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• For the Record | AASL Councilor’s Report – ALA Midwinter 2018

  By Diane Chen, AASL Representative to ALA Council on 03/30/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• For the Record | AASL Councilor’s Report – ALA Annual 2017

  By Diane Chen, AASL Representative to ALA Council on 08/24/2017 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• For the Record | AASL Councilor’s Report – ALA Midwinter 2017

  By Diane Chen, AASL Representative to ALA Council on 02/15/2017 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• For the Record | AASL Councilor’s Report – ALA Annual 2016

  By Diane Chen, AASL Representative to ALA Council on 07/26/2016 • ( 0 )

  

  “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 ›

• Share Your School Library Voice with ALA Council

  By Diane Chen, AASL Representative to ALA Council on 02/09/2016 • ( 0 )

  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 ›