Review all of the 2018 AASL Social Media Superstar Finalists here. Denise Brewer Denise Brewer may be better known online as Travis Librarian. As a middle school librarian, she regularly shares the excitement of BreakoutEDU participants and her student library… Read More ›
Back again this year, AASL showcases its members who are making a difference in school libraries. The Social Media Superstars is a program that highlights school library professionals who enrich the profession and its work on behalf of students by… Read More ›
Thoughtful deliberation and communication. When I ponder how to share the events of ALA Council to AASL members as the division councilor, I am pleased to report that the 2018 Midwinter Meeting allowed for much needed contemplation. In addition to… Read More ›
Affiliate Assembly I. Following introductions, Brene Duggins, chair of the Affiliate of the Year Award committee, announced this new award and provided information on how Affiliates could apply. Next, AASL staff provided the guidelines, instructions, and membership lists for the… Read More ›
What a great conference in Denver! Between the blue bear, the beautiful snow, and dedicated school librarians, the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver was quite exciting! Hearing the buzz about school librarians’ National School Library Standards implementation plans sparked invigorating… Read More ›
AASL Board meetings during ALA Midwinter provided the opportunity to reflect on our progress in the administrative year while setting our path for a productive finish to what has already been an exciting and productive year. Your AASL leadership met… Read More ›
The ALA/AASL Elections are open now through April 4. As a result, today, I am issuing a challenge to all AASL members: if AASL has a higher percentage of voter turnout than all the other ALA divisions, I will shave… Read More ›
At the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colorado, the AASL Board of Directors reviewed and discussed AASL’s financial concerns, reports, and potential budget demands. The 2017 AASL National Conference in Phoenix was a successful venture, and the launch of the… Read More ›
A new public service announcement featuring New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds is now available from AASL as part of the 2018 celebration of School Library Month! In the PSA, Reynolds speaks to how school libraries are places of refuge and… Read More ›
In his March/April column for American Libraries magazine, ALA President Jim Neal calls for all librarians to join in the fight for school libraries. He writes: “Libraries constitute an ecology of educational, research, and community services. In this environment of… Read More ›