Get Involved: Making an Impact in Librarianship Through Volunteering for AASL

Becky Calzada, AASL President-Elect

2024-02-14 01:18 PM

Join AASL and Help Shape the Future of School Librarianship As members of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), we understand the power of volunteering within our local communities. We contribute to our schools and school districts, sharing our... Read More ›

AI and this moment in search technology history

Hannah Byrd Little

2024-02-12 09:00 AM

A source? While writing this blog post, I couldn't help but reflect on the ongoing debate surrounding citing AI as a source. This topic sparks much discussion among librarians and educators alike. I hope to communicate my perspective on AI... Read More ›

Building Connections with Students

Courtney Pentland, AASL President 2023-2024

2024-02-09 10:02 AM

It is remarkable to think that February 2024 has already begun. It feels like just yesterday that we were celebrating the new year, and now we are part way through second semester. Last month was filled with an energy that... Read More ›

(Re)Building A School Library, Part 3: Reconstituting A Physical Space

Steve Tetreault

2024-02-08 09:00 AM

The Story So Far:  At the end of the 2018-2019 school year, a renovation shuttered my middle school's library. They reallocated the space for use as science labs as part of a school renovation. The renovation also reconfigured science rooms... Read More ›

Budget-Friendly Programming for High School Librarians

Jessica Fitzpatrick

2024-02-07 09:00 AM

High school librarians have their work cut out for them when it comes to programming; they need to come up with creative and engaging ideas that will keep students interested and coming back for more, and when dealing with teenagers,... Read More ›