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216 Spotlight: New Hampshire
Hear the voices of NH school librarians, an indie bookseller, Kekla Magoon AND Dr. Pam Harland. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Not-So-Ordinary Science Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In […]
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215 Developmental Bibliotherapy
Judith Wakeman shares perspectives and resources for building developmental bibliotherapy into library programming. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Women’s History Month Series: Girls Survive Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In […]
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214 Greatest Hits: Middle School
Tune in as Angela Myers transforms her library into the heart of the school all while inspiring middle schoolers! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Informed! Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and […]
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213 Making ALL the Mistakes
Jennifer Long bravely reflects on all that she’s learned during her early years as a school librarian. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Heroic Animals Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO […]
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212 Retired Librarians ROCK!!!
Learn how Teri Belcher and MAME4Ever support librarians in Michigan schools all year long! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Social Justice and You Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In […]
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211 Circulation Software: Experts Chime In
6 School librarians share their preferences and strategies for optimizing their circulation software to support their students and collection development. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Episode 211 Show Notes Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Edgar Allan […]
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210 IB Librarian
IB instructors Graeme Boyd and Klaudia Janek share what it takes to be an IB librarian. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Blog: 5 Things For Educators Teaching Black History Month Editable PD […]
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209 #TeachSDGs
Martha Bongiorno inspires us with her innovative programs which showcase students and teach SDGS. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: The Science of History Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search […]
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208 Empowering Elementary Students
Be inspired as Ben Kort shares strategies, programs, procedures and layout to encourage student access, independence and opportunity. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: You Choose: Monster Hunter Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s […]
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207 STEM Librarian
Amanda Chacon shares her commitment to both becoming a STEM librarian and creating a space to foster the love of STEM throughout her entire school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks STEM-Twisted […]
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206 Elementary Genrefication
Shelley Kappeler shares strategies for incorporating Universal Design while promoting student access to the entire collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Sports Illustrated Myths and Legends Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO […]
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205 Supporting Rural Librarians
Heather Perkinson shares the challenges and solutions to providing resources and PD to school library professionals in Maine. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Spring 2023 Preview Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO […]
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204 Supporting Literacy and Wellness
Dr. Margaret K. Merga shares her findings and passion for school libraries and librarians in promoting reading for pleasure and our students’ wellness. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Fact vs. Fiction in […]
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203 Greatest Hits: Elementary Library
Tune in as Kristy Barker shares the award winning ways she promotes a school wide culture of reading and builds relationships with students and staff. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Mythology […]
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202 Renovations: Experts Chime In
9 School Librarians answer important questions and share their own renovation stories for this MEGA episode! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Rock Your World Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In […]
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201 Library Science Students
Katie McNamara shares how her Library Science Students are learning to support their entire school. Bonus: MAME49 attendees chime in! Special offer from Capstone. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: The Gamer […]
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200 Got Graphic Novels? Now What?
