Traditionally, school libraries were all about the space and what we put in it. Then we realized that with advances in technology we could expand our space to the virtual world. This gave us the opportunity to provide more resources… Read More ›
KQ Content
School Librarian Leaders Share Evidence for Learning in the Jan/Feb Issue
In education today, we have very often (and some would say “too often”) described assessment and evaluation in terms of evidence of learning. This is evidence gained after the fact to determine whether or not achievement happened. With such a… Read More ›
Explore School Librarians’ Career Journeys in the Nov/Dec Issue
As school librarians, we know that literacy has the power to transform lives because we see that power realized every day in our students. We know it because that power informs our practice, our professional standards, and—as the articles in… Read More ›
Submit Your AASL Standards Story for Consideration for the May/June KQ
Since AASL introduced the National School Library Standards in November 2017, there have been so many engaging stories shared about how school librarians, library supervisors, library educators, and other stakeholders are working with the standards to invigorate their practice. … Read More ›
Learn How to Combat Fake News in the Sept/Oct Issue
Fake news is not an issue that is going to disappear anytime soon. School librarians have long combatted misinformation and disinformation; at times they may have felt like the only discerning voice in the storm of multiple truths. The focus of… Read More ›
Explore International School Librarianship and Expand Your Global Competence with the May/June Issue
Today’s students live in a global society. But does that mean they can function effectively in that multicultural environment? That same question may be put to school librarians. Furthermore, in what ways can today’s school librarians facilitate global awareness and… Read More ›
Help AASL Better Serve Your Professional Reading Needs
AASL is seeking feedback on Knowledge Quest and the Knowledge Quest website to ensure both media platforms align with your needs. Please complete the survey linked below. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/kq-survey Your feedback is important and will help AASL… Read More ›
Imagine the Possible Future of School Libraries in the Mar/Apr Issue
This issue is about the Future of School Libraries, yet, we cannot claim to know the future. So, editing this issue has been an interesting journey to imagine the possible and stretch ideas of the futurist mindset with some inspiring… Read More ›
Explore How to Advocate through Coalitions in the Jan/Feb Issue
The focus of this issue of Knowledge Quest is Advocacy through Coalitions. School librarians must advocate for school libraries everywhere. Often the most effective advocacy method is joining groups or larger organizations that have the power to influence legislation. By… Read More ›
Transform Your Practice with a Look at Best Practices in the Nov/Dec Issue
In reviewing the school library landscape and best practices for this issue of KQ, Jennifer Boudrye, Suzanna Panter, Robin Stout, and I quickly realized there were many areas of practice in a school librarian’s repertoire that influence their day-to-day work… Read More ›