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Engaging and Empowering School Libraries
Hosted by Elizabeth Hutchinson · education · EN
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Welcome to Engaging and Empowering School Libraries a podcast that aims to raise the profile of school libraries by talking about topics that are current across education and teaching.
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What is Engaging and Empowering School Libraries about?
Welcome to Engaging and Empowering School Libraries a podcast that aims to raise the profile of school libraries by talking about topics that are current across education and teaching.
Who hosts Engaging and Empowering School Libraries?
Engaging and Empowering School Libraries is hosted by Elizabeth Hutchinson. The show has published 49 episodes to date.
What has Engaging and Empowering School Libraries covered recently?
Recent episodes include "You're Not Alone: Networking Secrets for School Librarians" (16 December 2025, 52 minutes), "When Libraries Break: Leadership, Redundancy & Resilience" (7 November 2025, 49 minutes), and "Kindness as Strategy: Helen Rimmer on Well‑Being for School Librarians" (23 September 2025, 41 minutes).
How often does Engaging and Empowering School Libraries publish?
Engaging and Empowering School Libraries publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 49 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Engaging and Empowering School Libraries?
Booking probability for Engaging and Empowering School Libraries is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Engaging and Empowering School Libraries requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Engaging and Empowering School Libraries's contact route on record: verified email.
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Elizabeth Hutchinson hosts Engaging and Empowering School Libraries, an education podcast with 49 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Nov 7, 202549 min
In this episode, I’m joined by Lara Price and Rachel Huskisson to explore what happens when school library management goes wrong. We discuss the consequences of poor leadership and redundancy, the emotional and...
Sep 23, 202541 minHelen Rimmer joins us in this episode to discuss the pressures facing school librarians, including isolation, expanding workloads, and compassion fatigue, and how kindness, clear boundaries, and self-care are...
- Sep 13, 202542 min
In this episode, we consider the transformative role of inquiry-based learning education. Tune in as we discuss the exciting updates in the FOSIL Group, explore the success stories from the Teen Tech Awards, and look at...
- Jun 24, 202550 min
In this episode, we are joined by Lucy Pearson, a researcher passionate about the Carnegie Medal's impact on children's literature. Lucy guides us through the medal's history, exploring how it reflects our shifting...
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Episode #56
The Invisible Element of School Success: Libraries and Librarians: Conversation with Mary-Rose
May 23, 202519 minIn this episode, I'm joined again by Mary Rose from Hartland International School in Dubai to discuss the often-overlooked importance of school libraries and librarians. The conversation delves into the wide-ranging...
- May 12, 202519 min
In my latest podcast series, I continue my conversation with Mary-Rose from Hartland School in Dubai In this episode, we discuss the striking omission of libraries in recent UK Government, Department of Education...
- May 7, 202555 min
In this episode, Ruth Maloney and I are joined by school librarians Jenny Toerien, Matthew Rose to explore the evolving role of AI in education. The discussion focuses on the challenges and opportunities of teaching...
- Apr 3, 202553 min
In this episode, school librarians Donna Baird, Jennifer Horan, and my regular co-host Ruth Maloney join me to discuss the current trends in teenage fiction, whether books today gravitate more towards heavier themes...
- Mar 27, 202517 minS2
We continue our conversation with Mary-Rose from Hartland International School, exploring the evolving role of school librarians. In this episode, we discuss the significant challenges faced by school librarians...
- Mar 11, 202515 min
In this new short podcast series, I'm joined by Mary-Rose Grieve, the experienced librarian from Hartland International School in Dubai. Mary-Rose shares her insights on the state of school libraries in the UK and...
- Mar 4, 202544 min
In this episode we welcome Merve Lapus from Common Sense Media, who shares insights into empowering children and families to navigate media and technology responsibly, providing resources and curricula for digital...
- Jan 30, 202556 min
We are delighted to introduce our guest Lucy Roper, author of "The Solo Librarian." Lucy shares her journey, from navigating the professional landscape as a solo librarian to writing her book that guides others in...
Episode #48
Unlocking the Potential of School Libraries
Jan 10, 202549 minPlease ignore the poor internet connection at the beginning. It does get better so please push through that bit! In this episode, I have an insightful conversation with Adam Barry , Development Manager at Technology for...
Episode #47
Are you Teaching Research Skills or Inquiry?
Dec 3, 202452 minEngaging and Empowering School Libraries, a general school library podcast, and FOSIL, Education and School Libraries, a podcast that focuses on teaching through inquiry, came together this month. This session brought...
- Oct 22, 202452 min
Welcome to "Engaging and Empowering School Libraries," where we elevate the role of school libraries by addressing pressing educational topics. In this episode, we chat with Lauren Asprey about an innovative online...
- Oct 8, 202450 min
In this episode, we discuss how artificial intelligence is impacting school libraries and education. We were delighted to be joined by Jason Gulya , an AI consultant and professor with a unique perspective on AI's role...
- Sep 18, 202454 min
In this episode, we unpack some amazing ideas about how to create a good library induction with our special guests, school librarians Hayden Gigner, Susan Merrick, and Rachel Chavez, along with my co-host Ruth Maloney...
Aug 27, 202428 minMy guest today is Rachel Huskisson, a founding member of Engaging and Empowering School Libraries, who shares her journey from working in science labs to becoming a school librarian. She discusses how she discovered my...
- Jul 9, 202441 min
In this episode, we announce the separation of our podcast into two distinct platforms, allowing for a more focused discussion on school libraries and their impact. FOSIL, Education and School Libraries can now be found...
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