What is AASL?

AASL is a professional membership organization, serving the needs of 10,000 school library media specialists in the United States, Canada and around the world. AASL is a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Founded in 1876, ALA is the oldest and largest national library association in the world.

Continuing Education

AASL offers a variety of continuing education products, services and programs in cost-effective accessible formats including conferences, preconferences, institutes, online courses and publications.

Advocacy

AASL is a division of the American Library Association (ALA), the most influential library association in the country. When we speak, our collective voices are heard.

Professional Development

AASL journals  Knowledge Quest  and School Library Media Research ( SLMR) provide the latest in research and best practices.

Community

AASL encourages networking and community building through committee participation, e-mail discussion lists and conference events.