The AASL Conference IdeaLab is a great way to “speed learn” and collect best practices and innovative ideas from school librarians and library educators from all over the U.S. It is billed by AASL as a “best practices showcase.” IdeaLab… Read More ›
AASL National Conference & Exhibiton
It’s In Our Hands: Celebrate the Past and Transform the Future
2016 will mark AASL’s 65th Anniversary. It’s amazing to think back at how far we’ve come in those 65 years of service to school libraries. Standards, professional development, leadership building, and networking have been the hallmarks of the work AASL… Read More ›
Making the Most of AASL15
Are you ready to Experience Education Evolution? Before diving into all the conference offerings, review the checklist below to make the most out of your conference experience. Make a Plan: Peruse the program book. Outline your exhibit hall strategy by paging… Read More ›
Welcome to AASL15
Dear Conference Attendees, Welcome to the friendly Buckeye state where you are about to experience the greatest professional development event for school library professionals. It will quickly feel like home as you meet friends, make new acquaintances, and dig into… Read More ›
Welcome to the AASL 17th National Conference & Exhibition
Welcome to AASL 2015 in Columbus, Ohio! As co-chairs, we are looking forward to this opportunity to Experience Education Evolution with you at the only national conference devoted to the needs and interests of school librarians. We are excited that… Read More ›
Ohio Author Proud!
We are so excited that the AASL 17th National Conference is here in Columbus, Ohio. We are Cbus and Ohio proud! In recent weeks we’ve blogged and you’ve read about the many exciting things to see and do in Cbus…. Read More ›
Ideas Rule at IdeaLab!
(Image courtesy of Britannica Image Quest) The mission of the IdeaLab is to provide a visual representation of real-world learning taking place in libraries and classrooms. The IdeaLab will showcase many topics and ideas including STEM, STEAM, global education, social… Read More ›
Dinner with an Ohio School Librarian & Ohio Author
What are you doing on Wednesday, November 4, for dinner? Why not join Ohio school librarians and authors for dinner on Wednesday, November 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Local Arrangements Co-chairs, Liz Deskins and Susan Yutzey, have arranged an… Read More ›
AASL 2015 brings you… Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books
Where can you find Kate Greenaway, Randolph Caldecott, Walter Crane, Robert McCloskey, Marcia Brown, Tomie dePaola, Arnold Lobel, Marc Brown, Steven Kellogg, Jan Brett, Lois Ehlert, Thomas Locker, Eric Carle, Patricia Polacco, Audrey & Don Wood, and Tedd Arnold “hanging… Read More ›
Restaurants in Columbus: A List
Looking for places to eat around the Convention Center? The #alacartlibrarians have checked out many of these restaurants as they canvassed the Arena District and Short North. Here is a list of some of the restaurants in and around the… Read More ›