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every 20 days
Average audio length:
49 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
62 episodes
since June 7, 2022
episodic

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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Kay Odonne, Education and Research Leader, and teacher librarian Hajanlka Molloy, as we discuss why networking matters for school librarians, especially those working alone. We cover how social media, local hub groups, mentoring, and face-to-face events build confi…

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On this episode of Engaging and Empowering School Libraries, Claudine Crabtree, a New Zealand school librarian and Churchill Fellow, shares insights from her travels to Singapore, Scotland and England investigating how school libraries support students' literacy and wellbeing. Claudine discusses s…
In this episode, I’m joined by Lara Price and Rachel Huskisson to explore what happens when school library management goes wrong. We discuss the consequences of poor leadership and redundancy, the emotional and professional toll it can take, and how reflection, resilience, and lifelong learning can…
Helen Rimmer joins us in this episode to discuss the pressures facing school librarians, including isolation, expanding workloads, and compassion fatigue, and how kindness, clear boundaries, and self-care are professional strengths that enhance wellbeing and effectiveness. We explore practical app…
In this episode, we consider the transformative role of inquiry-based learning education. Tune in as we discuss the exciting updates in the FOSIL Group, explore the success stories from the Teen Tech Awards, and look at the essential role of school librarians. Discover how libraries can bridge the …
In this episode, we are joined by Lucy Pearson, a researcher passionate about the Carnegie Medal's impact on children's literature. Lucy guides us through the medal's history, exploring how it reflects our shifting societal values and the evolution of children's books over the decades. Discover ho…
In this episode, I'm joined again by Mary Rose from Hartland International School in Dubai to discuss the often-overlooked importance of school libraries and librarians. The conversation delves into the wide-ranging impact that school libraries have on student success, literacy levels, and overall …
In my latest podcast series, I continue my conversation with Mary-Rose from Hartland School in Dubai  In this episode, we discuss the striking omission of libraries in recent UK Government, Department of Education Reading in Secondary Schools documents and delve into the systemic misconceptions ab…
In this episode, Ruth Maloney and I are joined by school librarians Jenny Toerien, Matthew Rose to explore the evolving role of AI in education. The discussion focuses on the challenges and opportunities of teaching AI-related skills in schools, highlighting the importance of critical thinking, eth…
In this episode, school librarians Donna Baird, Jennifer Horan, and my regular co-host Ruth Maloney join me to discuss the current trends in teenage fiction, whether books today gravitate more towards heavier themes rather than humour, and how these trends impact young readers. The conversation to…
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