Join Me at the Michigan AI and Media Literacy Conference On July 29 and July 30!

 

I have a special conference to tell you about, friends. 

It's the Michigan AI and Media Literacy Conference at Lansing Community College-West. 

The dates are July 29 from 8:30am to 3:00pm, which will be for grades K-5, and July 30 from 8:30am to 3:00pm, which will be for grades 6-12. 

MACUL and the Michigan Department of Education are the sponsors of this wonderful two-day event. 

I am very excited to be the keynote speaker and can't wait to share, Remember the Wonder: Finding Joy (and Ourselves) in the Digital World. 

The session themes include so many amazing topics. I will be presenting breakout sessions during the conference too. 

You can find out more and register for the event here. 

I hope to see you there. 

AI Literacy and What It Means for School Libraries....Join Me For The July Follett Content Webinar, Friends.

                   

Friends, I am excited to share my Follett Content webinar on July 15th at 3:00pm CST, AI Literacy and What It Means for School Librarians! This is a topic that is important and timely for all of us as librarians, and for administrators, educators, and students too. 

As shared in the invite, 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already in your school – in the tools students are using, the questions they're asking, and the conversations happening in classrooms and library spaces every day. The question isn't whether AI will shape your students' futures. It's whether the school library will help shape how they engage with it.

This session is designed for school librarians who want to lead when it comes to AI literacy.

Join as District Teacher Librarian Shannon McClintock Miller digs into what AI literacy looks like in a K-12 context, why the library is uniquely positioned to anchor this work schoolwide, and how librarians can show up as essential partners for students, teachers, and administrators navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

You'll walk away with:

• A clearer framework for talking about AI literacy with your school community
• Practical strategies for helping students evaluate and think critically about AI-generated content
• Ideas for supporting classroom teachers who are facing new challenges around academic integrity and information verification
• A vision for positioning your library as the hub for responsible, thoughtful technology use

We'll also be sharing highlights from Future Ready's updated AI framework – including what's new and how it can serve as a conversation-starter and planning tool in your building. As a founding partner of Future Ready, Follett Content is proud to support this work, and we'll let you know how to get your hands on a copy.

Summer is the perfect time to think big. Come ready to explore, ask hard questions, and leave with a fresh perspective on one of the most important conversations in education right now.

You will find the invite and registration here. 

I hope you will join us, friends. It's going to be a great one as we learn and think about the new school year.

Register Today For The July 14th Follett Software Webinar, Ready, Set, Connect: Supporting Your School Community This Year!

 

Friends, join me on July 14th at 2:00pm CST for the special new Follett Software webinar, Ready, Set, Connect: Supporting Your School Community This Year. 

As shared in the invite, 

A strong start to the school year begins with connection. In this webinar, award-winning teacher-librarian Shannon McClintock Miller will share practical ideas to help librarians get their programs, spaces, and outreach ready for back-to-school and beyond.

From refreshing your library and updating your digital presence to building relationships with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners, this session will focus on simple ways to make your library visible, welcoming, and ready to support student success from day one.

You’ll learn how to:

Prepare your physical library and digital library experience for the new year

Update tools and resources students and staff rely on, including Destiny features like carousels, Collections, and more

Promote your library program with bookmarks, posters, websites, newsletters, and other outreach materials

Make the most of back-to-school events and family engagement opportunities

Connect early with administrators and teachers to strengthen collaboration and highlight your role in learning

Build community partnerships, including reconnecting with your public library

Create a welcoming first-day experience for every student

If you are looking for fresh ideas to start the year strong, you’ll leave with practical tips to help you engage your school community and set the tone for a successful year.

Can’t attend? No problem: register, and we’ll email you the recording.

A certificate of attendance is available upon request.

You can register for our free webinar here, friends. I can't wait to see you there.