Are print magazines still in school libraries? We have them in our middle school library, but where there were two stands this time last year, we are down to only one. Several magazines we used to carry are currently unavailable… Read More ›
Did you see the cover of The New Yorker published on July 2, 2018? The illustration is quite remarkable. In it, we see terrified children peeking through the cloak of the Statue of Liberty. This powerful image brings attention to family… Read More ›
I joined the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) in 2001 and started taking an active role in the organization in 2004. As a classroom teacher and later as a school librarian, I’ve always believed membership in professional organizations is… Read More ›
Despite all of the social media platforms out there, it seems like I never hear school librarians talking about Reddit. This site, which bills itself as “the front page of the internet,” has tons of information, features an easy-to-use interface,… Read More ›
School safety seems to be at the top of everyone’s list for back to school. With this in mind, a strong “Safety and Security Plan” can help school librarians navigate the confusing dialog, procedures, and processes that might be utilized… Read More ›
The What and Why Back in 2006, a man named Michael Rohde had the idea to harness the power of doodling and use it to create more memorable notes. Rohde found this rewarding for several reasons. First, it helped him… Read More ›
At the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans, the AASL Board met and spent considerable time reviewing the finances of our organization. The board reviewed the projected FY 2019 budget, the state of our financial summary for this fiscal year,… Read More ›
AASL at ALA Annual began with the State Ecosystem Luncheon, School Library Advocacy: Enhancing Collaboration and Strengthening Library Ecosystems. It was a celebration and sharing of the collaborative efforts that have been made at the state level between the state… Read More ›
This year’s ALA Annual Conference was exciting as I represented AASL on ALA Council and served on the ALA Executive Board. While reviewing my notes for ALA Council, I realized that some of these resolutions or actions may not be… Read More ›
Your 2017-2018 AASL Board of Directors maintained a packed schedule in New Orleans for ALA Annual this June. Along with meetings on Friday and Saturday, we also celebrated AASL’s award and grant winners on Saturday morning. With wonderful speakers, thought-provoking… Read More ›
Meet your 2018-2019 AASL Board of Directors! This energetic group has: Experience in the field of education ranging from 8 to 42 years with a collective 424 years of educational experience! Experience in libraries ranging from 8 to 42 years… Read More ›
Many decades ago, at the age of five, I arrived in this country with my parents, who came to America to pursue the immigrants’ dream in the promised land-of-opportunity. My first day of kindergarten in Houston, I didn’t speak a word… Read More ›
What’s on your school library back-to-school checklist? Do you have a learner-ready school library? I’m kind of like a second-grader when it comes to a new school year. I love new school supplies and the excitement of seeing all the… Read More ›
Many of my pairings of picture books and primary sources lead me to photos and newspaper articles, but when searching for primary sources to pair with Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by Carole… Read More ›