Leading from the Library

Future Ready Librarians are navigating an evolving educational landscape, balancing innovation, advocacy, and changing school dynamics. Join Future Ready Advisor Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmiller) on the Leading from the Library podcast, where she explores strategies, resources, and inspiring stories to support librarians in shaping the future of learning.

Thinking Outside the Box:ย Cardboard Creation in the Library MakerSpace

Episode Summary:
Middle school librarian Lindsey Keown shares with Shannon McClintock Miller how her Cardboard Creation Station turns recycled materials into a student-led innovation hub. She explains how she fosters independence, supports design thinking, manages an open-access MakerSpace, and builds a strong culture of creativity and collaboration.

Guest Name:
Lindsey Keown

Guest Social Media: 
@mskeown_reads on Instagram

Additional Links: 
Renovated Learning blog

Josh Gluckstein – cardboard artist Instagram

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Past Episodes

Future-Proofing Your Position and Program – How to avoid surprises and mitigate stressful situations
Ditching the Dewey
Building A Culture of Reading in the Library and Beyond

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