| | | AASL empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning. | | | | | School Library Month Is Almost Here! Annually in April, AASL and school library professionals from all over the world celebrate the transformational role a strong school library plays in every learners' education. School librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate their essential role in transforming teaching and learning. Visit the AASL website for free resources including how to celebrate, promotional graphics, videos, and more. | AASL Webinar Inspires with Relationship Building Stories from School Librarians
Join us on Wednesday, March 27, at 6:00 p.m. Central for "Relationship Building Stories from School Librarians'' a webinar focusing on how school librarians across the country have built relationships with stakeholders in their area and beyond. Our guests this month will a panel of AASL Award Winners and Committee Chairs. | May AASL Town Hall Shares the Gift of Story During the AASL Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. Central on May 7, AASL President Courtney Pentland will be joined by John Schu, author of The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life. Thanks to a generous contribution for a youth-oriented project from ALA President Emily Drabinski, 100 AASL members can win a complimentary copy of The Gift of Story through a random drawing. To enter, complete the entry form between 12:00 p.m. (noon) Central on March 4 and 12:00 p.m. (noon) Central on March 11, 2024. | AASL Board of Directors Seeks Input on New Association Strategic Plan The AASL Board of Directors has been working to develop areas of focus for the new strategic plan and is seeking feedback from school librarians across the country. Strategic planning helps to set priorities, focus energy and resources, and assess and adjust the organization's direction. Your invaluable input will help guide the AASL Board to determine the goals and create key action steps for a two-year strategic plan. | AASL Opens Call For 2025 AASL National Conference Committee Members AASL seeks enthusiastic and profession-focused school librarians to serve on the 2025 AASL National Conference Committee. The conference, taking place October 16-18, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri, is the only national conference dedicated solely to the needs of school librarians and their roles as educational leaders. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on April 4 at www.ala.org/aasl/app. | AASL Opens Call For Knowledge Quest & School Library Research Editorial Board Members AASL seeks a dynamic group of school library professionals to serve on the Knowledge Quest (KQ) and School Library Research (SLR) Editorial Boards. These publications move the profession forward by highlighting school library best practices and emergent research in the field. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on April 4. All applicants will be notified as to appointment decisions by June 1. For more information and the application, visit www.ala.org/aasl/app. | Unite Against Book Bans Announces Free Book Résumé Resource Unite Against Book Bans unveils a free collection of book résumés at bookresumes.uniteagainstbookbans.org to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves. Each book résumé summarizes the book's significance and educational value, including a synopsis, reviews from professional journals, awards, accolades, and more. | Applications for 2024 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant Open
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is accepting applications for the 2024 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant. Grants are intended to support the professional development of library workers interested in expanding their knowledge and experience with comics in libraries and provide funds for newer library professionals with limited financial support to attend the upcoming 2024 ALA Annual Conference in San Diego. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2024. Volunteer for an AASL Committee or Work Group
Get involved with your national association! Sharing your passion for school librarianship not only benefits the profession, but benefits you as well! Appointments for the 2024-2025 AASL governance starts in the spring! (Terms start July 1, 2024.) Share your interests today - your colleagues value the unique perspective you bring. | | AASL Chapter News & Events | | | * Indicates group membership required. To view all upcoming AASL Chapter meetings, view the AASL Calendar. | | | Project Tomorrow Releases GenAI in K-12 Education Survey Project Tomorrow, in partnership with Advanced Learning Partnerships (ALP), recently released a GenAI in K-12 Education Survey to explore awareness, attitudes, and concerns around AI in schools and districts. Open through May 31, the free and confidential survey is designed to capture the views and perspectives of district and school administrators, instructional coaches, specialists, and teachers. Survey data will be a valuable resource for schools and districts as they develop effective data informed AI policies and programs. | Join Reading Is Fundamental for #ReadingInspires!
This live virtual event during National Reading Month spotlights RIF's reading engagement campaign #RallytoRead. The event takes place Thursday, March 7, at 12:00 p.m. Central brought to you live from Barnes & Noble in New York City! Featuring #1 New York Times bestselling authors, Hoda Kotb and Chris Grabenstein, this fun event will celebrate the power of books to inspire curiosity! Visit: RallytoRead.org/Event | | | | | | | | | | School Librarians #StandingTogether for Students' Right to Read | | | | | | | | | | Copyright © 2024 AASL, All rights reserved. AASL, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601 ALA Privacy Policy | | | | | | | |