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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.

• Audrey Church elected 2016-2017 AASL president

  By Jen Habley on 05/13/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Audrey Church, associate professor and graduate program coordinator at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, has been elected as the 2016-2017 AASL president. Church will serve as president-elect during 2015-2016 under AASL President Leslie Preddy. Upon learning of her election, Church… Read More ›

• AASL Seeks School Librarians for Standards and Guidelines Implementation Task Force

  By Jen Habley on 04/27/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  AASL is seeking school librarians to serve on an implementation task force for a new iteration of the association’s learning standards and program guidelines slated to launch in the fall of 2017. The task force will be responsible for developing… Read More ›

• AASL opens registration for its 17th National Conference & Exhibition

  By Jen Habley on 04/14/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Registration is now open for the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) 17th National Conference & Exhibition. The conference, themed “Experience Education Evolution,” will be held Nov. 5-8, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio, and is the only national conference dedicated solely… Read More ›

• Share a Tweet for School Library Funding!

  By Jen Habley on 04/13/2015 • ( 1 )

  

  The Senate HELP Committee will begin voting on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m. School libraries are NOT included in that bill! An amendment is needed to include them. Senator Whitehouse (D-RI)… Read More ›

• Make Some Noise for School Library Funding

  By Jen Habley on 04/09/2015 • ( 1 )

  

  This Thursday, the American Library Association is joining a social media push in support of dedicated funding for school libraries through Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Strengthening Kids’ Interest in Learning and Libraries Act (SKILLS) Act, which would… Read More ›

• Julianne Moore speaks for school libraries in new PSA

  By Jen Habley on 03/10/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  A new PSA featuring Academy Award® winning actress and bestselling author Julianne Moore is now available from the AASL as part of the 30th anniversary of School Library Month. In the PSA, Moore speaks to how school librarians empower students to succeed… Read More ›

• AASL names members of Standards and Guidelines Editorial Board

  By Jen Habley on 03/03/2015 • ( 1 )

  

  The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has named the members of its new editorial board to evaluate and revise the association’s learning standards and program guidelines. The editorial board will build on a strong history of publications by AASL… Read More ›

• AASL introduces the Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries

  By Jen Habley on 02/24/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  In recognition of her service to and influence on the profession, AASL is proud to announce its newest award, The Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries. The annual award, made possible by the generous support of Jay Toor, will… Read More ›

• AASL Launches Where Learning Never Ends Digital Storytelling Contest

  By Jen Habley on 01/29/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  AASL invites students to participate in a digital storytelling contest held as part of the 2015 celebration of School Library Month.  The contest asks students to reflect on the 2015 theme, “Your School Library: Where Learning Never Ends” and create… Read More ›

• Julianne Moore spokesperson for 2015 School Library Month

  By Jen Habley on 12/11/2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Julianne Moore, award winning actress and bestselling author, will serve as the national spokesperson for the 2015 observance and 30th anniversary of School Library Month. Celebrated in April, School Library Month honors the essential role that strong school library programs… Read More ›