The Vermont School Library Association (VSLA) was thrilled to learn this past May that we had been named one of the four recipients of the 2020 AASl’s Past-Presidents Planning Grant for National School Library Standards. This $2,500 grant, awarded in… Read More ›
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Access to Print Books? Yes!
In this time of virtual and hybrid learning, are print books still important? My answer is a resounding “yes”! However, what do you do if your administrator doesn’t “get it”? I received a request for advice from a school librarian… Read More ›
Explore the Freedom to Learn through the AASL Standards in a Sept/Oct Online Exclusive
Looking for more guidance on intellectual freedom and equitable access? Check out Jamie Gregory’s online exclusive article “The Freedom to Learn.” In the article Jamie states that “successful implementation of the National School Library Standards requires widespread application of principles… Read More ›
Introduce Library Resources with a Challenge
Are you looking for a fun and efficient way to introduce library resources to your learning community? I have an idea for you. Challenge learners to design a squirrel-proof bird feeder. This task will inspire learners to explore bird feeders… Read More ›
Pivoting for Impactful Advocacy
“When people look slowly, they make discoveries.” –Austin Kleon, Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad (2019) The “School Librarian Role in Pandemic Learning Conditions” document focuses on the five important roles of a school librarian–instructional… Read More ›
Using Voice Recordings to Support the National School Library Standards
Recently I was reminded of a tool called Vocaroo that allows users to record and share their voices online. There is something more personable about leaving a message for your students, parents, and teachers that includes your voice. The best thing about… Read More ›
8 Picture Books that Support the Include Shared Foundation
Is your school revising curriculum to make it more inclusive and diverse? Your role as the school librarian is essential in this work, and the AASL Standards will help you take a seat at the table. The Include Shared Foundation… Read More ›
A Lot Can Happen in a Year!
AASL, we’ve had a great year together! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your president. I danced into the year at Wanda K. Brown’s inaugural reception in Washington, DC, at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference, learned something… Read More ›
Humanize Black Lives with Picture Books
Did you watch the KidLit4BlackLives Rally hosted by The Brown Bookshelf? If so, you would have heard Paula Chase talk about humanizing black people with children’s literature (1:12:50). Chase is an author and cofounder of The Brown Bookshelf. She asked… Read More ›
The Future of Education Needs School Librarians
As the calendar approaches what would have been the end of our school year, I cannot help but think about what changes we may see as the new school year begins in the fall. Will we return to a business-as-usual… Read More ›