School Library Outreach Programs

Jessica Fitzpatrick

2023-04-20 09:00 AM

School libraries have long been a staple of the educational system, providing learners and faculty members access to a wide range of books and resources. They are also a hub of community outreach, serving as a shared gathering space for... Read More ›

"Choosing 'Right' over 'Easy'" – An Archeological Find

Steve Tetreault

2023-04-17 09:00 AM

Time Hasn't Healed All Wounds While going through some old not-quite-done pieces of writing, I came across something that threw me for a loop. It seemed extremely topical, but it was in my discarded drafts folder, and I didn't remember... Read More ›

NJ Information Literacy Standard: The Journey From Bill to Law, Part 2

Beth Thomas & Tricina Strong-Beebe

2023-04-14 09:00 AM

Librarians and Legislators Getting New Jersey's S588 from bill to law was an education in the legislative process. The work to enlist sponsors for the information literacy standard would get underway as each new legislative session started. NJASL's president, with... Read More ›

Pairing Picture Books and Primary Sources: Jack Knight's Brave Flight: How One Gutsy Pilot Saved the U.S. Air Mail Service by Jill Esbaum and Stacy Innerst

Tom Bober

2023-04-07 09:03 AM

When I find a historically based nonfiction picture book that is also a page turner that keeps me on the edge of my seat, I know that my students are going to enjoy it. And I hope it is one... Read More ›

Self Reflection on Soft Censorship

AASL/ALSC/YALSA Joint Committee on School Library/Public Library Cooperation

2023-04-05 09:00 AM

As attacks on libraries (and librarians) have escalated recently, it has become apparent that the threat of soft- (or self-) censorship is potentially more a threat to collections for our youth than official book challenges. We encourage youth services librarians... Read More ›