Library Exchange Podcast

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Welcome to Library Exchange, the ultimate podcast for school librarians! Whether you’re a seasoned library media specialist or just starting your journey, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things related to the world of school librarianship. Each episode dives into the role of a school librarian offering practical tips, expert insights, and inspiration.

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Episodes 41

Schoolwide Reading Culture - E216
6d ago · 29:32
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Rachael Welsh on Instagram @RachaelReads and TikTok @RachaelReads_ Episode Description: Hosts Julie and Jan interview middle school librarian Rachael Welsh about practical strategies for building a visible, schoolwide reading culture. Rachael describes easy, low-cost ideas like using digital photo frames for student book
No Budget, No Problem - E215
20d ago · 25:32
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Alyssa on Instagram @international.school.librarian Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson interview Alyssa Trommler, an international school librarian in Germany, about revitalizing a K–12 library with no budget. Alyssa shares practical strategies: Instagram wishlists, used-book sales, GoFundMe, commun
The Leadership Mindset - E214
1mo ago · 24:58
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson explore how school librarians can claim leadership in their buildings and beyond. They share concrete strategies, running an active library media committee, sharing instructional partnerships, using proactive advocacy, and increasing visibility through presentations and c
Policy, Practice, and Selection - E213
1mo ago · 26:47
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Episode Description: Julie and Jan interview Craig Coleman about selecting and maintaining school library collections. They discuss district selection and reconsideration policies, the collection life cycle, collaborating with teachers and library media committees, and practical steps front office staff should follow when conce
Reading Changes the Game - E212
2mo ago · 26:28
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com For US listeners, get 20% off professional development books for school librarians using code LIBRARYEXCHANGE20 at bloomsbury.com/BLU Learn more about Malcolm Mitchell’s Share the Magic Foundation, dedicated to promoting reading, at readwithmalcolm.com. Episode Description: In this episode Julie and Jan talk with former Super B
Librarian Impact - E211
2mo ago · 28:29
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To learn more about the studies discussed in this episode visit LibSlide.org or KeithCurryLance.com. Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson speak with researcher Dr. Keith Curry Lance about how school librarians influence student achievement, the importance of leadership and technology integration, and the cri
Serving the In-Between - E210
3mo ago · 24:39
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Amanda Hunt on Instagram or TikTok @thenextgenlibrarian. Episode Description: In this episode Julie and Jan talk with Amanda Hunt (The NextGen Librarian) about her work on the AASL standards, strategies for middle school collection development, and practical ways to reignite student reading using tools like Beanstack and
Literacy With a Beat - E209
3mo ago · 28:50
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Billy Allen on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube @3Kingvisions For more information about Billy Allen's Hip Hop Storytime visit https://3kingvisions.com/ Episode Description: In this episode we feature Billy Allen, founder of Three King Visions, who reinvents storytime by pairing hip‑hop and R&B with read‑alouds to spark a
Promoting Reading With Purpose - E208
3mo ago · 28:31
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Mike Rawls on Instagram @thebookwrangler Through Mike's Instagram bio, access Google Freebies or visit his Teacher Pay Teachers store. Episode Description: Mike Rawls, aka The Book Wrangler, discusses building a diverse, intentional elementary library collection, embracing all reading formats (from graphic novels to audi
2026 School Librarian of the Year - E207
4mo ago · 26:54
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Allie Cornejo on Instagram or TikTok @alliethelibrarian. Episode Description: Allie Cornejo, 2026 School Librarian of the Year, describes serving a border community in Harlingen, Texas, and supporting a health-professions high school through creative, hands-on library programs. She discusses 3D-printing, stop-motion and
Community Partnerships - E206
4mo ago · 24:24
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Follow Kathy Schmidt on Instagram @Kathyfs24 Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson talk with Kathy Schmidt, a veteran elementary school librarian, about building community partnerships that support student literacy and family engagement. They spotlight Brock Elementary’s programs: United Way Reading Buddies,
Lead with Branding - E205
5mo ago · 29:20
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To contact Lori McGovern by email: mcgovern.lori@newton.k12.ga.us Follow Lori McGovern on Instagram @Lori.McGovern.LMS Episode Description: In this episode, hosts Julie and Jan talk with Lori McGovern about why school libraries need intentional branding to communicate their instructional value. Lori shares practical steps: star
The Nonfiction Shift - E204
5mo ago · 27:01
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To connect with Robin Thompson through email: rthompson@bryan.k12.ga.us Follow Robin Thompson @CrazyMrsT on Instagram and TikTok. Episode Description: Librarian Robin Thompson (Crazy Mrs. T) breaks down Melissa Stewart’s Five Kinds of Nonfiction: active, browsable, traditional, expository, and narrative. She explains how she re
From Consumers to Producers - E203
6mo ago · 26:16
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To connect with Nick Moore through Instagram: @learnteachmoore Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson speak with elementary librarian Nick Moore about arts-integrated lessons, student-created projects, and growing a schoolwide reading culture. Nick shares examples like using Tinkercad to build 3D cell models w
Outreach Beyond Books - E202
6mo ago · 27:16
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Listeners are invited to learn more or connect via LAPL.org. Episode Description: In this episode of Library Exchange, Amanda Miller, an adult librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library Central Branch, discusses her dual role as a reference librarian and outreach coordinator serving people experiencing homelessness, re-entry c
Library of Things - E201
7mo ago · 30:16
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com For more information about the Library of Things: https://sites.google.com/view/lotmutualaid/home Episode Description: Julie and Jan talk with Hazel Onsrud of Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine, about the Library of Things: a community-focused, sustainability-driven collection of items, from dehydrators and worm-castin
Librarian Resolutions - E125
8mo ago · 23:13
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson reflect on Season 1 of Library Exchange, highlighting real-world strategies school librarians used to demonstrate value, expand resources, and increase equity in collections and access. This episode shares concrete ideas, from advocacy and branding to student helpers, par
Library STEAM - E124
8mo ago · 28:57
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To follow Kannan Cangro on Instagram: @cangrolib Or contact her through email at Kcangro@gmail.com Episode Description: In this episode, Kannan Cangro shares how she built a sustainable STEAM program in a busy elementary library—from leveraging a Boeing grant and simple materials like Kiva planks and math manipulatives to using
Postcards from the Library - E123
9mo ago · 26:35
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit: http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Check out the Postcrossing program here: https://www.postcrossing.com/ Episode Description: Hosts Julie Saunders and Jan Wilson talk with Laura Silver, a New York City high school librarian, about bringing Postcrossing to students. Learn how the program uses postcards to teach geography, writing skills, language use, and empath
The Power of Play - E122
9mo ago · 26:51
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Click this link for more information and resources provided by Jessie Storrs: http://tinyurl.com/YDFlib Episode Description: Teacher librarian Jessie Storrs runs the El Centro Junior Senior High School library inside the Sacramento Youth Detention Facility, serving residents and staff with books, DVDs, and 50+ board games. She u
Level Up: New Connections - E121
10mo ago · 29:41
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To follow Rebeca Fox: TikTok: @thefoxreads Click this link for more information and resources: beacons.ai/thefoxreads Episode Description: Rebecca Fox, a veteran school librarian who recently moved to a high school position in Texas, shares practical strategies for building relationships with teachers and students, using input f
AI in the Library - E120
10mo ago · 29:39
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com You can find more information about Elissa Malespina and her AI information at ElissaMalespina.com. Elissa also has an AI School Librarians newsletter available on Substack. Episode Description: Teacher-librarian Elissa Malespina breaks down practical, ethical ways to use AI in K-12 schools. She shares real examples using ChatGP
Grant Strategies - E119
11mo ago · 28:33
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com Connect with Amy @amybrownlee93 on Instagram and BlueSky or visit bibliobrownlee.weebly.com for more. Episode Description: In this episode of Library Exchange, hosts Jan and Julie interview Amy Brownlee, the pre-K-12 librarian in a small public school system in Kansas, about her successful grant work and teacher-study travel. Am
Global Voices for Libraries - E118
11mo ago · 28:35
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To follow Hajnalka Molloy, search on LinkedIn and Facebook. For more information and resources for advocating for school libraries, visit Students Need School Libraries website at https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/ Episode Description: Hajnalka Malloy, president of the School Library Association of South Australia and t
Pop‑Up Learning Adventures - E117
12mo ago · 25:09
Visit the Library Exchange official website to submit a story, ask a question or request to be a guest at https://www.libraryexchangepodcast.com Looking for some new swag for your library, yourself or a favorite book loving friend? Visit http://libraryexchange.etsy.com To follow Sharon Amolo: Instagram and TikTok: @bybookchick Episode Description: In this episode, elementary school librarian Sharon Amolo (aka BookChick) shares how she designs pop‑up museums in the media center to bring curriculum to life for K - 5 students. She describes practical, low‑cost strategies - borrowing trunks from p

