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Heading to the “Dark Side”: Why I’m Pursuing an Admin Endorsement

by Len Bryan | Sep 1, 2026 | Leadership & Advocacy

I am heading to the dark side.After a terrific conversation with my supervisor, I’ve decided to...

Outdoor Education and Sustainability: Lessons from The Ecology School

by Amy Brownlee | Aug 3, 2026 | Collaboration, Teaching & Learning

I was fortunate to spend four days at River Bend Farm in Saco, Maine, at a teacher institute on...

We’re Listening: What’s Working and What’s Next for AASL Publications?

by AASL Publications Advisory Group | May 6, 2026 | AASL Publications

As school librarians, we know the power of a well-timed resource: the book that offers clarity...

Comic Conventions as POWerful PD (Part 3): Embracing Pop Culture

by Amy Brownlee | Apr 21, 2026 | Collection Development

[This article is part of a series. See also Part 1: My Experience, Part 1a: A Guide to SDCC for...

From Page to Practice: Join AASL’s New LinkedIn Book Club

by Stephanie Charlefour & Ashley Cooksey | Apr 20, 2026 | AASL Publications, AASL Standards, Leadership & Advocacy

Ever feel like you’re operating on a professional island? You’re not alone. That’s...

Branching Out Beyond Borders

by Amy Brownlee | Jan 7, 2026 | Leadership & Advocacy, Teaching & Learning

Over the past year, I challenged myself to step out of my comfort zone and expand my learning...

Bringing Joy to the Library

by Karin Greenberg | Dec 11, 2025 | Design & Create, Literacy

Joy to the Book World Books bring me joy. Give me a wall of bookshelves filled with colorful spines and I feel the stress melt away. Can teenagers relate? From my years in the library, I’d say only a handful. I...

Navigating the AI Era: Why Every School Needs a Librarian Leader, Educator, and Information Specialist

by Jennifer Sturge | Oct 28, 2025 | Collaboration, Design & Create, Teaching & Learning

Recently, someone accused me of having a track record of “not using my own brain.” I must admit,...

I Went to the AASL Conference! Now What?!?

by Marie Langevin | Oct 21, 2025 | AASL National Conference

There’s nothing quite like the energy of the AASL National Conference: the sessions that spark new ideas, the hallway conversations that lead to unexpected collaborations, the keynotes that reminded you of the importance of your work, and the reminder that we’re part of a vibrant community of learners.

But once the excitement fades and you’re back in your library, it’s easy for all that inspiration to get lost in the day-to-day. Here are practical ways to keep that momentum going and make sure you truly maximize your conference experience.