The Recording and Resources Are Here From My July 2026 Follett Software Webinar, Ready, Set, Connect! Support Your School Community This Year.

 

This week I hosted the 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 shares 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 focuses 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 studentIf 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.

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.

You will find the webinar recording here and the slides here too.