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Meet the AASL Staff
Below is a listing of current AASL staff with information about their responsibilities.
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Manager, CommunicationsStephanie Book
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Stephanie's primary responsibility is to manage and develop communication strategy for the division. Stephanie also has direct responsibility for AASL's publication program and coordinates the marketing and promotion of division programs, products, events and services to increase awareness, participation and sales.
When not working at AASL, Stephanie is a wedding and portraiture photographer and an independent documentary filmmaker. As often as possible she spends her free time taking advantage of the camping and activities available in the neighboring Wisconsin wilderness.
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Program Coordinator,
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Joshua is responsible for the governance and financial aspects of AASL. When Joshua has his governance hat on, he provides support for the AASL Board of Directors and Committees. This includes assisting with committee appointments, arranging meetings, and writing minutes. When Joshua changes hats to finance coordinator, he processes incoming and outgoing checks, member reimbursements, and assists Julie with budget development and monitoring.
"When not working, I am a volunteer SCUBA diver for the Marine Mammals department at the John G. Shedd Aquarium. Every other Monday after work I make my way down to the aquarium to clean the habitats that the dolphins, beluga whales, penguins, otters, and sea lions inhabit. It is a very nice way to end a Monday! "
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Deputy Executive DirectorAllison Cline
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Allison is responsible for the day-to-day management of the division, including personnel and member relations. Allison oversees the implementation and monitoring of the strategic plan and the Longitudinal Study (School Libraries Count!) and development of the study's on-line tool.
"When not at work...I take advantage of the Midwest seasons - football falls, reading and fireplace winter, biking springs and lakefront summers. This of course is whenever my dog is not telling me what to do."
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Manager, Web Communications & Affiliate RelationsJennifer Habley
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Jen manages the AASL website, writes press releases, and oversees AASL's web 2.0 tools (wikis, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, ALA Connect). She also serves as staff liaison to the AASL Affiliate Assembley and several committees including the Standards and Guidelines Implementation Task Force which manages the Learning4Life implementation plan.
When not working Jen spends time researching her family tree, reading almost anything she can get her hands on, watching hockey, and being bossed around by her kitties.
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Manager, Professional DevelopmentMelissa Jacobsen
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Melissa manages the development of AASL’s educational programs. She oversees the educational elements of the National Conference, the Fall Forum national institute, AASL e-Academy online courses, Licensed Institutes and AASL’s representation at the ALA Annual and Midwinter Conferences. Melissa also manages AASL's awards program, which culminates each year in a luncheon at Annual Conference honoring that year’s winners.
"When not at work, I am creating baubles for family and friends… and, sometimes, myself!"
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Meetings ManagerNeela Johnston
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As meeting planner, Neela's overall responsibility lies in the management of the national conference, the national institute, and AAL's presence at ALA conferences. Her duties include budgeting, overall planning, onsite logistics and oversight of registration, events, housing and exhibits. She is also responsible for site selection for future conferences.
"When not at work, I am either hanging with my family and awesome 6 year old son, volunteering at his kindergarten school in the library, cooking new dishes, or travelling! I rarely sit down and like to keep busy!"
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Manager/EditorMarkisan Naso
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Markisan is responsible for the development and production of the AASL journal, Knowledge Quest, and the AASL monthly e-newsletter Hotlinks. He also serves as staff liaison to the member editors of AASL's online research journal, School Library Media Research.
When Markisan is free of his work duties, he enjoys crafting fine Meads in honor of Thor, producing a comic book discussion podcast, commanding the black ops team for Fringe Division Paintball, searching Chicago for new and wondrous beasts to devour, and of course, spending quality time with his lovely wife. He also enjoys making up songs about his kitty.
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Executive DirectorJulie Walker
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As a non-voting member of both the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, Julie serves as the primary liaison to these groups. She works with other program supervisors -- Deputy Director, Manager of Communications, Manager of Professional Development -- to ensure that staff liaisons provide knowledgeable, efficient and timely service to those who serve as chairs of AASL committees and task forces. Julie also serves as staff liaison to the NCATE Coordinating Committee and works closely with the AASL Alliance for Association Excellence.
"When not working…I’m exploring Chicago on foot and, at least once a year, other countries --- also on foot!"
Whom do I contact about . . .?
Contact information by service, listed alphabetically.
AASL Books & Publications
Stephanie Book 
(800) 545-2433, ext. 4389
Advertising
AASL Hotlinks & Knowledge Quest
Awards
Melissa Jacobsen (800) 545-2433, ext. 4381
Electronic Discussion Lists
Jennifer Habley (800) 545-2433, ext. 4383
Hotlinks (general inquiries)
Markisan Naso (800) 545-2433, ext. 1396
Knowledge Quest (general inquiries)
Markisan Naso (800) 545-2433, ext. 1396
Learning4Life
Jennifer Habley (800) 545-2433, ext. 4383
Mailing List Rental
Maribeth Chapman (ALA) (800) 545-2433, ext. 2460
Membership Inquiries
Member & Customer Service (800) 545-2433, ext. 4284
Professional Development (AASL National Conference, preconferences, workshops, institutes, online seminars)
Melissa Jacobsen (800) 545-2433, ext. 4381
School Libraries Count! Longitudinal Survey
Allison Cline (800) 545-2433, ext. 4385
Subscriptions (Knowledge Quest)
ALA Subscriptions Department (800) 545-2433, ext.5; fax: (312) 944-2641
Website
Jennifer Habley (800) 545-2433, ext. 4383
Contact Information
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2795
Telephone: (312) 280-4382 | Toll free: 1 (800) 545-2433, ext. 4382
Fax: (312) 280-5276
E-mail: aasl@ala.org | Web: http://www.aasl.org
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday
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