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AASL maintains three member sections that represent a special field of activity within the profession.
- Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS)
- Independent Schools Section (ISS)
- Supervisors Section (SPVS)
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.
Recent Publications
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.
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.
Supporting educators at all levels of manga experience, this resource will help school librarians build stronger collections, create learner-centered programming, and incorporate manga into collaborative teaching.
Ensure that your school library is a place where teens feel seen, heard, and inspired. Growing Teen Engagement is your essential resource for transforming your secondary school library into a thriving, learner-centered community.
