School Library Website – Vocabulary

Becca Munson

2023-06-15 11:00 AM

Words like databases, MARC records, or weeding have a specific meaning for librarians. For example, if I tell another teacher I am busy weeding, they may think I am in the school garden. Instead, I am following protocol to remove... Read More ›

Project THRIVE Partner Convening and PRIDE Month

Kathy Lester, AASL President 2022-2023

2023-06-09 09:00 AM

Project THRIVE Partner ConveningOn June 2, 2023, I attended the Project THRIVE Partner Convening meeting along with AASL Staff, Allison Cline and Jen Habley. Project THRIVE is a "multi-year national campaign to create more equitable, inclusive support systems and communities... Read More ›

Three Pieces, One Puzzle: My Time at TxLA 2023

Steve Tetreault

2023-06-06 09:00 AM

Unexpected Insight I was fortunate enough to attend the Texas Library Association's 2023 Conference this past April. Truly, it was incredible from the moment I walked in the door. Every moment of the event reminded me how powerful librarians are,... Read More ›

Making Research Exciting Through Student Choice

Karin Greenberg

2023-06-05 09:00 AM

My favorite option for keeping high school students occupied after end-of-year exams is independent reading. A close second, though, is helping them discover the joy of research. Last year was the first time I collaborated with an AP United States... Read More ›

Working Together, Standing Together, Supporting Each Other: Advocacy

Kathy Lester, AASL President 2022-2023

2023-05-31 09:00 AM

I'm very proud of AASL's work on the reintroduction of The Right to Read Act by Senator Reed and Representative Grijalva and the endorsement of the bills by ALA, AASL,the National Education Association (NEA), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National... Read More ›