Leading from the Library Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready Schools
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In this series, the topics will focus on the many ways Future Ready Librarians® lead as we hear stories and ideas from some of the nation’s top teacher librarians. They will inspire us and make us look at our practice within the topics of collection development, diversity, virtual and school library spaces, collaboration, empowering students as creators, continuous and remote learning and so much more.
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Transitioning from Public to School Librarianship
In this podcast, Sarina LaTorre-Sicurella joins Shannon to talk about what it looks like to transition from public to school librarianship. She will share what it took to make this happen; how being a public librarian helped her in the new role, and what she finds exciting about the difference she can make being a school librarian.
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Building and Eco Hub Saving the Planet One Library at a Time
Join Shannon and guest Meggan Ford as they talk about libraries' crucial role in incorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They discuss how Meggan uses her school library to drive change and discuss saving the planet through sustainability and makerspaces. Meggan also participates in Climate Action Schools, which is a global initiative to incorporate lessons and projects on sustainability.
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A Library Makeover Story: Creating a Library for Teens
Join this exciting podcast episode as Shannon talks to Nina Canales about her journey since 2020 in redesigning the library and starting from scratch to create a space that the teens of her school wanted. From quiet spaces to collaborative, to the new furniture and all new books, Nina’s space has it all!
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Be a TokStar Librarian
Join Shannon as she speaks with Andrea Keller on how to use the power of social media to promote books and programming in the library. And get the scoop on how to use TikTok and other platforms to connect with your readers and community too.
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Bringing SEL Into Our Libraries
Join Shannon as she talks to Liz Stroud about the way she uses social emotional learning strategies, activities and books in her library to connect with her students and give them amazing experiences and opportunities throughout the week.
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Amplify Voices: Increasing Access to Diverse Books with Visual Book Lists and Free Book Fairs
Providing student access to diverse books is more important than ever in our current climate. It is critical that students see themselves in the books they read, finding mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors into the experiences of others. This podcast will focus on two of Melissa’s initiatives - Visual Book Lists and Novel Nation Book Fairs. Visual Book Lists provide easy to browse, thematic lists of similar books featuring diverse authors.
Guest Name: Melissa Corey
Guest social media:
@melissacorey on X, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads
@melissacoreylibrary on TikTok