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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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In this episode of Leading from the Library, host Shannon McClintock Miller welcomes educator, author, and former teacher librarian Jennifer Casa-Todd to discuss the new Digital Media Literacy Toolbox created by Canadian School Libraries. Together, t... more

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Kristina Presley
Former second grade teacher turned librarian, leads innovative library space redesigns
Librarian in Eureka, Missouri
Episode: Shaking up the Stacks
Jennifer Casa-Todd
Educator, author, former teacher librarian; works with pre-service teachers
Canadian School Libraries / MediaSmartz (advisor); board member, Canadian School Library Association
Episode: Digital Media Literacy Toolbox by Canadian School Libraries
Amanda Graves
Media Specialist at ET Booth Middle School
ET Booth Middle School
Episode: Librarian + Classroom Teacher = Edu-Tainment: The Dynamic Duo Tag Teaming Education
Cathy Fernandez
Sixth grade social studies teacher
ET Booth Middle School
Episode: Librarian + Classroom Teacher = Edu-Tainment: The Dynamic Duo Tag Teaming Education
Erika White
Library Services Coordinator for Irving ISD (Pre-K–12)
Irving Independent School District
Episode: The Unbound & Unbothered Librarians
Erika Rocha
Pre-K through 5 librarian at two campuses
Irving ISD
Episode: The Unbound & Unbothered Librarians
Nicholas Moore
New librarian and guest on the show
Library Leader in Powder Springs, Georgia
Episode: Building & Maintaining Reading Culture in Collaboration w/Teachers & Students
Jean Steele
Public school librarian
Newton Public Schools, Newton, Massachusetts
Episode: The Non-Expert’s Guide to Writing a Grant for Your School Library
Alexandra Cornejo
Library media specialist at Harlingen CISD and lead librarian for secondary schools
Harlingen CISD
Episode: Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI

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Shannon McClintock Miller
Host of the leading library leadership and Future Ready Librarians programs; prominent in library innovation discussions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great info on a variety of topics

    I love this podcast! I have have been a school librarian for 15 years and it great to listen to this podcast and remember there is always more to learn. Also that we aren’t alone in the issues we face.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cdressler24
    United States4 years ago
  • Great source for inspiration and resources!

    Thank you for this podcast. As a teacher librarian pursuing my MLIS and teaching my first couple years as a librarian in a global pandemic, this podcast has been an invaluable resource! My only request would be to post links to the social media handles and websites shared in each episode’s notes for ease of access. Thank you again for this work and community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    singoutlulu
    United States5 years ago

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Fans value community-building stories and collaborative approaches between librarians and teachers.
Listeners appreciate practical, classroom-ready ideas and real-world library program examples.
Many commenters note the usefulness of shared resources and links in show notes for implementation.

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EL Learners in the Library
Q: What strategies can librarians use to make the library welcoming and supportive for EL learners?
Strategies include welcoming language in students' home languages, visual cues and posters, a diverse book collection with translations, audio options like audiobooks, collaboration with translators and EL teachers, and technology tools such as Immersive Reader to support reading and learning across languages.
EL Learners in the Library
Q: Can you explain what an EL learner is?
An EL learner is a student who is learning English, typically with a home language other than English; there are multiple labels for this group, but the core idea is language support and access to resources that help them develop English proficiency and participate fully in school.
From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library
Q: What sparked the idea for empowering student volunteers in the library?
The hosts discuss realizing that kids have leadership potential and that giving them authentic responsibilities in the library—like running a news program or managing makerspace activities—can transform both the students and the library environment.
Back to Basics: Building a Community of Readers
Q: And so let's just start from the beginning of when you started thinking about this and what you wanted to do, what your goals were within your school library.
Melanie explains that after challenging events like hurricanes disrupted the school, she aimed to return to basics by prioritizing reading and creating a culture where students see reading as accessible and enjoyable. This involved small, repeatable steps, faculty collaboration, a pivot to a stronger fiction collection, book clubs, and faculty modeling of reading to inspire students.
The Non-Expert’s Guide to Writing a Grant for Your School Library
Q: What is your number one tip for someone starting to write a grant?
Speak the plan out loud to someone in the building to create accountability and motivation; take the leap and start, then adapt as you go.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show that highlights innovative library programs and librarian-led initiatives. Recent episodes spotlight projects that connect students with authors, leverage technology like Book Creator, and reimagine the library as a vibrant learning hub through collaboration, literacy advocacy, and engaging events. Listeners seem to value actionable ideas, hands-on resources, and stories from diverse school communities, with emphasis on literacy, community building, and empowering students as creators. The format appears to blend personal experiences with scalable strategies that districts and individual schools can adopt.

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2. Jennifer Casa-Todd
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