Sara Smith returns for expert advice on purchasing, processing, organizing and promoting graphic novels in our libraries. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Angie Kalthoff at Capstone: akalthoff@capstonepub.com Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and […]
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199 Champion Defender: Martha Hickson
Martha Hickson shares the resources and strategies by which she overcame censorship attempts and defended her collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Angie Kalthoff at Capstone: akalthoff@capstonepub.com Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and […]
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198 Genrefication
Kelsey Bogan shares expert insight and advice on genrefication for both the rookie and veteran librarians. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Angie Kalthoff at Capstone: akalthoff@capstonepub.com Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO […]
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197 Motivating Teen Readers
Margaret Sullivan shares her experiences and strategies for exciting a love of reading in our older students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Contact Angie Kalthoff Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In […]
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197 Motivating Teen Readers
Margaret Sullivan shares her experiences and strategies for exciting a love of reading in our older students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Contact Angie Kalthoff Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In […]
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196 Community Connections
Natalie Daily brings an entire community together to honor alumna Octavia E. Butler and the renaming of her library and school. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Deadly Expeditions OELMA Editable PD […]
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195 Accelerated Reader
Aubrey Simons and Lauren Pish share perspectives and strategies for supporting students and teachers using AR and what happens when AR is suddenly gone! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Capstone titles in […]
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194 Weeding Expert
Rebecca Vnuk shares tips for success and strategies for tackling any weeding project. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Super Scary Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral […]
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193 Teaching Media Awareness
Jamie Gregory shares strategies and resources for her award-winning programs promoting media awareness. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks National Hispanic Heritage Month: Books and resources Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In […]
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192 Recruiting and Shortages
Tamara Cox shares strategies currently being used in South Carolina to address the shortages and efforts to recruit school librarians. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: Kids’ Guides Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s […]
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191 Bilingual Librarians
Jennifer Gonzalez, Karina Quilantan-Garza and Miranda Quintero share how being bilingual librarians supports their school communities and strategies for bridging that language divide. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Series: You Choose: Can […]
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190 Independent School Librarian
Melissa Pillot shares her experience as an ALA I Love My Librarian honoree as well as librarian supporting an independent school community. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Fall 2022 Online Catalog Look-Alike […]
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189 National Board Certified Librarian
Melissa Gergen and Stephanie Wilson shared what they learned as well as strategies and advice in becoming National Board Certified Librarians. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Announcement: Enhanced Accessibility for Interactive ebooks […]
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52 Schoolwide Culture of Reading
Tune in to hear Melissa Thom share her strategies and resources for building a schoolwide culture of reading. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Padlet: Schoolwide Culture of Reading Creating and sustaining a Schoolwide Culture of Reading Website: Joyful Learning Website: The Joyful Teacher Librarian […]
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56 Teaching Inquiry and ISTE Certification
Hear how Laurie Alden inspires inquiry in her students and her journey to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Global Read Aloud ISTE’s Certification FAQ page Laurie Alden’s TPT page Check out this episode!
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55 A Balancing Act: Work and School
There is nothing easy about working full-time while completing a Masters degree in Library Science. Hear Patrick Taylor share his story. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Michigan school libraries are still in limbo. Why? Patrick Taylor’s YouTube channel School of Information Sciences at Wayne […]
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54 Creating a Safe Space for LGBTQ Students
Listen as Kelly Boston shares strategies and resources for supporting LGBTQ+ students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Queer Eye for the Library A Silent Crisis (available in Michigan) GLSEN Library as Safe Space, Librarian as Ally GLSEN Activities (K-12 lesson plans and program materials) […]
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51 Boss Librarian: K.C. Boyd
Be inspired as K.C. Boyd shares her journey and strategies for motivating readers and makes #GoodTrouble for her library everyday. K,C.’s blog: The Audacious Librarian K.C.’s website K.C.’s SlideShare SJL K.C. Boyd: A Leader for Readers SJL Chicago Hope: K.C. Boyd edCircuit interview with Dr. Rod Berger The Reader’s Advisory Guide to Street Literature East […]
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50 Mighty Little Librarian: Tiffany Whitehead
Whether it is ISTE or EdCamp, teaching PD or changing libraries, Tiffany Whitehead brings experience and expertise. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. The Book Club for Kids with Kitty Felde My students’ episode (4 min) Blog: Mighty Little Librarian Check out this episode!
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48 The Future of Our Biography Sections
Tune in to hear great strategies and suggestions on how to renew interest in this often underappreciated corner of our collection. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Awful Library Books NYT’s Telling Trump’s Story to Children Tara Thomas on Social Media Instagram- @thomastt1213 Twitter- […]
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49 Free Money and How to Stretch Your Budget
Tune in as Amanda Jones shares strategies for being awarded grants and locating creative funding for her library program. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Resource page: Amanda Jones “Free Money and How to Stretch Your Budget” Check out this episode!
