| School Library Month Is Almost Here - and it's the 40th Anniversary! During the March AASL Gathering, members of the AASL School Library Event Promotion Committee will help you explore ways school librarians can celebrate the 40th anniversary of School Library Month. The committee will share the resources they are busy curating and creating to celebrate. Be sure to bring your own ideas to share with your peers! | AASL Opens Volunter Call for Standards Committee, Knowledge Quest & School Library Research Editorial Boards, and KQ Bloggers AASL is seeking an inspired and dedicated group of school library professionals to contribute to: - The AASL Standards Committee advances professional practice by guiding the continuous development of resources supporting professional learning, application, advocacy, and other initiatives to promote implementation of the (forthcoming) second edition of the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries. For more information and the application, visit engage.aasl.org/standards.
- The Knowledge Quest Editorial Board works under the direction of the chair and editor to ensure the journal's features, articles, content experts, and authors are relevant, current, and meet the needs of AASL's diverse membership and the school library profession. For more information and the application, visit engage.aasl.org/kq.
- KQ Bloggers contribute posts focused on school librarianship, covering topics such as best practices, emerging trends, leadership, and technology integration. Posts provide insights into improving library programs, supporting student learning, and promoting the role of school librarians. For more information and the application, visit engage.aasl.org/blog.
- The School Library Research Editorial Board works under the direction of the SLR co-editors to review manuscripts in a timely fashion and ensure the research journal is relevant, current, and meets the needs of AASL's diverse membership. For more information on editorial board responsibilities and the application, visit engage.aasl.org/slr.
Hear From Upcoming AASL Publication Author Delandrus Seales During ALA's Tech Lists Delandrus Seales, author of the upcoming AASL publication "Leveraging AI in School Libraries: From Basics to Best Practices," will present Artificial Intelligence Tips during ALA Tech Lists first technology and technical services mini-conference on March 19. Seale's session will take place from 1:50 to 2:40 p.m. Central time. Registration for the mini conference is free. AASL, ALA Decry U.S. Defense Department Censorship of Schools and Libraries on Military Installations ALA and the American Association of School Librarians released the following statement: DoDEA school libraries provide a wealth of information and resources to their communities. By ordering the removal and suppression of learning materials and activities in its schools and libraries, the DoDEA is engaging in censorship of legitimate views and opinions that violates the First Amendment rights of those who serve our nation and their families, thereby denying them the very freedoms they have pledged to protect with their lives. K-12 School Librarians Invited to Apply for the Annual $5,000 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award The award intends to recognize humanities programs that expand student horizons beyond "basic education." A humanities program can focus on many subject areas, including but not limited to social studies, poetry, drama, art, music, language arts, foreign languages and culture. Nominations will be accepted until May 1, 2025. Volunteer for an AASL Committee or Work Group
Engage with your national association! Sharing your passion for school librarianship not only benefits the profession, but benefits you as well! Appointments for the 2025-2026 AASL governance year starts in the spring! Share your interests today - your colleagues value the unique perspective you bring. |