From Eco-Anxiety to Empowerment: A Conversation with Noel Reich and Kelsey LaPort
School and public librarians have always been more than keepers of books. They are trusted adults,...
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Tag: community
From Page to Practice: Join AASL’s New LinkedIn Book Club
Ever feel like you’re operating on a professional island? You’re not alone. That’s...
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10 Real-Talk Tips for Making It Through This School Year Relatively Intact
Here are 10 tips I have learned from all of these invaluable resources that can help you keep your sanity this school year, whether it is your first or your ninety-ninth.
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Developing Creative Collaborators, Flexible Partners, and Resilient Citizens
School librarians wear many hats—literacy champions, instructors, tech experts, curators, and...
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We All Need Somebody to Lean On
What a Month My last Knowledge Quest post went up a few days before the election, and I had a...
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Taking Care of Each Other – and Ourselves
We All Need Somebody To Lean On I was fortunate enough to recently become the co-chair of AASL’s...
Read MoreHope and Gratitude
As I write this last blog post as President of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) during what has been a challenging year, I want to extend my gratitude to so many people including: AASL Staff AASL Board...
Read MoreSchool Library Outreach Programs
School libraries have long been a staple of the educational system, providing learners and faculty members access to a wide range of books and resources. They are also a hub of community outreach, serving as a shared gathering...
Read MoreGrateful for My Professional Organizations
During the holiday season, reviewing all of the things that I am grateful for has become a yearly tradition. In this unprecedented year, with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our lives in so many ways, taking stock of items to be...
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