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47 EdTech Trailblazer: Nikki D. Robertson
Tune in to hear Nikki D. Robertson share her perspectives on using social media to promote student learning and our role as EdTech leaders. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. The Incredibly True Adventures of an EdTech Trailblazer Connected Librarians: Tap Social Media to […]
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40 Advocating for LGBTQ+ and ALL Students
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 […]
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46 Littles in Our Libraries
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 […]
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45 Readers’ Advisory and MAME 46
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 […]
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44 Occupational Hazards: Who Knew Our Jobs Could Be So Dangerous?
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 […]
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43 Advocacy at the State and District Level
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? […]
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42 Challenged and Banned Books
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’ […]
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41 Using Social Media to Showcase Your Library Program
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 […]
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39 Advice for a 1st Year Librarian (and the rest of us!)
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 […]
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38 nErDcampMI 2019
Hear all about the excitement in Parma Michigan this week and learn how you can create a nErDcamp of your own. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. SLJ’s Neverending Search by Joyce Valenza: ISTE Librarians’ Takeaways (Crowdsourced) Updated ISTE Librarians Network News: ISTE19 Resources […]
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37 ICYMI: Season 1
Tune in for the highlights of every episode of Season 1. And be sure to revisit any episodes you may have missed. Happy Listening! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Leave a voice message! What advice would you give to a 1st year? Texas […]
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36 ISTE 19
Tune in to hear all about how school librarians connected and networked at the largest international ed tech conference. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Leave a voice message! What advice would you give to a 1st year? Shared ISTE Resources: Mr. Davola’s Google folder […]
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35 Self-Advocacy: WE Are The Resource
How do you prove your value to your building? Promoting ourselves and ALL the skills we bring is essential if we are going to protect our role in our schools. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. A District’s Biggest Bargain 21st Century School Library […]
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34 EXTREME Weeding
Are some areas of your collection protected from weeding? What about the classics, award winners and even your reference section? Tune in to find out why your collection benefits from EXTREME weeding. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. 100% Book Return Awards NYC School […]
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29 Burnout and Self-Care
Thanks to the nature of our profession, we will all experience some level of burnout during our careers. Learn the signs and how you can find the self-care which best serves your needs. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Mayo Clinic: Job burnout: […]
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33 Gainful Employment
Summertime means interview season is upon us. Tune in and learn how resumes and interviews have changed over the years. School Librarians and educators of all grade levels can benefit from all these resources. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Sketchnote by H. Herwig […]
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32 45 Minutes Feels Like FOREVER!!!
What do you do when checkout has ended but the classes keep coming to the library? Consider the suggestions and visit the attached resources which you can use today to make these last visits to the library meaningful and fun for everyone! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music […]
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31 Summer Reading Programs
How do you promote summer reading in your library? What can School Librarians do to minimize the “summer slide”? I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. SLANZA: Successful Summer Reading Programmes NZ National Library: School Libraries-Encourage Summer Reading Components of High-Quality Summer Reading Programs NEA’s […]
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30 Summer Plans For Your Library
As if the end of the year weren’t chaotic enough, there’s a good chance plans have been made for your library. Tune in this month for episodes devoted to the the unique challenges we face during the last weeks of school. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve […]
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28 Graphic Novels: Preaching to the Choir
Do you get pushback about your graphic novels? Does everyone support your students reading these books? Join me as we consider the misconceptions and winning rationale to promote graphic novels for all our students. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Annie Ward: The Nutritional […]
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27 I’ve Learned I Still Have A Lot To Learn
How often do you feel like you are expected to be the expert only to realize just how much you actually don’t know. Good news! School Librarians are expert search engines. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Crain’s Detroit Business: WSU to roll out […]
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188 #LibraryTwitter
Shannon Steimel shares tips and tricks for growing a library PLN on Twitter. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Far Our Fairy Tales Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online […]
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26 Book Bounty Hunter: The WORST Job Ever
How do you address lost and ruined books in your library? This is a challenge libraries have always faced. There are no easy answers and yet, our collections depend on loss prevention and recovery. Tune in and decide for yourself. The Guardian: Fine owed by George Washington NBC: Library Waives Fees for Sully’s Waterlogged Books […]
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25 Learn. Grow. Lead.
