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.
Library Exchange Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Library Leaders - Julie & Jan
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38 episodes
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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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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Policy, Practice, and Selection - E213
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 concerns arise. The episode walks through realistic scenarios and offers clear communication strategies and escalation paths so librarians can confidently manage purchases, respond to concerns, and maintain high quality book collections.
June 29, 2026
Reading Changes the Game - E212
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 Bowl champion Malcolm about his personal journey from a sports-focused childhood to becoming a passionate literacy advocate. Malcolm shares how he learned to read as a young adult, founded the Share the Magic Foundation, and created Read with Malcolm programs, including the global Read Bowl challenge that reaches classrooms in multiple countries. The conversation highlights why school librarians must be welcoming, culturally relevant, and actively pursuing reluctant readers while making books accessible for every child.
June 15, 2026
Librarian Impact - E211
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 critical role of information literacy. The episode highlights decades of research, the SLIDE data tools, and practical strategies for advocacy. Listeners are directed to resources like LibSlide.org and KeithCurryLance.com to explore staffing trends and research findings and learn how to use data to demonstrate library impact.
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