- 17
- Episodes
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- Ratings
- 2023
- First episode
About Library on Lock
Library life can be full of ups and downs, but you can always come kick it with me and my guests to laugh, learn, and let loose. All things library, all the time. Here I can guarantee you we’ll mix things up and lock it down.
- Publisher
- Lauren Mobley
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 25 Nov 2023
- Latest episode
- 14 Apr 2025
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
14 Apr 2025
207 - Author H.D. Hunter
Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Episode 207 | Hugh HD Hunter www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) IG/BlueSky/X @mobleyinthemix Hugh (@hdhunterbooks) • Instagram photos and videos (https://www.instagram.com/hdhunterbooks) H.D. HunterThe Southern District (https://hughhdhunter.com/) Something Like Right Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YKgateFQvC8de3oN1qr5y?si=b60c9c6ee58c4367) Yellowface – HarperCollins (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/yellowface-r-f-kuang?variant=42521319702562)
24 Mar 2025
206 - Media Mindfulness w. Jennifer LaGarde
Episode 206 | Media Mindfulness w. Jennifer LaGarde Episode Summary: Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) IG/BlueSky/X @mobleyinthemix IG/BlueSky @jenniferlagarde www.librarygirl.net (http://www.librarygirl.net) Fact vs. Fiction by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins (https://my.iste.org/s/store?_ga=2.197173359.1189248798.1742761144-1131084051.1742761144#/store/browse/detail/a1w1U000004Lp6nQAC) Digital Detectives by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins (https://iste.org/products/a1w1U000002axWTQAY/Developing-Digital-Detectives) The Anxious Generation by Johnathan Haidt (https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book) Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke (https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation) On the Wings of La Noche by Vanessa L. Torres (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673908/on-the-wings-of-la-noche-by-vanessa-l-torres/) When We Go Missing by April Henry (https://www.aprilhenry.com/) Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250334817/needylittlethings/)
3 Mar 2025
205 - Author Saadia Faruqi
Episode 205 | Saadia Faruqi Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) IG/BlueSky/X @mobleyinthemix https://saadiafaruqi.com/ (https://saadiafaruqi.com/) IG @saadiafaruqi The Strongest Heart (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-strongest-heart-saadia-faruqi?variant=42669928087586) by Saadia Faruqi
24 Feb 2025
204 - Lib Chat w. Jasmine Jones
Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Episode 204 | Jasmine Jones www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) IG/BlueSky/X @mobleyinthemix Jasmine’s BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/books-are-magic.bsky.social) Cricut Educator Certification (https://www.cricutforschools.com/certified-educator) The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates (https://ta-nehisicoates.com/books/the-message/) Books by Ibi Zoboi (https://www.ibizoboi.net/books) Ibi’s Visit to Lauren’s School (https://www.instagram.com/p/DGX72PsRov9/) Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours (https://www.channelledesamours.com/books-1)
10 Feb 2025
203 - For the Culture w. Yaritza Villalba
Episode 203 | Yaritza Villalba www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) IG/BlueSky/X @mobleyinthemix https://www.mckenziesadventures.com/ (https://www.mckenziesadventures.com/) IG @yaritza.v__ X @YaritzaV_ Microsoft Flip #AskYaritza Series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAlQV3vuDKI) Victor Hicks (https://x.com/codingwculture?lang=en) Matthew Joseph (https://x.com/matthewxjoseph) Mckenzie’s Time Machine (https://www.mckenziesadventures.com/books) Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Team-of-Rivals/Doris-Kearns-Goodwin/9780743270755) #InnovateHER Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCUCaeRCtaMvQMjsDAs6CA) Global Hour of Code (https://hourofcode.com/us) Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)!