Join me as I address our role in promoting diversity in our collections, strategies for obtaining funding and sharing out resources and interviews from #MACUL19 I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Lifelines with hosts Ann Braden and Saadia Faruki Book Riot: Presenting KidLit These […]
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24 There’s a Substitute in Your Library. What could possibly go wrong?!?!?
Do you dread leaving your library even for 1 day? You aren’t alone. Tune in and I’ll share some nightmares – and some helpful tips for preparing for the day you too have a substitute in the library. KQ: Your PLN – Source of Inspiration or Thief of Joy School Librarians – A Reflection: Can […]
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23 Traveling Librarians: Both In And Out Of The Loop
Covering multiple libraries is becomming more and more common. Listen and learn about strategies for keeping organized and ready to teach whether you teach in 1 library or 4!!! I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Texas SLs left out of$5K raise to teachers Presentation […]
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22 Dr. Seuss
Where does Dr. Seuss fit in our collection today? Join me as I wrestle with the contentious issue of racist and xenophobic art by a much loved children’s author. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Kindergarten: Story time: (“other stories” in The […]
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21 Genius Hour
Have your teachers included Genius Hours, Passion Projects or 20% Time in their lessons? If so, this is your time to shine. Time to showcase your collection, research lessons, databases and collaboration skills! Kamala Harris reads to students Forbes: Kamala Harris’s New Book Tour Is Seen as a Soft Launch of 2020 Campaign AP News: […]
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20 Self-Published Books
What do you do when you are handed a self-published book? How does your library include these books in your collection? Join me as I consider the process and implications that come with self-publication. Schoolcraft edcamp schedule matrix Vox: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark YouTuber Jimmy Champane’s Everything we know so far It’s […]
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19 Podcasts And You
Where do podcasts fit into your life? Join me as I share all the podcasts which help me do my job everyday. Podcasts offer us a perfect way to personalize our PD. Perhaps you’ll find a new favorite. NYT: Endeavor, Always Looking to Grow Forbes: Changing Your Brain Do you consider Podcasting part of Social […]
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18 Give Them What They Want
How do you strike a balance in purchasing for your collection? What do you do to insure your students’ choices are included and to what extent does crude humor find its way onto your shelves? Take a listen and decide for yourself. Colby Sharp’s newsletter and video Intellectual Freedom Blog: Librarians Beware: Self-Censorship The Booklist […]
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17 Self-Censorship Is Real
How often have you resorted to self-censorship in your collection, circulation and checkout procedures? Is it just cowardly or have we just decided that compromising is necessary? This episode will ask you to call into question many practices used in school libraries today. Wendy Rickman’s Study of Self-Censorship Phillip Nel’s Nine Kinds of Pie A […]
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16 Celebrity Authors and Politics in Our Collection
What do you honestly think about celebrity authors’ contribution to children’s lit? Are children’s books becoming more politicized? Will your collection benefit from Netflix’s latest sensation Tidying Up? Tune in to find out. schoollibrariansunited@gmail.com CNN: Netflix has people (serenely) bulldozing their closets, and thrift stores are riding the wave By AJ Willingham and Andrea […]
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15 It Made My Day When…
Join me as we consider what makes our day and listen to one librarian’s story of overcoming a complete loss to find joy in her job as a school librarian. My Google Slides: Libraries that move! Waiting For The Biblioburro by Monica Brown My Librarian is a Camel by Margriet Rurrs US News and World […]
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14 The Holidays In Your Library
Join me as I address how the Holidays impact our library program. While our libraries cannot escape the craziness and disruption of our routines, we can embrace the chaos and have some fun along the way. Happy New Year! Christmas Dance party Check out this episode!
