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Leaders from several states reflect on the legislative challenges and personal attacks many school librarians are facing while fighting for their learners’ personal and intellectual freedoms.

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Promotional events sponsored by AASL, ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ, ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ units, and other organizations which provide an opportunity for school librarians to promote the critical role school libraries play in the education landscape.

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AASL’s Best Digital Tools are recognized for fostering qualities of Innovation/Creativity, Active Participation, Collaboration, User-Friendly, Encourages Exploration, and Information/Reference.

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Get Involved

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AASL has many opportunities for members of the profession to participate in the work of the association. Your colleagues value the unique perspective you bring to the profession.

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The AASL Forums on ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ Connect is a space for AASL members to pose questions, share resources, discuss current issues and trends in the profession, and support one another.

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AASL maintains three member sections that represent a special field of activity within the profession.

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Communities of Practice are AASL member groups driven by a shared learning need and convening to advance their practice.

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As a member of the American Association of School Librarians, the only national association for school library professionals since 1951, you are a part of a diverse and engaged community of educators transforming teaching and learning.

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AASL Events

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NYLA SSL 2024 is the annual conference planned by the Section of School Librarians (SSL) of the New York Library

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Time to THRIVE in the Upper Midwest is designed for educators, counselors, librarians, social workers, and youth-serving

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The annual conference of the Rhode Island Library Association featuring guest speakers Raúl The Third and AASL President

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Celebration

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Find resources to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in your school library.

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Celebration

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Find information and resources to celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

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Celebration

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Find information and resources to celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month with learners in your school library.

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Forum
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AASL will hold its annual virtual membership meeting on Wednesday, June 12, at 6:00 p.m. Central. The membership meeting

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Celebration

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In an extension of the observance of Banned Books Week, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) designated

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Celebration

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Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the

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Conference

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The AASL National Conference is the only national conference devoted solely to the needs of school librarians.

Recent Publications

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Moving the school library profession far beyond traditional collection development, Curate helps to connect learners to resources in more thoughtful, meaningful ways.

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Assessing Learners unpacks a complex and critical area of school library instruction aligned to AASL Standards. Readers will be able to appropriately select or design assessment tools to measure learner understanding and growth.

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This book will help school librarians improve their practice and strengthen their influence within their learning communities, increasing positive perceptions of school libraries through developing a brand in alignment with the AASL Standards.

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This book translates complex concepts into accessible and practical school library strategies while challenging readers to embrace and nurture their personal and professional growth.