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AASL Representative to ALA Council
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For the Record | AASL Councilor’s Report – ALA Annual 2018
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 ›
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For the Record | AASL Councilor’s Report – ALA Midwinter 2018
Thoughtful deliberation and communication. When I ponder how to share the events of ALA Council to AASL members as the division councilor, I am pleased to report that the 2018 Midwinter Meeting allowed for much needed contemplation. In addition to… Read More ›
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For the Record | AASL Councilor’s Report – ALA Annual 2017
ALA Council activities are open to all ALA members by physically attending a Council meeting at conference and observing, by following ALA website updates, and by tracking social media on platforms like Twitter. It can be confusing and frustrating unless… Read More ›
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For the Record | AASL Councilor’s Report – ALA Midwinter 2017
What happens at ALA Council during Midwinter and why is it important to have AASL divisional presence? Learning about ALA opportunities for AASL involvement to benefit our members and our students requires our attendance at a wide variety of meetings…. Read More ›
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For the Record | AASL Councilor’s Report – ALA Annual 2016
“Equity to all for school libraries” was a powerful rallying point for ALA Council in Orlando. AASL led the process to craft a resolution on equity, inviting ALA Council and members of all types of libraries to contribute using ALA… Read More ›
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Share Your School Library Voice with ALA Council
Have you wanted to learn more about how ALA governance impacts AASL and the students, teachers, and communities we serve? During ALA Midwinter and Annual there are several open meetings where members are encouraged to attend. During the ALA Council/Executive… Read More ›