The Recording and Resources Are Here From My July 2026 Follett Content Webinar, AI Literacy and What It Means For School Librarians!

 

Today, I hosted the new Follett Content webinar, AI Literacy and What It Means For School Librarians. 

The webinar recording, resources, and certificate of participation are now available. You can find everything here. You can also get the slides here. 

I hope you enjoy the webinar, friends. I had so much fun sharing this one and can't wait to bring even more AI literacy to our library, school, and community this upcoming school year. 

The Newest Literati Partner is Demco! Read All About What This Will Mean To Our Libraries and School Communities.

I am so thrilled about the newest Literati Partner!  

It's Demco, one of our favorite places to order so many different supplies and resources for our library and school.  I love that we can now redeem Literati Partner Credits on so many amazing things from Demco. 

As shared by Literati here, 

Demco helps schools and libraries create inspiring learning environments where every learner can thrive. With more than 120 years of experience, Demco offers trusted solutions that support literacy, organization, creativity, and student engagement. 

Schools can redeem Literati Partner Credits for a wide variety of Demco products, including book processing supplies, shelf merchandising solutions, bookmarks, posters, circulation materials, booktrucks, soft seating and more. From everyday library essentials to products that help make reading more engaging, Demco gives schools practical ways to turn rewards into meaningful support for students and educators. 

Browse Demco’s curated list of eligible products here, then redeem your Literati Partner Credits by phone.

This partnership will truly make a difference and I can't wait for my October Literati Book Fair to be here at my school. There are so many things on the Demco site that I have my eye on and by using Literati Partner Credits will be able to fulfill many of these items from my wishlist.  

You can learn more about hosting a Literati Book Fair and book fair rewards here. 

Join Us Today For The Follett Software Webinar, Ready, Set, Connect: Supporting Your School Community This Year!

                         

Friends, join me today 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.