In 2017, I applied to be part of ALA’s inaugural Policy Corps, and honestly, I didn’t think I’d get selected. Although I’d been involved in advocacy locally and had made some fledgling attempts at the state level, I had very… Read More ›
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Take Action to Evolve the Association for School Librarians
Consider the pivotal point in which we find ourselves as we evolve the art and craft of school librarianship through the implementation of the AASL National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries. Imagine what this means… Read More ›
And the Winner Is….
At prestigious awards programs such as the Oscars, Tony’s, and the Emmys, attendees and viewers await the announcement of the winners. The anticipation of the winners builds from the time the nominees are announced. Rarely during these discussions do people… Read More ›
For the Record | AASL Treasurer’s Report – ALA Annual 2018
At the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans, the AASL Board met and spent considerable time reviewing the finances of our organization. The board reviewed the projected FY 2019 budget, the state of our financial summary for this fiscal year,… Read More ›
For the Record | AASL Affiliate Assembly Chair’s Report – ALA Annual 2018
AASL at ALA Annual began with the State Ecosystem Luncheon, School Library Advocacy: Enhancing Collaboration and Strengthening Library Ecosystems. It was a celebration and sharing of the collaborative efforts that have been made at the state level between the state… Read More ›
For the Record | AASL Councilor’s Report – ALA Annual 2018
This year’s ALA Annual Conference was exciting as I represented AASL on ALA Council and served on the ALA Executive Board. While reviewing my notes for ALA Council, I realized that some of these resolutions or actions may not be… Read More ›
For the Record | AASL President’s Report – ALA Annual 2018
Your 2017-2018 AASL Board of Directors maintained a packed schedule in New Orleans for ALA Annual this June. Along with meetings on Friday and Saturday, we also celebrated AASL’s award and grant winners on Saturday morning. With wonderful speakers, thought-provoking… Read More ›
For the Record | AASL President-Elect’s Report – ALA Annual 2018
Meet your 2018-2019 AASL Board of Directors! This energetic group has: Experience in the field of education ranging from 8 to 42 years with a collective 424 years of educational experience! Experience in libraries ranging from 8 to 42 years… Read More ›
AASL announces 2018 Best Apps and Best Websites for Teaching & Learning
AASL announced its 2018 Best Apps and Best Websites for Teaching & Learning at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in New Orleans. The annual lists honor 25 apps and 25 websites that provide enhanced learning and curriculum development… Read More ›
AASL Announces 2018 Award Recipients
AASL has announced the recipients of its 2018 awards. AASL awards and grants recognize excellence and showcase best practices in the school library field in categories that include collaboration, leadership, and innovation. Recipients of this prestigious program are celebrated for… Read More ›