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Not a Rocking Chair Librarian

Not a Rocking Chair Librarian

By Zoe Midler

Conversations & ruminations on the shifts taking place in K-12 librarianship & libraries.
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E24 | Advocate for Access, Equity, & Opportunity - J. Hunt

Not a Rocking Chair Librarian Feb 04, 2020

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E32 | Representation Is Under Attack

E32 | Representation Is Under Attack

Laurie Halse Anderson, Ashley Hope Perez, & V.S. Santoni reflect on current campaign of censorship/book banning & educational gag orders sweeping across the country. These banned authors reflect on the impacts of book banning & discuss how the public endorsement of hate silences, suppresses & erases the voices of marginalized groups & ultimately undermines our public education system.
May 02, 202201:06:15
E31 | Good Trouble with York Central Banned Book Club

E31 | Good Trouble with York Central Banned Book Club

Members and advisors of the York Central Banned Book Club and Panther Anti Racist Union (PARU) located in York PA, join me to discuss the student activism that led to a book ban reversal in York Central School District. Renee Ellis (HS student), Patricia A. Jackson (HS teacher & author), and Ben Hodge (HS teacher) discuss their journey, what motivated them to take action, what members have experienced and learned through this process, what's the latest on curriculum materials "freeze", and what advice they have for other student activists pushing back against book bans and censorship. 

Mar 08, 202201:03:27
E30 | Books Bans - Easy Targets

E30 | Books Bans - Easy Targets

Guests John Trischittii, Nancy Jo Lambert, & Cathi Fuhrman discuss the wave of K-12 book bans, librarian vilification, & educational gag orders sweeping across the country. Guests represents hot spots for this activity, TX & PA, & share their perspectives on the impact censorship has on students, collection development, & the profession, why is this happening now, who is behind the banning effort, & who are our allies in activism to combat censorship?
Feb 01, 202201:08:28
E29 | Reflect-Pivot-Flex featuring Len Bryan

E29 | Reflect-Pivot-Flex featuring Len Bryan

Conversation w/Denver Public Schools Library Technical Services Manager, Len Bryan. Len shares lessons learned over the past year, his thoughts on advocacy, & where K-12 librarianship is headed post pandemic.
Apr 21, 202101:00:18
E28 | Putting Science back in Library Science with Kelsey Bogan

E28 | Putting Science back in Library Science with Kelsey Bogan

Conversation w/Library Media Specialist Kelsey Bogan about her approach to marketing the value of library services & librarians beyond just the books. We also discuss her work to create a collection that is reflective of her students cultural & life experiences via her data driven Diversity Audit.
Mar 16, 202148:22
E27 | Candid Covid Conversation: PA TLs -Sustainability & Advocacy

E27 | Candid Covid Conversation: PA TLs -Sustainability & Advocacy

Conversation w/4 PA TLs on how they are navigating remote librarianship & what does library/librarianship advocacy look like moving forward.
Jun 22, 202001:06:31
E26 | Candid CoVid Conversations: NY TLs Leading Out Loud

E26 | Candid CoVid Conversations: NY TLs Leading Out Loud

Conversation w/4 NY TLs on how they are navigating the CoVid19 remote/crisis learning environment, their ups & downs, & how their role is evolving.
May 18, 202001:09:30
E25-It’s a Big/Small World - Sheena Kelly

E25-It’s a Big/Small World - Sheena Kelly

Sheena Kelly, Teacher Librarian at Ascend International School in Mumbai, India, gives us an update on her role at Ascend and life in India. Sheena faces many of the same challenges & obstacles all TLs encounter but w/an international twist. Great discussion about how she’s approached building a PLN & tapping local expertise to help her quickly come up to speed & find resources for her patrons. She also discusses cultural differences and how she’s been navigating those waters.

