In November, several leaders of the Tennessee Association of School Librarians (TASL) attended the AASL National Conference in Phoenix and witnessed the reveal of our brand new National School Library Standards. When we returned to Tennessee, many of us were… Read More ›
As with many organizations, the Alabama School Library Association (ASLA)’s past president leads the preparation of a slate of candidates for the year’s election. It was in this capacity that I began exploring ideas for how to grow board representation… Read More ›
Saddam Hussein remains at large; in fact, Kuwait has not been invaded by Iraq. India rejoices in the election of Indira Gandhi but does not yet know of her tragic assassination. Apartheid is the rule of law in South Africa…. Read More ›
What do fashion and environmental science have in common? These are the subjects that current teachers at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, want new books on: fashion (a subject that some might find trivial) and environmental science (a… Read More ›
Every school librarian longs to hear a reluctant reader request to check out a book or ask about a specific author. The impact of award-winning young adult author Jason Reynolds extended beyond the gymnasium filled with 550 students in grades… Read More ›
In this blog post, we reflect on our library program and what we learned through the application and reception of the AASL National School Library Program of the Year Award. Below, we ask and answer a few questions. Mimi Marquet:… Read More ›
The mission of the Olympia Needs Diverse Books (ONDB) project is to bring more diverse books, movies, and magazines into the Olympia High School (OHS) Library, so that all students may see themselves and/or increase understanding of others within our… Read More ›
Being recognized by the American Association of School Librarians and by the Tuscaloosa City School librarians, quite honestly, is one of the greatest honors I have ever received. In June 2018 I joined AASL to receive this most prestigious award…. Read More ›
Being a school librarian can sometimes feel lonely. To the outside ear, that may seem ridiculous. After all, we’re surrounded by our amazing students, collaborating teachers, school administrators, and perhaps also parent volunteers, district personnel, or community contacts. Does anyone… Read More ›
Bringing together a community of learners to collaborate, create, and think critically through reading, research, and projects was a priority this past fall, as I transitioned to Roosevelt Middle School (6th–8th grades) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As I worked with students,… Read More ›