School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

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' (Sept 6, 2019) @DebZemanLMS BannedBo...

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 Project Bee Ca...

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 Wakelet page of LGBTQ PD   No Mo...

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 edition 5 Tips for New School Librarians...

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 KidLit These Days on Apple Podcasts BookRiot's Th...

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 Bluebonnet Master List Announced

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 Ditch That Textbook Wakelet 10 EdTech presentations by Eric Cu...

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 Media Specialist Why school librarians matter Elizabeth Hutchinson: Why do teachers nee...

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 Library Guidebook: Weeding But it was an award winner! A Passion...

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 Podcast: 10 tips to land your first teaching job AASL's Finding a J...

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 you've heard today.   Donalyn Miller: The Key to Summer Reading At-A-Glance Ideas for...

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 Summer Reading Resources...

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 heard today.   30 Books for 30 Days of Ramadan Global Read Aloud 2019 Metro elementary schools...

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: How to spot it and take action Got a minute? Instruction tune-up for time pressed libra...

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 Value of Dessert Books ALA: Schools and Minor Rights 2019...

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 fast-track librarian certificate (February 19, 2019) FAQs for WSU's Experimental School...

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 Slate: Long Overdue Chicago Tribune Sept 2012: CPL closes book on...

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 Days 21 Books you Should Add to Your Library that Share M...

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 we really be all things to everyone? The Book Wrangler: Wrangling up the best in Children's Literature Planbo...

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 on February 2019: Michigan School Libraries Chicago Tribune review: L...

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 Sneeches" Too many Daves, What was I scared of? Tables: coloring "His real name was......

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: Kamala Harris plans a picture book version of her memoir Planet M...

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 Been a Minute's Interview with Angie Thomas NYT's Interview wit...

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 Media? Xerox commercial from the 1977 Superbowl Updated Xerox commercial 40 years later...

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 Reader: Whats's with the Underwear in Picture Books? Child...