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podcast | Librarians

Episode Summary: Jenn and Rebeca will talk about their new podcast coming out in 2025 and engage in a discussion around how education policy levers are sometimes complex to understand between federal/state/local decisions and how people can get involved in policy to protect school libraries and librarians. They  also spoke  about how the entire school…

podcast | Librarians

Episode Summary: School librarians are not only school-wide collaborators, they’re advocates! Learn how to build trust and partnerships inside and outside of school to provide a more meaningful impact in your school community. Guest Angela Falkenberg Listen to the Podcast Subscribe

podcast | Librarians

Episode Summary: I’ve been searching for joy in the last few years. At first, I didn’t think I was worthy or felt uncomfortable because of the sadness around our school and world. Thanks to many intelligent people, I realized it’s okay to be joyful. Now that I have learned there is trauma in our world…

podcast | Librarians

Episode Summary: Discover how the South Glens Falls School District is keeping students engaged and reading throughout the summer. Join us as we interview the dedicated librarians who operate the Bulldog Book Bus, a mobile library that travels around the community, providing students with a wide selection of books to enjoy. Learn how they are…

podcast | Librarians

Episode Summary: In this episode of Leading from the Library, Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmmiller) is joined by Dr. Nikki Robertson-Griffin, a high school librarian from Hutto ISD 9th Grade Center in Hutto, Texas. They discuss innovative strategies for fostering a love of reading and building a vibrant library community. Nikki highlights two successful reading programs…

podcast | Librarians

Episode Summary: In this episode of Leading from the Library, Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmmiller) is joined by three experienced library professionals—Val Edwards, Maegan Heindel (@MsSchoolLibrary), and Becky Calzada (@AASLpresident) —who discuss strategies for handling inquiries and challenges with professionalism and confidence. The conversation explores how librarians can proactively prepare for unexpected questions or challenges and…

podcast | Librarians

Episode Summary: In this episode of Leading from the Library, Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmmiller) talks with Dr. Kristen Mattson (@DrKMattson), from the University of Illinois, about the evolving role of librarians as leaders in digital citizenship. With the rise of educational technology and tools like generative AI, the demand for digital citizenship guidance has grown…

podcast | Librarians

Episode Summary: In this episode of Leading from the Library, Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmmiller) is joined by Amanda Hunt (@thenextgenlib), a librarian from New Braunfels ISD in Texas, who shares her journey of turning a simple idea into a districtwide Comic Con event. Amanda talks about the inspiration behind hosting her own Comic Con and…

podcast | Librarians

Episode Summary: In this episode of Leading from the Library, Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmmiller) speaks with author and illustrator Kelley Donner, who shares the innovative concept of Storybook Walks and how they can inspire literacy in schools. Originally from Kansas and now residing near Munich, Germany, Kelley explains the many ways Storybook Walks can engage…