The 2015 ALA/AASL Election is quickly approaching. As many were not able to attend the AASL Candidates Forum at Midwinter, we wanted to use this public forum as an opportunity to introduce the candidates running for AASL offices. Each candidate… Read More ›
The 2015 ALA/AASL Election is quickly approaching. As many were not able to attend the AASL Candidates Forum at Midwinter, we wanted to use this public forum as an opportunity to introduce the candidates running for AASL offices. Each candidate… Read More ›
The 2015 ALA/AASL Election is quickly approaching. As many were not able to attend the AASL Candidates Forum at Midwinter, we wanted to use this public forum as an opportunity to introduce the candidates running for AASL offices. Each candidate… Read More ›
The 2015 ALA/AASL Election is quickly approaching. As many were not able to attend the AASL Candidates Forum at Midwinter, we wanted to use this public forum as an opportunity to introduce the candidates running for AASL offices. Each candidate… Read More ›
Did you know that AASL is the third largest division (number of members) in ALA? Did you also know that we have one of the lowest voting rates of any of the 11 divisions? I’ve often wondered why, and I… Read More ›
As Chair of the 2014-2015 School Library Month Committee, I am asking for your help in spreading the word about planned activities for SLM. This being the 30th annual celebration of School Library Month, we wanted to honor school librarians… Read More ›
We all recognize the importance of well-stocked school libraries with the latest technology and resources for our students led by state-certified school librarians and the positive impact they have on teaching and learning. Years of research studies continue to make… Read More ›
We’re experiencing record cold in D.C., but the ALA Washington Office is busy meeting with Senate staffers trying to promote school libraries. Both U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Chairman Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and U.S…. Read More ›
The following post was written by Jessica Thompson, librarian at Tye River Elementary School in Arrington, Virginia, and Aimee Haslam, sixth grade English teacher at E.B. Stanley Middle School in Abingdon, Virginia. Both are Old Dominion University NextGen² scholarship recipients…. Read More ›
AASL would like to welcome all 2013-2014 members to the organization! No matter where you are located—urban or rural, public or independent, whether you are a solo librarian or in a school or district among many—this community is here for… Read More ›