Mapping the Library at Student Orientation

Amy Brownlee

2025-07-29 10:32 AM

The beginning of the school year stirs up a mix of feelings. To borrow a line from Dickens, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." It's exciting to greet returning students and staff, meet the newbies, and get the library up and rolling for another year. But in truth, it [...]

Branding: Creating a Library Identity

Len Bryan

2025-07-28 10:09 AM

'Slow down and read,' is the new slogan of Cherry Creek Schools Library Services. This slogan is paired with a new sloth mascot, who was in need of a name.

Laughter, Literature, & Library Joy: AASL 2025 Keynotes Celebrate the Heart of School Librarianship

American Association of School Librarians

2025-07-25 10:21 AM

The 2025 AASL National Conference, taking place October 16–18 in St. Louis, Missouri, promises to be a powerful celebration of the school library community, with a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers who embody the values of inclusion, empathy, and joy. From opening laughs to closing inspiration, this year's conference is designed to uplift, energize, and [...]

Freedom to Read Week and Voter Registration- a perfect match?

Lucy Podmore

2025-07-24 10:04 AM

For many school librarians, it is already time to welcome our new students back to our spaces. We do so with hopefully well rested minds ready to rekindle traditional programming with new ideas. ALA's Banned Books Week will be celebrated October 5-11, 2025 with a theme of "Censorship is so 1984. Read For Your Rights." Many [...]

Summer Scaries (and the Sunday Ones Too)

Amanda Galliton

2025-07-23 10:42 AM

It's late July. Maybe early August, depending on when school starts. Technically still summer, but mentally, you're already thinking about back-to-school mode. The emails are creeping in. Maybe you've already received the "Welcome back" email. You've at least opened and started your training videos. (Can we ever get enough training on bloodborne pathogens?) Teachers are [...]