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Jen Habley is the AASL Manager of Web Communications. She manages the AASL websites, writes press releases, coordinates AASL's online learning opportunities, and oversees AASL's web 2.0 tools. When not working, Jen spends time researching her family tree, reading, and watching hockey.
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Sen. Jack Reed & Rep. Raúl Grijalva Introduce the Right to Read Act
Today ALA and AASL welcomed the bicameral introduction of the Right to Read Act (S. 5064 and H.R. 9056) by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Representative Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ-03). The Right to Read Act is designed to ensure all students,… Read More ›
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AASL Continues Community Involvement in National Standards Implementation
AASL has launched two online surveys to gather insight from a variety of school library professionals and stakeholders regarding its 2018 “National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries.” Using these surveys, AASL seeks to evaluate the… Read More ›
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Your 2019 AASL Social Media Superstars!
AASL Social Media Superstars honors school library professionals who enrich the profession and its work on behalf of students by sharing information, expertise, ideas, encouragement, dialog and inspiration widely via a variety of social media channels. After reviewing all of… Read More ›
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Nominate your Social Media Superstar – or – Superstars!
Posted on behalf of Marifran DeMaine, Chair, and Michelle Luhtala; Member, Social Media Recognition Committee Acknowledging the role social media plays in school library promotion, AASL annually recognizes the profession’s Social Media Superstars. Nominated and endorsed by their peers, the… Read More ›
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AASL announces 2018 Best Apps and Best Websites for Teaching & Learning
AASL announced its 2018 Best Apps and Best Websites for Teaching & Learning at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in New Orleans. The annual lists honor 25 apps and 25 websites that provide enhanced learning and curriculum development… Read More ›
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Mary Keeling Elected 2019-2020 AASL President
Mary Keeling, library services supervisor for Newport News (Va.) Public Schools, has been elected as the 2019-2020 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President. Keeling will serve as president-elect during 2018-2019 under AASL President Kathryn Roots Lewis. Upon learning of… Read More ›
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Jason Reynolds calls school libraries “places of recognition for young people” in new PSA
A new public service announcement featuring New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds is now available from AASL as part of the 2018 celebration of School Library Month! In the PSA, Reynolds speaks to how school libraries are places of refuge and… Read More ›
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AASL seeks bloggers for Knowledge Quest
AASL seeks bloggers for its Knowledge Quest website: knowledgequest.aasl.org. To apply to become a KQ blogger for 2018-2019, please visit knowledgequest.aasl.org/bloggers. Applications are due May 23, 2018. Responding individuals should demonstrate the ability to write a blog post of 400-600 words on a… Read More ›
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AASL Celebrates 2018 School Library Month with Spokesperson Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds, author of “Ghost,” “Patina,” “Long Way Down,” and “Miles Morales: Spider-Man,” will serve as the national spokesperson for the 2018 celebration of School Library Month (SLM). Observed in April and sponsored by AASL, School Library Month celebrates school… Read More ›
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Epic! Adds French books, Chinese books, Text Highlighting and Built-in Dictionary Look-Up
Posted on behalf of Tim Ditlow; VP, Content for Epic! Epic!, the popular digital library offered completely free for teachers and school librarians, recently added 1,500 French and Chinese titles to its award-winning digital library. Used in 87% of elementary schools and… Read More ›