Diana Haneski

Diana Haneski is the National Board–certified educator/librarian at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a Florida Power-Library School in Parkland, Florida. Her work with learner leaders at Westglades Middle, Park Trails Elementary, and Silver Lakes Elementary Schools motivates her to mentor new librarians and explore ways to create joyful library programs. 2024 recipient of ALA’s I Love My Librarian Award, she loves to help readers find books that interest them and works hard to create a welcoming environment at the library. Along with her therapy dog, River, she speaks at conferences on how library workers can find joy in engaging programs, updating library spaces, and supporting their communities’ mental health.

book cover for From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library
From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library