Episodes

  • It’s a Beautiful Day in the Library Neighborhood: Connecting Across District Lines

    It’s a Beautiful Day in the Library Neighborhood: Connecting Across District Lines
    Apr 7 2026

    Guests Names: Jillian Pratt, Amanda Hunt

    Guest social media: @thetechylibrarian, @thenextgenlibrarian

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    24 mins
  • Designing a Student-Centered Library

    Designing a Student-Centered Library
    Mar 31 2026

    Guest Name: Meghan Murphy

    Guest social media:

    @librarywithmeg on instagram/facebook/tiktok

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    23 mins
  • Back to Basics: Building a Community of Readers

    Back to Basics: Building a Community of Readers
    Mar 24 2026
    In this podcast episode, Melanie LeJeune joins Shannon to talk about the collaborative work she is doing with her faculty regarding free-choice reading and the importance of providing time for students to read during the school day. She shares how she started and so many amazing ideas that all of us can do within our libraries and communities too. Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady #FutureReadyLibs
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    34 mins
  • Bringing the community into your library with Lunch and Learns

    Bringing the community into your library with Lunch and Learns
    Nov 25 2025

    Guest Name: Amanda Smithfield

    Guest social media: x @asmithfield Instagram @humefogglibrary

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    26 mins
  • A Sense of Place: Future Ready School Libraries

    A Sense of Place: Future Ready School Libraries
    Nov 18 2025

    Guest Name: Hannah Byrd Little

    Guest social media:

    Instagram: @librarianlittle | @libfeet

    TikTok: @BondWithTheBooks

    BlueSky: @librarianlittle.bsky.social

    LinkedIn: Hannah Byrd Little

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    27 mins
  • Welcome to the Library: Making the library a welcoming and collaborative space for all

    Welcome to the Library: Making the library a welcoming and collaborative space for all
    Nov 11 2025

    Guest Name: Katie Capshaw

    Guest social media: @prezofthelibrarystacks

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    28 mins
  • Lights, Camera, Library! How Pre-Recorded Lessons Can Supercharge Engagement (and Sanity)

    Lights, Camera, Library! How Pre-Recorded Lessons Can Supercharge Engagement (and Sanity)
    Nov 4 2025

    Guests Name: Chrystal Burkes

    Guest Social Media:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrystalburkes/

    BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrystalburkes.bsky.social

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    19 mins
  • Discovering the Magic of Books with Dori Bookie and Gil

    Discovering the Magic of Books with Dori Bookie and Gil
    Oct 30 2025

    In this episode of the Future Ready Librarian podcast, Shannon welcomes special guests Dori Bookie and Gil from Follett Content to chat about their recent reading road trip to Page Turner Falls. They share their excitement about discovering new books that will be featured in the upcoming Follett Book eFairs. From exciting genres to the ease of online shopping, they talk about how fun and meaningful it is to give books as gifts—especially for birthdays and other special moments. Dori and Gil also share why reading matters and encourage everyone to check out what Follett Book eFairs has to offer.

    Future Ready Schools Website: futureready.org

    Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMiller

    Instagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMiller

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchools

    Future Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

    #FutureReady

    #FutureReadyLibs
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    7 mins