By Amanda Jones and Shannon DeSantis Gile The AASL National Conference, being held October 21-23, 2021, in Salt Lake City, will be here before you know it. Here are some of the ways that social cedia co-Chairs, Shannon DeSantis Gile… Read More ›
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School Librarians: We Are Stronger Together
March 2020 seems like ages ago. It’s September, school has started for everyone–either virtually, in a hybrid model, or fully face to face. The coronavirus is still running rampant across the country and is increasing in some areas, while decreasing… Read More ›
Conference Packing for Newbies and Veterans
Conference Attendee This year I have a colleague from my library who will be attending her first national library conference, the AASL National Conference in Louisville. My first library conference was more than fifteen years ago, and my first national… Read More ›
Count the Ways to Collaborate with Other Librarians…
There are many outlets for librarians to connect with and support one another. Below are just a few that help me in my school library practice. Citywide Consortium of Librarians My hometown has seven school districts. Within those districts there… Read More ›
ALA Annual – Summer PD in Washington, D.C.
A Look Back at a Week in Washington, D.C. As I type this post, I have a serious case of writer’s block. I just returned from five days in Washington, D.C., attending the ALA Annual Conference. It is indeed my… Read More ›
Collaboration at Your State Conference
I love conferences! Attending conferences is like going to the spa for me. I walk away feeling renewed, refreshed, and energized. I feel ready to conquer the world…or at least my school library. There are many reasons to attend your state… Read More ›
Let’s Get Together Thursday – Return on Investment of Professional Development
In Texas, it’s time to register for our state conference. Because I’m an adopted Texan, I’m not shy to brag about how great our state library conference is–in fact, bragging is practically part of the Texas state pledge, so thank… Read More ›