Say YES and Get Involved!
As a member of AASL, are you a do-er or a watcher? If you are a watcher, do you like everything you see? Do you wonder what all those AASL committees do, beyond national conference, Knowledge Quest,...
View ArticleFind Your AASL
Think of it: the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has more than 7,000 members. At 7,000+ strong, AASL is the third largest division in the American Library Association (ALA). This is...
View ArticleI Love Projects!
I love projects! As president of AASL, I have the privilege of observing and participating in many projects. I love noticing what makes them successful. I believe the use of process is an essential...
View ArticleProviding Structures for Learning and Change: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equity has always been a big deal to me. My mom and dad intended to be fair with me and my twin sister, but they inadvertently created a zero-sum game: If they couldn’t afford to do something for both...
View ArticleEnhancing Member Engagement through AASL Board Structural Changes
Do you ever wonder if it hurts when tadpoles grow legs? I don’t know if tadpoles have growing pains; humans certainly do. But if tadpoles didn’t grow legs and hop out of the pond, they’d be stuck...
View ArticleWelcome to AASL19!
Dear AASL National Conference Attendees, Welcome to the Bluegrass State and to the 2019 AASL National Conference, the only national conference exclusively focused on school librarianship! We are...
View ArticleWhat Do All the AASL Presidents Do?
On November 1, AASL sent members a notice informing them of an upcoming vote on the proposed changes to the AASL Bylaws. Voting on the changes will open on December 2 and close December 16. The...
View ArticleDo You See Yourself in AASL?
Welcome to the new year! As I write this, I am halfway through my term as AASL President, and I am loving the journey. I’ve met wonderful people, visited amazing places, and have contributed to school...
View ArticleHelp #FundLibraries and Support Our Communities
For the fourth year in a row, President Trump has released a proposed budget that eliminates funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL),...
View ArticleStand with Your Colleagues and Vote in the ALA/AASL Election!
I hope you are as impressed as I am with the amazing volunteers who are standing for election in the upcoming ALA/AASL election. Each of these member leaders has been asked to serve in specific roles...
View ArticleThoughts about Navigating Our Strange New World
As president of AASL, it is an honor to have this space to share my thoughts with you. Please bear with me as I ramble through some of the thoughts and issues that are on my mind as we shelter... Read...
View ArticleTaking Your Turn
The AASL chapters (formerly known as affiliates) communicate concerns to the AASL Board through a structured process. This helps AASL stay informed of local developments that affect school libraries...
View ArticleA Lot Can Happen in a Year!
AASL, we’ve had a great year together! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your president. I danced into the year at Wanda K. Brown’s inaugural reception in Washington, DC, at the 2019 ALA...
View ArticleMeet the 2021 AASL Candidates – Supervisors Section Secretary
The 2021 ALA/AASL election season is almost here! This year, AASL continues its “Meet the Candidates” series on the KQ website. The association has invited each candidate to use this space to introduce...
View ArticleMeet the 2021 AASL Candidates – Supervisors Section Chair-Elect
The 2021 ALA/AASL election season is almost here! This year, AASL continues its “Meet the Candidates” series on the KQ website. The association has invited each candidate to use this space to introduce...
View ArticleMeet the 2021 AASL Candidates – Independent Schools Section Chair-Elect
The 2021 ALA/AASL election season is almost here! This year, AASL continues its “Meet the Candidates” series on the KQ website. The association has invited each candidate to use this space to introduce...
View ArticleMeet the 2021 AASL Candidates – Educators of School Librarians Section Secretary
The 2021 ALA/AASL election season is almost here! This year, AASL continues its “Meet the Candidates” series on the KQ website. The association has invited each candidate to use this space to introduce...
View ArticleMeet the 2021 AASL Candidates – Educators of School Librarians Section...
The 2021 ALA/AASL election season is almost here! This year, AASL continues its “Meet the Candidates” series on the KQ website. The association has invited each candidate to use this space to introduce...
View ArticleMeet the 2021 AASL Candidates – Director at Large B
The 2021 ALA/AASL election season is almost here! This year, AASL continues its “Meet the Candidates” series on the KQ website. The association has invited each candidate to use this space to introduce...
View ArticleMeet the 2021 AASL Candidates – Director at Large A
The 2021 ALA/AASL election season is almost here! This year, AASL continues its “Meet the Candidates” series on the KQ website. The association has invited each candidate to use this space to introduce...
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