Leading from the Library

From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library

Episode Summary

Dione Mila is an elementary school librarian, while Diana Haneski is a high school librarian, and together they wrote From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library. Drawing from years of experience, they share practical strategies for transforming student volunteers into confident leaders who take ownership of their library community. Their work blends educational technology, library science, and a passion for student empowerment, inspiring librarians to create programs where kids learn, lead, and love the library.

Episode Notes

Guests Name: Dione Mila and Diana Haneski 

Guest Social Media: Dione: @LibraryHubLife Diana: @joyouslibrarian 

Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/ 

Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

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