Library Leaders - Julie & Jan

Library Exchange Podcast

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Welcome to Library Exchange, the ultimate podcast for school librarians! Whether you’re a seasoned library media specialist or just starting your journey, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things related to the world of school librarianship. Each episode dives into the role of a school librarian offering practical tips, expert insights, and inspiration.

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Library Leaders - Julie & Jan

Episodes

Reading Changes the Game - E212 29.06.2026 26:28

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com For US listeners, get 20% off professional development books for school librarians using code LIBRARYEXCHANGE20 at bloomsbur...

Librarian Impact - E211 15.06.2026 28:29

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To learn more about the studies discussed in this episode visit LibSlide.org or KeithCurryLance.com. Episode Description: Ho...

Serving the In-Between - E210 01.06.2026 24:39

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Amanda Hunt on Instagram or TikTok @thenextgenlibrarian. Episode Description: In this episode Julie and Jan talk with...

Literacy With a Beat - E209 18.05.2026 28:50

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Billy Allen on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube @3Kingvisions For more information about Billy Allen's Hip Hop Storytime...

Promoting Reading With Purpose - E208 04.05.2026 28:31

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Mike Rawls on Instagram @thebookwrangler Through Mike's Instagram bio, access Google Freebies or visit his Teacher Pa...

2026 School Librarian of the Year - E207 20.04.2026 26:54

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Allie Cornejo on Instagram or TikTok @alliethelibrarian. Episode Description: Allie Cornejo, 2026 School Librarian o...

Community Partnerships - E206 06.04.2026 24:24

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Kathy Schmidt on Instagram @Kathyfs24 Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson talk with Kathy Schmidt...

Lead with Branding - E205 23.03.2026 29:20

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To contact Lori McGovern by email: mcgovern.lori@newton.k12.ga.us Follow Lori McGovern on Instagram @Lori. McGovern. LMS Ep...

The Nonfiction Shift - E204 09.03.2026 27:01

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To connect with Robin Thompson through email: rthompson@bryan.k12.ga.us Follow Robin Thompson @CrazyMrsT on Instagram and Tik...

From Consumers to Producers - E203 23.02.2026 26:16

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To connect with Nick Moore through Instagram: @learnteachmoore Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson speak...

Outreach Beyond Books - E202 09.02.2026 27:16

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Listeners are invited to learn more or connect via LAPL.org. Episode Description: In this episode of Library Exchange, Amanda...

Library of Things - E201 26.01.2026 30:16

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com For more information about the Library of Things: https://sites.google.com/view/lotmutualaid/home Episode Description: Juli...

Librarian Resolutions - E125 22.12.2025 23:13

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson reflect on Season 1 of Library Exchange, highlighting real-world str...

Library STEAM - E124 08.12.2025 28:57

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To follow Kannan Cangro on Instagram: @cangrolib Or contact her through email at Kcangro@gmail.com Episode Description: In...

Postcards from the Library - E123 24.11.2025 26:35

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Check out the Postcrossing program here: https://www.postcrossing.com/ Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wi...

The Power of Play - E122 10.11.2025 26:51

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Click this link for more information and resources provided by Jessie Storrs: http://tinyurl.com/YDFlib Episode Description:...

Level Up: New Connections - E121 27.10.2025 29:41

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To follow Rebeca Fox: TikTok: @thefoxreads Click this link for more information and resources: beacons.ai/thefoxreads Episod...

AI in the Library - E120 13.10.2025 29:39

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com You can find more information about Elissa Malespina and her AI information at ElissaMalespina.com. Elissa also has an AI Scho...

Grant Strategies - E119 29.09.2025 28:33

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Connect with Amy @amybrownlee93 on Instagram and BlueSky or visit bibliobrownlee.weebly.com for more. Episode Description: In...

Global Voices for Libraries - E118 15.09.2025 28:35

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To follow Hajnalka Molloy, search on LinkedIn and Facebook. For more information and resources for advocating for school libra...

Pop‑Up Learning Adventures - E117 01.09.2025 25:09

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To follow Sharon Amolo: Instagram and TikTok: @bybookchick Episode Description: In this episode, elementary school librarian...

Read. Write. Be Kind. - E116 18.08.2025 27:45

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Learn more about the Very Airy Library with Stan Tucker: https://www.theveryairylibrary.com/ Episode Description: Hosts Jan...

Integrated Librarianship - E115 04.08.2025 29:32

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Mae Craddock on social media @IMCraddock or contact her at mae.craddock@gmail.com Episode Description: In this episod...

Staff Engagement - E114 21.07.2025 27:27

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To follow Melissa Corey: Blue Sky, Threads, and Instagram: @melissacorey Tiktok: @melissacoreylibrary Beacons: beacons.ai/meli...

Bookmobiles: Literacy in Motion - E113 07.07.2025 22:01

Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com For more information about the GCPS Book Mobile Program or how you can support this book mobile initiative, visit http://www.g...