Welcome to Stacks and Stories, the official podcast of the American Overseas School of Rome. In this episode, secondary librarian Kathy Kraemer and elementary librarian Laura Gordon break down the real role of school librarians in international education today. Fresh from a European school librarian conference, they talk about everything from artificial intelligence and library curriculum design to student reading habits, collection development, and even book repair (yes, there’s a book hospital!).

If you think librarians just talk about books and wear cardigans, think again. This episode explores how AOSR’s libraries support student learning, promote reading for pleasure and stamina, and collaborate with teachers to build 21st-century research and information skills. 🔑

Topics covered include:

– What really happens at an international librarian conference

– The role of libraries in student learning

– How librarians teach research and AI literacy

– Collection development and weeding of outdated books

– Building reading stamina from elementary through high school

– Promoting reading for pleasure and choice

– Behind-the-scenes work in school libraries

📍 About AOSR: The American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) is a leading international school in Italy, offering an American-International education from Pre-K to Grade 12. Our library program supports students at every stage of learning through innovative programming and a focus on lifelong reading.