1 Feb 2025
202 - Advocacy is Essential w. Dr. Andrea Jamison
Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Episode 202 | Andrea Jamison www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) IG/BlueSky/X @mobleyinthemix https://www.andreajamison.com/ (https://www.andreajamison.com/) IG/Threads @achitownj Up in Smoke by Nick Brooks (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250359933/upinsmoke/)
25 Jan 2025
201 - Season Premiere w. Amanda Hunt
Welcome to Season 2 of Library on Lock! Extra special guest, Amanda Hunt joins host Lauren Mobley for this goofy premiere library and pop culture episode. Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes Episode 201 | Amanda Hunt www.mobleyinthemix.com Amanda Hunt’s socials: @thenextgenlibrarian https://www.thenextgenlibrarian.com/ (https://www.thenextgenlibrarian.com/) Amanda’s Bio Link and Book Lists (https://www.canva.com/design/DAEWfwJnWA8/eux0XKshvcs4I375VZd18w/view?utm_content=DAEWfwJnWA8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer) Books and Bingos Podcast (https://www.canva.com/design/DAF9o7v50Bo/vHz4nQjCD0ywPjRKHMULkg/view?utm_content=DAF9o7v50Bo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor) Melissa Corey book lists (https://visualbooklists.com/) All Better Now by Neal Shusterman (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/All-Better-Now/Neal-Shusterman/9781534432758) Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (https://rebeccayarros.com/onyxstorm) Children of Blood and Bone Film Cast (https://variety.com/2025/film/news/children-of-blood-and-bone-cast-release-date-thuso-mbedu-amandla-stenberg-damson-idris-tosin-cole-1236251360/) Mirror Girls by Kelly McWilliams (https://www.kellymcwilliamsauthor.com/) Will’s Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes (https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jewell-parker-rhodes/wills-race-for-home/9780316299336/?lens=little-brown-books-for-young-readers)
12 Feb 2024
110 - ASLA Recap w. Jerry Craft
Recap of the 2024 Alabama School Library Association Conference in Opelika, Alabama. President-Elect Katie Rainer shares her experience organizing the event and other conference guests, including author Jerry Craft, share their library highlights! Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes Www.mobleyinthemix.com Katie’s Socials: @katie.rainer ASLA’s Socials: @aslalib Kat Baxter: @loudbrarian Anna Ryan: @theartsylibrarian Dr. Christina Norman: @cshedst Dr. Pam Moore: @prrmoore Julia Morrobel: @yourteenlibrarian Allie Schultz Jerry Craft: @jerrycraft
5 Feb 2024
109 - Make Read Alouds Count
Darryl Hawkins shares tips for making read alouds a hit in your library, February programming ideas, and promoting male librarianship! Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes Www.mobleyinthemix.com Darryl’s Socials: Twitter @mrhawkins19 / IG @narratedbymrhawkins @theblacklibrarianmale Novel Effect https://www.scholastic.com/home (https://www.scholastic.com/home) @brithelibrarian @thebookwrangler Jo Nase @atbotbookbug Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe by Young Jeezy Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Summer of June by Jamie Sumner
29 Jan 2024
108 - Talk Techy to Me
Deb Zeman gives some expert insight on how to infuse technology into your library so all students can become independent learners and creators. Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes Www.mobleyinthemix.com Deb’s Socials: @Z_Brarian on Instagram/X/BlueSky etc bit.ly/DZLinkTree (http://bit.ly/DZLinkTree) LIbrary in the Loo 23-24 (https://www.canva.com/design/DAFn5j-Cl2U/6P835BNRHkQEYQmEaqvsdA/view?utm_content=DAFn5j-Cl2U&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview) Wrangler Wire Potty PD (https://www.canva.com/design/DAFJx0ENPhk/X32R-DawFuul2oOLYKj_7A/view?utm_content=DAFJx0ENPhk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview) Half-Life of Love by Brianna Bourne Enter the Body by Joy McCollough Friends, Lovers & The Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry Betting on You by Lynn Painter
22 Jan 2024
107 - The One About Books
Meggan Ford explains her role as a book award committee member and how we can all improve our reader’s advisory. Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) Meggan’s Socials: @msfordfierce Martha Bongiorno: @mrsbongiornoedu FETC Conference 2024 (https://www.fetc.org/) Amanda Hunt: @thenextgenlibrarian Georgia Peach Awards (https://sites.google.com/view/ga-peach-book-award-for-teens/home?authuser=0) www.Bookriot.com (http://www.bookriot.com) See Meggan’s socials for Adobe Template for Bookmarks DIY scratch-offs (https://www.amazon.com/Scratch-Stickers-Labels-Round-Circle/dp/B079DWX53G/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=3T7P209CU9MGN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.j1LhkQpqEOJ6Lh_adl9sSduQ5mjAinLXM3e3ljSH3omb_X2yuo8uNZb2sFgHQAOPFpg71KDhE7NvLFVkbhZIp3TvkVSLnX5spsl5Wyrdy2VQYkmIPDpz5R7TadEbAF61T75DLr5Ovf2g85pzWLKoe9o4VNCZVvRkkCiSp8p-uIt2mHUZGxYROSyyUoxE5Gg6mdhV5xd39tVhzxVeYHcf7w.E9fvrcDUNf5T-PaDOYBTZcDFH2NMzaZH6XzKUJfoZHk&dib_tag=se&keywords=scratch+off+stickers&qid=1705858741&sprefix=scratch+off%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-4) She is Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran Rez Ball by Byron Graves Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros
15 Jan 2024
106 - Crafting in the Library
