“School Libraries Count!” Survey Now Open

Participation in the AASL longitudinal study is essential to developing effective advocacy efforts. The survey will be open through April 30. Complete the survey today and encourage other librarians to participate!

School Library Month Video Contest

Show how your school community “thrives” because of your school library program! Enter your submission to AASL by March 18 for a chance to win a district pass to AASL’s newest Learning4Life webinars.

Laurie Halse Anderson Supports School Librarians

AASL is pleased to announce award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson as this year’s School Library Month spokesperson. Stay tuned for upcoming events and resources featuring your favorite children’s and YA author!

AASL @ ALA 2010 Annual Conference

AASL offers two great preconferences during ALA 2010 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Get the latest list of Best Websites for Teaching and Learning or find activities for working with autistic children in your library.

AASL News

• AASL calls school Librarians to action and issues position statement on Common Core Standards: Read the press release. 
• AASL calls school librarians to act now for ESEA Reauthorization: Read the press release.
• School Library Month video contest deadline extended: Read the press release.
• New AASL L4L Webinar series offered during SLM focuses on implementing program guidelines: Read the press release.
• School librarians to share School Library Month activities in AASL social media communities: Read the press release.
• AASL observes 25th anniversary of School Library Month: Read the press release.
• AASL releases results of 2009 School Libraries Count survey; survey reveals increases in hours and collections, but decrease in budget: Read the press release.
• AASL survey reveals U.S. school libraries lack materials to support needs of ELLs: Read the press release.
• Laurie Halse Anderson named School Library Media Month spokesperson: Read the press release.