye@fcpsk12.net I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/39846825

349 Inquiry with the Tinies 01/16/2026

349 Inquiry with the Tinies Valerie Jopeck shares her strategies for introducing visual literacy and inspiring inquiry in her youngest students. Valerie Jopeck Email: - See Elementary! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/39755060

348 Finding Your Light 01/09/2026

348 Finding Your Light Kannan Cangro shares her inspiration for infusing her library programs and daily teaching with joy. Kannan Cangro’s preferred Social Media @cangrolib on Bluesky and Instagram I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/39669510

347 Library Joy 12/19/2025

347 Library Joy TuesD Chambers and Lori Lieberman share favorite programs in their school libraries which generate excitement and student (and staff) engagment. TuesD Chambers Twitter: @BeaverReaders IG: BeaverReadersBHS Lori Lieberman IG: Email:llieber1@pps.net (Smithsonian) I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/39464995

346 Elementary STEAM & CS 12/05/2025

346 Elementary STEAM & CS Kannan Cangro shares her strategies and resources (and AASL25 presentation!) for incorporating STEAM and CS into her elementary library lessons. Preferred Social Media: @cangrolib on bluesky and instagram I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/39261850

345 Empowering Student Volunteers 11/21/2025

345 Empowering Student Volunteers Diana Haneski and Dione Mila share their expertise and best practices (as well as resources!) for supporting student volunteers in K-12 school libraries. Dione Mila IG @LibraryHubLife Diana Haneski @MSDlibrarymedia @dhaneski @RiversTales River our MSD therapy dog /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/39119340

344 Spotlight: VAASL25 11/14/2025

344 Spotlight: VAASL25 Tune in to hear the MANY voices of Virginia school librarians attending their 50th Annual State Conference! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/39031270

343 Building Media Skills Through Video Production 10/31/2025

343 Building Media Skills Through Video Production Kelsey LaPort shares her AASL25 presentation and resources! Kelsey LaPort IG: @kelseyisabooknerd I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/38855275

342 AASL25 10/24/2025

342 AASL25 21(!!!) School librarians share their perspectives while attending our national conference in St. Louis. (including Sara Levine!) I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/38764375

341 Community Collection Development 10/17/2025

341 Community Collection Development 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 I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/38600440

340 The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything 10/10/2025

340 The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything Maura Madigan shares her strategies for becoming a published author AND best practices and resources for K-12 school librarians! Maura Madigan Bluesky @mauramadigan7.bksy.social I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/38520035

339 Librarian in the Wild: Wenndy Pray 10/03/2025

339 Librarian in the Wild: Wenndy Pray 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 Instagram: @praytelllibrarian Bluesky @wpray.bsky.social I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/38450430

338 Celebrating School Library Life 09/26/2025

338 Celebrating School Library Life 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. Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Rachel Grover @rgrov1013: Blue Sky - blog (archived) Stacy Gilbert @ MamaGilbs (BlueSky) @ HayfieldLibrary (Instagram) (via ERIC database) I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/38363220

337 Library Inventory Best Practices 09/12/2025

337 Library Inventory Best Practices 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. Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Katie Moose Gmail: Bluesky:@katherinemoose.bsky.social Twitter: @katiemoose I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/38189775

336 Horror in Our Elementary Collection 09/05/2025

336 Horror in Our Elementary Collection Jose Cruz reveals how horror books can empower young readers, spark curiosity and imagination. Discover how to transform your elementary collection! Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment (closing on Sept 19) Jose Cruz jose.cruz@yourcharlotteschools.net I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/38098080

335 Freedom to Read Teen Advocacy Toolkit 08/29/2025

335 Freedom to Read Teen Advocacy Toolkit Emma Eriksson and Kelly Jensen share the process and priorities by which this toolkit was developed to inform and inspire our teen leaders. Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books in your first shipment Emma Eriksson Kelly Jensen IG/Bluesky : heykellyjensen I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. /episode/index/show/schoollibrariansunited/id/38016790

School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

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