Mar 12, 202049:55
E24 | Advocate for Access, Equity, & Opportunity - J. Hunt

E24 | Advocate for Access, Equity, & Opportunity - J. Hunt

Jonathan Hunt, Coord. of Library Services for San Deigo County Office of Education & VP of Professional Development for California School Library Assoc. discusses how to “reframe” library advocacy talking points to better illustrate how traditional priorities associated w/K-12 library services, programming, & librarianship DO in fact contribute to and support larger district and system goals, and are uniquely positioned to do so.
Feb 04, 202001:00:07
E23 | Listen, Connect, & Support - Kristina Holzweiss

E23 | Listen, Connect, & Support - Kristina Holzweiss

A chat w/Kristina Holzweiss about the book she co authored w/Stony Evans, Hacking School Libraries: 10 Ways to Incorporate Library Media Centers into Your Learning Community & what she considers the most important library hack.
Oct 04, 201932:43
E22 | Finding Chopportunities-Mark Ray

E22 | Finding Chopportunities-Mark Ray

Mark Ray, Dir. of Innovation & Library Services Vancouver Washington Public Schools, discusses changes, trends, & obstacles impacting teacher librarians as we re position ourselves as teachers and school leaders. What’s changed since his 2016 TedTalk?
May 10, 201901:25:21
E21 | Creating an Attitude of Skepticism - Jennifer LaGarde & Daren Hudgins

E21 | Creating an Attitude of Skepticism - Jennifer LaGarde & Daren Hudgins

E21 | Creating an Attitude of Skepticism- Jennifer LaGarde & Daren Hudgins, authors of Fact vs Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News, talk about information/media literacy & the need for teachers, parents, and students to become skeptical consumers of information.
Apr 12, 201950:51
E20 | “Ding Ka-ching” Patron Self Service

E20 | “Ding Ka-ching” Patron Self Service

BVSD Elem, MS, HS teacher librarians discuss the benefits of patron self service in their libraries.
Feb 27, 201941:19
E19.7 | Expand Your Definition of Literacy

E19.7 | Expand Your Definition of Literacy

Shannon Miller & Bill Bass share their views on the critical role teacher librarians serve in our learning communities & the need to expand our definition of Literacy.
Feb 07, 201916:40
E19.6 | Dynamic Duos - Library = Curiosity Center.

E19.6 | Dynamic Duos - Library = Curiosity Center.

Marnie Steele & Brent Caldwell share their journey to create Meadowlark’s Curiosity Center.
Jan 31, 201939:01
E19.5 | Dynamic Duos-Libraries Are the Collaborative Hearts of Our Schools

E19.5 | Dynamic Duos-Libraries Are the Collaborative Hearts of Our Schools

Dynamic Duo - Kelly Sain & Andrew Moore discuss the changes they are seeing in BVSD library spaces, programming, & the positive impact of staffing the collaborative hearts of our schools w/licensed & endorsed teacher librarians.
Dec 18, 201820:04
E 19.4 | Dynamic Duos - Students Are VIPs

E 19.4 | Dynamic Duos - Students Are VIPs

Ginger Ramsey & Jane Schissel from Broomfield High School discuss their vision for the library as a student-centered, multipurpose space that is dynamic & continually evolving to meet the needs of patrons.
Nov 23, 201817:34
E19.3 | Dynamic Duos: Tech Is Not the Teacher

E19.3 | Dynamic Duos: Tech Is Not the Teacher

Jenn B. & Tracy H. Superior Elem. reflect on how they are repositioning the teacher librarian as a co-teacher & library as an extension of the classroom to help staff & students continue learning explorations.
Oct 21, 201825:55
E19.2 | Dynamic Duo - Library RESET

E19.2 | Dynamic Duo - Library RESET

Eldorado K-8 Principal, Robyn Hamasaki, & Teacher Librarian, Lindsey Dantino, talk about their library RESET.
Sep 21, 201822:07
E19.1 | Dynamic Duos - Empowering Leaders

E19.1 | Dynamic Duos - Empowering Leaders

Emerald Elem Principal, Samara Williams & Lizzy Carmihael, teacher librarian, reflect on their patnership to bring Future Ready Librarianship to their learning community.
Aug 29, 201826:49
E18 | Todd B. Covert Creativity