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Episodes 41

Schoolwide Reading Culture - E216

No Budget, No Problem - E215

The Leadership Mindset - E214

Policy, Practice, and Selection - E213

Reading Changes the Game - E212

Librarian Impact - E211

Serving the In-Between - E210

Literacy With a Beat - E209

Promoting Reading With Purpose - E208

2026 School Librarian of the Year - E207

Community Partnerships - E206

Lead with Branding - E205

The Nonfiction Shift - E204

From Consumers to Producers - E203

Outreach Beyond Books - E202

Library of Things - E201

Librarian Resolutions - E125

Library STEAM - E124

Postcards from the Library - E123

The Power of Play - E122

Level Up: New Connections - E121

AI in the Library - E120

Grant Strategies - E119

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Episodes 41

Schoolwide Reading Culture - E216

No Budget, No Problem - E215

The Leadership Mindset - E214

Policy, Practice, and Selection - E213

Reading Changes the Game - E212

Librarian Impact - E211

Serving the In-Between - E210

Literacy With a Beat - E209

Promoting Reading With Purpose - E208

2026 School Librarian of the Year - E207

Community Partnerships - E206

Lead with Branding - E205

The Nonfiction Shift - E204

From Consumers to Producers - E203

Outreach Beyond Books - E202

Library of Things - E201

Librarian Resolutions - E125

Library STEAM - E124

Postcards from the Library - E123

The Power of Play - E122

Level Up: New Connections - E121

AI in the Library - E120

Grant Strategies - E119

Global Voices for Libraries - E118

Pop‑Up Learning Adventures - E117