American Association of School Librarians

We have double savings available on AASL merch now through September 15! Purchase your AASL swag and receive 15% off AND free shipping! bit.ly/AASLmerch

Strategically Engaging With AASL https://bit.ly/3B110z6

🎉 It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! 🎉
Did you know your library card gives you access to more than just books?
✔️ eBooks & Audiobooks
✔️ Free Wi-Fi & Computer Access
✔️ Educational Programs & Events
✔️ Online Resources & Databases
Visit your local library to sign up and start exploring today! 📖✨

Find resources to celebrate at: www.ala.org/aasl/promo

Come One, Come All to the AASL Gathering! https://bit.ly/3YWblq1

📚 September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 📚
A library card is your passport to endless learning and adventure. From borrowing books and movies to accessing digital resources, the possibilities are endless!
Sign up today and unlock a world of opportunities at your local library. 🌟

The Institute of Museum and Library Services will be hosting free InformationLiteracy.gov Training Webinars on Wednesday, September 4 at 3 p.m. ET, and Thursday, September 5 at 10 a.m. ET. The webinars will provide an overview of the trainings and resources available on InformationLiteracy.gov and how these tools can support information literacy needs in communities throughout the country. https://bit.ly/4e1gL7c

InformationLiteracy.gov Training Webinar The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), as part of its Information Literacy Initiative, will be hosting free InformationLiteracy.gov Training Webinars on September 4th and September 5th, 2024

AASL commends the Free to Read Project, the Girl Scout Gold Award Project by Kate Lindley https://bit.ly/AASLftr

Sale! Now through Tuesday, August 13, receive free standard shipping on all items! Browse today at bit.ly/AASLmerch.

Learn how you can get your community during a complimentary webinar next week at 6:00 p.m. on August 6!

Library leaders from across the country are joining to share how their libraries are getting patrons registered, informed, & ready to vote!

Join us August 6 @ 11am Central: http://bit.ly/ReaderVoterReadyWebinar

AASL Commends the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners bit.ly/AASLmblc

AASL Commends Reading for Change bit.ly/AASL4change

AASL Commends 313Reads bit.ly/aasl313reads

2024 ALA Emerging Leaders Team A presenting their project poster on the Collaborate Shared Foundation at the ALA Annual Conference in San Diego. From left to right: Ariana Varela, Kristin Tarnas, Mia Gittlen, Cassi Flores, AASL Member Guide Hannah Byrd Little, Charlotte Chung, and Dawn Shirk. https://standards.aasl.org/project/collaborators

If you’re in San Diego for ALA Annual Conference, don’t forget to join us today for the AASL President’s Program! https://cdmcd.co/wj3v75

Are you attending ALA Annual Conference in San Diego? Hear from the authors of AASL’s upcoming publication Manga Goes to School during their session on Monday, July 1 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. https://cdmcd.co/nRQXxn

Attending ALA Annual Conference in San Diego? Stop by the ALA Emerging Leaders Poster Session on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Visit all the Emerging Leaders project teams and learn about the new Developing Creative Collaborators, Flexible Partners, and Resilient Citizens Activity Guide developed by the 2024 AASL Emerging Leaders team. standards.aasl.org/project/collaborators/

Summer sale! Starting today and running through June 17 all orders receive free standard shipping! Find your AASL merch at bit.ly/AASLmerch.

AASL will hold its annual virtual membership meeting tomorrow, June 12, at 6:00 p.m. Central. The annual membership meeting provides a “state of the association” update from leadership. During the event, AASL President Courtney Pentland will hold an open conversation on the association’s initiatives, programs, recognitions, and financial standing. bit.ly/AASLvmm24

You’re Invited to the AASL Virtual Annual Membership Meeting & I Need Your Help with a Special Project! https://bit.ly/3VtD4MB

AASL Announces 2024 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning: bit.ly/AASLbest

Deadline extended: Why is collaboration important to you? Share a 6-word story or sentiment at flip.com/ddc9ba90 and your response may be featured in a video by AASL’s Emerging Leaders team! Please submit by 5/20.

Why is collaboration important to you? Share a 6-word story or sentiment at flip.com/ddc9ba90 and your response may be featured in a video by AASL’s Emerging Leaders team! Please submit by 5/12!

Tonight during the , AASL President Courtney Pentland will be joined by John Schu, author of "The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life." Be a part of the conversation: https://bit.ly/AASLstory

Social Media Crowd Sourced Collaboration Request:
Share a 6-word story or a sentiment about why collaboration is important to you. Post a response & see what others have to say! Consider collaborating with AI to limit it to 6 words! Your response may be featured in a video by AASL’s Emerging Leaders team! Please submit by 5/12! https://flip.com/ddc9ba90

Syosset High School named National School Library of the Year: https://bit.ly/AASLsyosset

As 2024 winds down, we want to thank all of the members of the profession who transform teaching and learning every day, all year long.

Deadlines are approaching - it's time to ! Federal funding for school libraries supports collection, staff, and program development. Take action and tell your members of Congress why this funding matters: bit.ly/FundLibrariesFY25

During the AASL Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. Central on May 7, AASL President Courtney Pentland will be joined by John Schu, author of The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life. They will lead a conversation about his book which invites readers to consider literacy beyond its academic benefits, highlighting the ways story speaks to our hearts and brings us together. www.ala.org/aasl/townhall