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Hilda K. Weisburg’s updated leadership guide for school librarians
CHICAGO — Deemed “essential” by Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA), “a great read” by School Library Journal, and “comprehensive” by Reference & User Services Quarterly, the first edition of bestselling author Hilda K. Weisburg’s “ Leading for School...
AASL Commends the As Told By Foundation
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the As Told By Foundation. The foundation is one of twenty outstanding programs...
CHICAGO -- The Freedom to Read Foundation and the American Association of School Librarians have joined the Association of University Presses, Barnes & Noble Booksellers and Freedom to Learn Advocates in filing an amicus curiae brief that supports the...
¾«¶«´«Ã½urges libraries to participate in National Voter Registration Day
National day of action underscores libraries as centers of civic engagement WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) is proud to announce that it has once again joined with NonProfit Vote as a premier partner for National Voter...
AASL Commends the Queen City Book Bank
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Queen City Book Bank. The program is one of twenty outstanding programs...
AASL Commends the Maryland Library Association
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Maryland Library Association (MLA). The association is one of twenty...
¾«¶«´«Ã½Awards Spectrum Scholarships for 2023
CHICAGO — The ¾«¶«´«Ã½'s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2023 Spectrum Scholarships to 70 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, ¾«¶«´«Ã½has awarded...
AASL Commends We Need Diverse Books
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends We Need Diverse Books. The organization is one of twenty outstanding programs...
2024 Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellowship
The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ announces call for applications for the Lois Ann Gregory-Wood (LAGW) Fellows Program. Visit the LAGW Fellows page for more information about the application process. Lois Ann Gregory-Wood worked at ¾«¶«´«Ã½for fifty years, and...
Core Webinar: Best of Core at ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual Conference; Thinking Big
CHICAGO–Core hosts the webinar “Best of Core at ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual Conference: Thinking Big” on October 25, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Faced with deficiencies of collection and space, and a failed tax referendum to address these needs, the Louisville Free Public Library...
Core Webinar: Opportunity in the Face of Crisis
CHICAGO–Core hosts the webinar “Opportunity in the Face of Crisis” on September 13, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. The library at Coastal Carolina University managed multiple facilities projects and operational challenges while responding to a series of crises. The...
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Calvert Library. The library is one of twenty outstanding programs, events, and...
¾«¶«´«Ã½2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition Call for Program Proposals Now Open
¾«¶«´«Ã½invites education program proposals for the 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition, taking place June 27-July 2, 2024, in San Diego, California. The ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual Conference & Exhibition explores critical issues impacting libraries and their communities...
AASL Commends the Magic Book Bus of Rosman, North Carolina
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Magic Book Bus of Rosman, North Carolina. The program is one of twenty...
AASL Commends Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Louisiana Association of School Librarians (LASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship. The coalition is one of twenty outstanding...
