There’s no question that the AASL National Conference is huge. School librarians and administrators come from all corners of the country to learn and grow together. It can feel overwhelming to find yourself in a sea of librarians searching for… Read More ›
After attending our first national conference in 2000, Liz Deskins and I wrote the article, “Liz and Deb’s Trip to ALA’s Annual Conference Gentle Tips for Future Attendees…” Fifteen years later many of our tips still work and just a… Read More ›
by Cassandra Barnett I’m not saying that my state library conferences aren’t good. I’m just saying that if I want to know what is cutting edge in the world of school libraries, the AASL National Conference is the place to… Read More ›
As we get ready for the AASL National Conference coming up this fall, there is a special little buzz in the air about an event taking place on Thursday, November 5. Just take a look at this… Join the… Read More ›
by Jessica Klinker, Head Librarian, Franklin Heights High School, South-Western City Schools, Columbus, Ohio Do you know that amped-up, electric feeling you get during an amazing conference, so excited to take back the tools and strategies you are learning and try them out… Read More ›
It means a few days away from school – and the costs of registration, travel and a hotel room can really add up – but it’s the only national conference focused solely on school libraries – and it only happens… Read More ›
When you think of the name “Columbus,” words like exploration and discovery are among the first to come to mind. As Conference Co-Chairs, we thought about an educational environment that is in a state of flux where change is the… Read More ›