Promotional & Advocacy Tools
School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and school libraries.
Promotional & Advocacy Tools
Editable Canva Infographic
Make a copy of this Canva infographic to present your data to your community and advocate for you and your library. Includes the 40th anniversary logo for School Library Month!
Proclamation Templates
Ask your school and elected officials and request they proclaim the month of April as School Library Month! The following samples are based on actual proclamations shared with AASL by its members. They are presented here as templates that can be downloaded and modified to fit your needs.
Administrator Toolkit
Introduce Administrators to the AASL Standards
School librarians not only craft their instruction to meet state standards and expectations, but also look to the National School Library Standards as a foundation for learning. This guide is an overview of the Standards for Learners.
Share what Administrators Think About School Libraries
AASL’s growing YouTube playlist features district superintendents and principals sharing how effective school libraries with certified librarians enhance teaching, learning culture, and student outcomes across all subjects.
School Libraries & Student Achievement
This infographic highlights the impact of school librarians on student achievement and outlines eight key library characteristics. Share with your administrator to explore how their support enhances student learning.
Roles of the School Librarian
This 23 page impact study from the Northeast Comprehensive Center takes a deep look at the four main roles of a school librarian and how they empower student learning and success.
If My Administrators Only Knew
This Knowledge Quest blog post, authored by 2021 School Library Journal Librarian of the Year Amanda Jones, examines the impact increased technology responsibilities and “other duties as assigned” have on student learning and library programs.
Administrator Thank You Card Kit
Here are thank you cards that you can print off and sign for your librarian to thank them for the work they do. Thank you for appreciating and celebrating your librarian during the 40th anniversary of School Library Month!
For Librarian Advocates
Teacher, Student, and Parent Thank You Card Kit
Here are thank you cards that you can print off and sign for your librarian to thank them for the work they do. Thank you for appreciating and celebrating your librarian during the 40th anniversary of School Library Month!
Invite Fellow Librarians to Celebrate
Host a School Library Pal name exchange for the month. Carolyn Vibbert shares her tips and Google Form questions for others to execute their own Secret Librarian exchange.
Declaration for the Right to School Libraries
The Declaration for the Right to Libraries, part of ALA President Barbara Stripling’s 2013-14 initiative, was adapted for school libraries. Display & host a signing event to raise awareness of the importance of fully staffed, well-funded school libraries.
Badges
40th Anniversary Canva Frame
Use one of these frames on your social media (or elsewhere) to celebrate the 40th anniversary of School Library Month.
Author Quotes
Authors for School Libraries
Throughout School Library Month, authors are sharing their thoughts on school librarians, school libraries, and libraries. Use this template to print or project to share their quotes in your library.
Graphics & Presentation Templates
Click an image below to download a zip file containing graphics, a PowerPoint template, and a poster you can use to create your own School Library Month celebration! Graphics are freely available for use provided no alterations are made and the posting is for education, noncommercial purposes only.
Spokespeople PSAs
Embed these videos from School Library Month Spokespeople on your library website or share across social media to spread the word on the importance of school libraries.