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13 A Crisis In The Collection
Find out what happens when a publisher decides to stop publishing a popular title in my collection. ESPN: Stephen Curry makes shoes available to girls online after letter (11/29/2018) NYT’s November 1 article: My Deployment Was Not an “Adventure” NYT’s December 1 article: A Marine’s Reaction …Prompts and Apology From the Publisher Capstone Connect Press […]
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12 Our Voldemort: Wikipedia
Join me as I address the contentious issue of Wikipedia and what role it has, if any in our students’ research strategies. Forbes: Amazon donates $1 million NYT’s November 16 article: From Encyclopedia Collector to “Wikipedian-at-Large” MOMA’s Wikipedia Edit-a-thon ALA’s 2018 Spotlight: On Wikipedia Four questions with author, librarian, and Wikipedian Merrilee Proffitt Trump’s Wikipedia […]
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11 We are THE Lifelong Learners
Join me as I consider why school librarians exemplify what it means to be lifelong learners. I share feedback from a discussion board asking people from around the country to share their journey in becoming school librarians. Kelly Hincks: Knowledge Quest The Glass Half Full Khan Academy: Assimilation vs. Accommodation Check out this episode!
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10 Leveled Books: A Necessary Evil
Join me as I contemplate how school librarians address the issue of leveled books both in our own libraries and classroom libraries. How do we support our students who have learned to look for levels on the books they read and why we need to empower students to find books which they find both manageable […]
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9 Got Assistants? Consider Yourself Lucky
Join me as I consider the use of parent and student volunteers as well as district employees as assistants in my libraries. Also in today’s episode: Dwarsliggers and the Awful Library Book Ladies! 2011 Guardian article Flipbackbook website NYT: Tiny Books October 30, 2018 Awful Library Books with Mary Kelly and Holly Hibner Check out […]
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8 Live Your Best…Library
Join me as I share the presentation which I gave at MAME 45 this past week: Live Your Best…Library. I will also give an overview of this conference which is the state conference for school librarians in Michigan. Don’t live in Michigan? This episode is full of great ideas for any school library organization planning […]
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7 Collaboration: One size DOES NOT fit all
Join me as I consider collaboration with building teachers, principal, school district and fellow school librarians. How does our schedule affect the collaboration and impact we can make? Amp up your classroom: Collaborate with your School Librarian By Laura Gardner Collaborating with your School Librarian By Jamie Gregory Shannon McClintock Miller’s Blog The Library Voice […]
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6 Classroom Libraries…Rivals or Partners???
Join me as I delve into the divisive issue of classroom libraries and our role in supporting them as school librarians. Challenge the recommendations for teachers in creating a library of their own. Recognize the struggle for school funding and how librarians and teachers can team up to support our shared goal of growing readers. […]
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5 Book Snob: Guilty as charged
Join me as I wrestle with the contentious topic of book snobbery in the library. Aren’t we trained to be selective and judicious in how we spend our limited funding? On the other hand, we are responsible for servicing all our students’ reading interests – not just the ones we deem worthy. And why all […]
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4 Book Warden – Truth Hurts
Join me as I delve into the thorny topic of the role school librarians play as “Book Wardens” with our checkout policies and students’ book choices. Can our decisions be justified and are our interactions with students reasonable when it comes to book choices? Bookriot.com “Librarians must weed their book collection” by Sarah Ullery Bookriot.com […]
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3 Purchasing: Who doesn’t like to spend someone else’s money?
Join me as I tackle the issue of purchasing materials for your collection. Avoid the pitfalls and consider how we prioritize how we spend our limited funds. I also share where I get my ideas for which titles to purchase. Check out this episode!
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2 Discards: Yet Another Dirty Secret Librarians Keep
Join me as I tackle the challenges of discarding books from your library collection. I’ll share lots of strategies for repurposing discards as well as the mistakes I’ve learned over the years. Discarding is necessary but it doesn’t have to always be unpleasant! Hot chocolate damage Scroll down to see slideshow Check out […]
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1 Weeding: The Librarian’s dirty little secret
Join me as I tackle the challenges of weeding a school library collection. CREW: A Weeding Manual for Modern Libraries Check out this episode!
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