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Amanda Chacon returns to unpack findings from a recent survey of school librarians capturing their perspectives and experiences involving Imposter Syndrome.   Amanda Chacon Bluesky: @goodreads.bsky.social‬ Twitter: TheGoodRead Tiktok: TheGoodRead IG: OpenBookAmanda 2024 SLJ School Librarian of the Year E332 Imposter Syndrome E242 Our Media Virtual Presence   E207 STEM Librarian   Podcast Linktree...

With over 15,000 attendees, ALA Annual Conference is the world's largest gathering of library professionals.  Tune in as 16 library professionals from across the US share their stories, perspectives and resources.   Patches website - Gene Ambaum E285 Mister Library, Tim Jones NIMCO, INC.   My session with Diana Haneski "Pawsitive Impact - Therapy Dogs" E258 Emotional Support Librarian: Diana Hanes...

President Sam Helmick shares exciting opportunities for librarians attending ALA's Annual Conference this summer in Chicago.   samhelmicklibrary@gmail.com ALA Annual 2026 Past ALA conference episodes: E231 ALAAC23 (Chicago) E278 ALAAC24 (San Diego) E327 ALAAC25 (Philadelphia) E258 Emotional Support Librarian: Diana Haneski Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certifi...

Librarian Mary Lanni shares the imporant reasons nursery rhymes should be part of your programming and how to avoid potential misteps in your planning.   www.maryrlanni.com marylannireads@gmail.com @MaryLanniReads on Bluesky and YouTube Bloomsbury - Mention "United20" for 20% off Article: Rethinking Storytime Article: Betsy Bird Storytime Solidarity SLJ Winner: 265 Romance Book Clubs with Lori Lie...

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: Wenndy Pray, Ph. D.   Bluesky: wpray.bsky.social Website: wpray.com Bochner, A. P., & Ellis, C. (2016). Evocative autoethnography: Writing lives and telling stories. Routledge.   Cooper, R., & Lilyea, B...

Lisa Marcum shares her strategies and learned lessons for planning a successful book battle.     Lisa.marcum1@gmail.com Instagram: @Mrsmarcum_edu School instagram account: @readwithphs AASL Presentation E217 Battle of the Books with Erica Huckaby Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for cit...

Experience this conferece for yourself as 15 Maine School Llibrarians generously share their time and talents with our listening community.   MASL (Maine Association of School Librarians) 205 Supporting Rural Librarians with Heather Perkinson 279 Digital Citizenship in Action with Dr. K. Mattson Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In searc...

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.   Bloomsbury: A Sense of Place by Hannah Byrd Little and use the code "United20" for 20% off! Instagram and Bluesky  @librarianlittle  The Link in bio will have all the details   One Little Spark! E235 AASL School Library o...

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 Bringing Math and Science into Your HS Library Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SL...

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 stacybrownreads@gmail.com   sbrown@davisacademy.org   Social media at 21stStacy Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs and use the code "United20" for 20% off Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certifica...

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 ALA L4L Information   L4L present ation E354 Conflict Resolution: Experts Chime In AASL Freedom of Information Day Resources ALA: USA Patriot Act 2001   Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   E...

Karla Collins identifies the MANY ways in which school librarians are vitally important in connecting interprofessional teams to support our students.   Karla Bame Collins Collinskb@longwood.edu Bloomsbury: Order Karla's book   and use the code "United20" for 20% off Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Progra...

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.   Website Twitter :: @txfreedomread Facebook :: Texas Freedom to Read Project (@txfreedomread) Instagram :: txfreedomread For media inquiries or answers to additional questions, please send us an email at txfreedomt...

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. ALL THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES AND SOCIAL MEDIA!!! Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playli...

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. ALL THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES AND SOCIAL MEDIA!!! Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Progra...

Librarians Building Libraries founders Tom Bober, Amanda Jones and Andrea Trudeau share their progress, upcoming events and opportunities for listeners to get involved!!! ALL THE EPISODE'S RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA   Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU P...

Be inspired as 3 NYC parent advodcates push to get certified school librarians in EVERY public school.   Librarians Equal Literacy IG: librariansequalliteracy Website   E290 Restoring Philly School Librarians Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlist...

When you know better - you do better.  Maura Madigan and Kim Sigle will challenge you to question your routines and procedures in the library.   How Equitable Is Your Library Policy? Is Unrestricted Checkout Overdue? Maura Madigan mbmadigan7@gmail.com Maura Madigan | ALA Store Bluesky @mauramadigan7.bksy.social E340 The School Librarian's  Guide to (Almost) Everything Kim Sigle library.sigle@gmail...

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 Need to Weed? Presentation Leading Through the Stacks E134 Ditching Dewey with Kelsey Bogan Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD C...

Valerie Jopeck shares her strategies for introducing visual literacy and inspiring inquiry in her youngest students.   Valerie Jopeck Email: vtjopeck@fcps.edu Inquiry with the Tinies Presentation Guided Inquiry QFT: From the Right Question Institute   Which face is real? Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Pr...

Kannan Cangro shares her inspiration for infusing her library programs and daily teaching with joy.     Sponsor: Tiny Cat     Kannan Cangro's preferred Social Media @cangrolib on Bluesky and Instagram Presentation: Finding Your Light  Quick Guide   E346 Elementary STEAM & CS Presentation: STEAM & CS E168 Inclusive Libraries E345 Empowering Student Volunteers  Podcast Linktree Search by title, gues...

TuesD Chambers and Lori Lieberman share favorite programs in their school libraries which generate excitement and student (and staff) engagment.     Sponsor: Tiny Cat Margaret Grazier bio E184 Lunch in the Library   TuesD Chambers Twitter: @BeaverReaders IG: BeaverReadersBHS E105 Virtual HS Programming E104 Curbside Pickup   Lori Lieberman IG: LHSLibraryLori Email:llieber1@pps.net E265 Romance Boo...

Kannan Cangro shares her strategies and resources (and AASL25 presentation!) for incorporating STEAM and CS into her elementary library lessons.   Quick Guide   Presentation Preferred Social Media: @cangrolib on bluesky and instagram Keva Planks   Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for ci...

Diana Haneski and Dione Mila share their expertise and best practices (as well as resources!) for supporting student volunteers in K-12 school libraries.     ALA Book Dione Mila IG  @LibraryHubLife  My monthly newsletter Linkedin From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library | All4Ed   E258 Emotional Support Librarian Diana Haneski @MSDlibrarymedia @dhaneski  @River...

Tune in to hear the MANY voices of Virginia school librarians attending their 50th Annual State Conference! VAASL Colonial Williamsburg Podcast Linktree Search by title, guest and location!   Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app SLU Playlists Amy's episode: The Importance of PLCs I would like to thank composer Na...