E18 | Todd B. Covert Creativity

Todd B. shares his thoughts on creativity & Hubbard Woods’ IDEA Lab 2018-19 initiatives.
Jul 13, 201835:48
E17 | Revenge of the Podcast People

E17 | Revenge of the Podcast People

Ming Scheid, Ed Tech Specialist, and I discuss the benefits podcasting & the variety of podcasts and tools.
May 08, 201818:02
E16 | Directions NOT Included 4.19.18

E16 | Directions NOT Included 4.19.18

Stacey Duval (@staceyduval5) shares Mobile Maker Kit reflections & next steps for fostering Maker Ed at Horizons K-8
Apr 20, 201814:37
E15 | TxLA 2018 Library Leaders 4.5.18

E15 | TxLA 2018 Library Leaders 4.5.18

Impromptu chat w/ Joyce Valenza, Nikki Robertson, & Jennifer Casa-Todd.
Apr 06, 201808:51
E14 | Cunning use of Maker Ed tools @ parent fundraiser

E14 | Cunning use of Maker Ed tools @ parent fundraiser

Tracy tells us how she integrated Mobile Maker Kit tools & design challenges into annual patient fundraiser at Superior Elem.
Mar 15, 201817:25
E13 | Heather Lister: Trends & Topics

E13 | Heather Lister: Trends & Topics

Mar 13, 201826:21
E12 | Reading around the World Initiative 3.12.18

E12 | Reading around the World Initiative 3.12.18

Mar 12, 201819:29
E11 | Student Tech Squad-Maker Mavens 3.2.18

E11 | Student Tech Squad-Maker Mavens 3.2.18

Broomfield HS Genius Bar students share thheir experiences coaching Elem students as they interacted w/Maker tools and activities.
Mar 02, 201834:01
E10 | Mobile Maker Kit Reflections 3.1.18

E10 | Mobile Maker Kit Reflections 3.1.18

E10 | Mobile Maker Kit Reflections
Mar 02, 201817:52
E5 | MMK Reflections 1.8.18

E5 | MMK Reflections 1.8.18

Continuing conversation w/BVSD teacher librarians on their use of District Mobile Maker Kits.
Feb 25, 201809:29
E9 | Teacher Librarian & Innovation Engineer 2.24.18

E9 | Teacher Librarian & Innovation Engineer 2.24.18

Chat with Mila S. Teacher Librarian & Innovation Engineer at Kohl Elem. BVSD
Feb 24, 201814:55
E8 | MMK Reflections 2.14.18

E8 | MMK Reflections 2.14.18

Sara W. teacher librarian, BCSIS/High Peaks, shares her reflections on using a District Mobile Maker Kit for 30 days.
Feb 15, 201804:04
E7 | MMK Reflections 1.30.18

E7 | MMK Reflections 1.30.18

More Mobile Maker Kit reflections. Loran Lattes, teacher librarian, at Whittier Elem shares her observations on Kit usage.
Feb 02, 201805:16
E6 | MMK Reflections 1.17.18

E6 | MMK Reflections 1.17.18

Sheena K. , teacher librarian, Peak to Peak K-12, chats w/us about her experience with #BVSD Mobile Maker Kit.
Jan 18, 201809:39
E4 | MMK Reflections 12.23.17

E4 | MMK Reflections 12.23.17

3 BVSD teacher librarians reflect on their time with District developed Mobile Maker Kits (MMKs) created to give schools a taste of maker ed and maker centered learning.
Dec 23, 201725:30
E3-MMK Reflections | 12.14.17

E3-MMK Reflections | 12.14.17

MMK Reflections
Dec 14, 201710:24
E2 | MMK Reflections 11.18.17

E2 | MMK Reflections 11.18.17

BVSD teacher librarians reflect on their experience w/Mobile Maker Kits & student dispositions when interacting w/Kits.
Nov 18, 201706:22
E1 | Innovation Tour 11.16.17

E1 | Innovation Tour 11.16.17

Innovation tour intro
Nov 17, 201703:05