Linda Martinez provides great ideas to start crafting in your space, tapping into your creative genius and finding funds. Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes www.mobleyinthemix.com Linda’s socials: @autumninthe956 Craft Photos (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-DncY4o0qaK-NGHdHQa6Y3-xNuUp7SEe?usp=sharing) How to set up self checkout (https://vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com/2023/08/getting-our-destiny-self-checkout.html) Destination Imagination (https://www.destinationimagination.org/) Martha Bongiorno: @mrsbongiornoedu Pokemon Scavenger Hunt (https://ontarianlibrarian.com/2016/07/14/pokemon-scavenger-hunt-in-the-library/) Breakout Edu (https://www.breakoutedu.com/) Donorschoose (https://www.donorschoose.org/teachers) First Book Marketplace (https://www.fbmarketplace.org/?utm_source=eng&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=brand&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpORLiuQxh--SVjbSJH_Nu8t0xkOl8TicB10Yyf6Olk3n1wTLApkiUuhoCKekQAvD_BwE) First Book + DD’s Discount Fundraiser (https://firstbook.org/partners/dds-discounts/) First Book Educator’s Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2540060866093746) Laura Bush Grant (https://www.bushcenter.org/lbf-application-details) Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood All That’s Left to Say by Emery Lord Amanda Hunt: @thenextgenlibrarian
8 Jan 2024
105 - Getting Involved
Erika Long speaks on how and why librarians should get involved with their state and national organizations to promote advocacy. Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) notyomamaslibrarian.my.canva.site (http://notyomamaslibrarian.my.canva.site) IG: @notyomamaslibrarian Bluesky + X + LinkedIn: @erikaslong Core Values in School Librarianship (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/core-values-in-school-librarianship-9781440878152/) Promoting African American Writers (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/promoting-african-american-writers-9781440870279/#:~:text=Promoting%20African%20American%20Writers%20is,and%20books%20with%20multicultural%20themes) American Wings by Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein
18 Dec 2023
104 - Public + School Libraries Connect
Billy Allen joins me to discuss how public and school libraries can improve collaborations, support independent authors, and build community. Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) https://3kingvisions.com/ (https://3kingvisions.com/) instagram.com/3kingvisions facebook.com/3kingvisions twitter.com/3kingvisions HBCU Library Programs (https://www.findmyhbcu.org/degree_vertical/library-science/) AASL Black Girl Magic Presentation (https://www.canva.com/design/DAFwakLRkjA/F5mMdwmmLmEP2LUA_O1-YA/view?utm_content=DAFwakLRkjA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink#2) AASL Black Girl Magic Booklist (https://www.canva.com/design/DAFwayT5I9s/BADLbJC1CztORbeOpGnKUg/view) LIT for Black Kids @litforblackkids We are Here! @weareherelit Richard Ashby, Jr. @sidewalklibrarian @theblacklibrarianmale Jamar Rahming @jrahming2001 Shannon Bland @shannon_not_so_bland Mychal Threets @mychal3ts Bradley Kuykendall @pagemaster57 Why Women Deserve Less by Myron Gaines
11 Dec 2023
103 - Secondary Programming Ideas
Rachael Welsh talks about bringing older students into the media center, advocacy, and social media. Interested in being on an episode or have an episode suggestion? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) Instagram: @rachaelreads Twitter/Tiktok: @rachaelreads_ The Black Queen by Jumata Emil Dear Medusa by Olivia Cole House of Marionne by J. Elle (Correction: Not J. Cole) The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Rick Riordan Presents Collection MexiKid by Pedro Martin The Darkest Child by Delores Phillips
2 Dec 2023
102 - Passive Programming/Library Schooling
Holly Brown discusses her unorthodox path to librarianship and favorite passive programs. Interested in being on an episode? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes www.mobleyinthemix.com (http://www.mobleyinthemix.com) Holly Brown’s Instagram: @mrsbrownslibrary Twitter: @msbrownslibrary K.C. Boyd - @thebosslibrarian Becky Calzada - @becalzada Amanda Jones - @lomlibrary and @abmack33 Perler Bead Sweeper (https://www.amazon.com/Perler-80-22752-Beads-Sweeper/dp/B008YSOGQE/ref=asc_df_B008YSOGQE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167125073467&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6399750072654991250&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010889&hvtargid=pla-304153773547&mcid=6c43c4d150a0365a8e3864761fad0afc&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgqGrBhDtARIsAM5s0_mBKAVmt7YoyW7Oe_pEVF-p38fevrh3j0fqCN7vAr6mQrrtFtmWPGAaAiOWEALw_wcB&th=1) University of West Georgia (https://www.westga.edu/academics/education/etf/school-media.php) Valdosta State University (https://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/education/ltwd/programs-school-library-media.php)
25 Nov 2023
101 - Pilot/Conference Fun
Karina Quilantan-Garza (@cuethelibrarian) joins me to ki ki and kick off the pilot episode of Library on Lock! What's her favorite conference? How do you finding funding to attend? And who loves Jason Reynolds more? Tune in for our crazy convo. Interested in being on an episode? Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/qhvNjjuDS4BodJAM7)! Show Notes? www.mobleyinthemix.com (www.mobleyinthemix.com) www.cuethelibrarian.com (http://www.cuethelibrarian.com) / @cuethelibrarian on Instagram & X Follow these amazing librarians we referenced this episode: Amy Hermon/School Librarians United Podcast (@lms_united) Amanda Hunt (@thenextgenlibrarian) Linda Martinez (@bibliotecarialinda) Martha Bongiorno (@mrsbongiornoedu) Meggan Ford (@msfordfierce) Rachael Welsh (@rachaelreads)
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 12 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100
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- 22
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 71
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