Leading from the Library

Future-Proofing Your Position and Program - How to avoid surprises and mitigate stressful situations

Episode Summary

School library programs are under threat on multiple fronts. From recurring trouble from administrators looking to balance the budget on the backs of their library programs to full-on attacks from anti-access and censorship groups, it is a difficult time for our profession. Our special guest John Chrastka from EveryLibrary will share his thoughts and recommendations about how to rework the budget to preserve your positions as well as share their experience supporting school librarians as they face unprecedented challenges.

Episode Notes

Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready Librarian Spokesperson and National Faculty Member, Future Ready Schools. District Teacher Librarian and Innovation Director, Van Meter Community School (Van Meter, IA). @shannonmmiller

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