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ALA, AASL Endorse the Bicameral Quality Educator Partnership Act

The American Library Association and American Association of School Librarians endorsed the bicameral Quality Educator Partnership Act (S.5549 / H.R.10530).

AASL Announces Relaunch of AASL Standards Web Portal

AASL Announces Relaunch of AASL Standards Web Portal The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) today announced the relaunch of the AASL Standards web portal...

AASL Commends Washington State Library and the Northwest Council for Computer Education

CHICAGO – Acting upon resolutions submitted by the Washington Library Association School Library Division (WLA-ScLD), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the...

AASL and ALA Announce Transition to ALA-Administered Recognition Process for School Librarianship Preparation Programs

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the American Library Association (ALA) announce a new program recognition process for master’s-level school librarianship preparation programs...

Climate action programming for school and public libraries

CHICAGO — Sustainability, one of the Core Values of Librarianship, is spurring libraries to lead the way in guiding their communities towards climate action. However...

AASL Announces Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) Collection Development Grants

CHICAGO - Thirteen collection development grants are available to AASL members to create or expand their collection with content to provide context and content that...

AASL Opens Call For 2027 AASL National Conference Committee Members

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) seeks enthusiastic and profession-focused school librarians to serve on the 2027 AASL National Conference Committee. The...

AASL Opens Call for Standards Crosswalk and Position Statement Task Forces

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) seeks a dynamic group of school library practitioners, educators, and researchers to serve on highly impactful...

AASL Commends Linked2Literacy

CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Nebraska School Librarians Association (NSLA), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Linked2Literacy for...

New Research Examines Digital Citizenship after COVID-19

CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used surveys and interviews...

AASL President Amanda Kordeliski Honors Pokémon Company International with Presidential Commendation

CHICAGO – During the 2026 ALA Annual Conference, held June 26–29 in Chicago, American Association of School Librarians (AASL) 2025-2026 President Amanda Kordeliski awarded her...

book covers for “Immigration and Migration in US History” and “The American Revolution”

Explore American history with easily sharable, classroom-ready materials from the Library of Congress

CHICAGO — American Library Association proudly announces two new publications in “Discover and Learn with the Library,” an educational series published by the Library of...

New Research Analyzes Book Censorship and the Role of School Librarians

CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used surveys and interviews...

AASL Research Paper Awards Announced

CHICAGO – Two research papers have been awarded the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Research Paper Award by the Educators of School Librarians...

AASL Issues Statement on Injunction of Senate File 496

CHICAGO- The American Association of School Librarians released the following statement in response to the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacating the lower court’s...

AASL Announces 2026 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has released its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. The Best Digital...

Vernon Hills High School named National School Library of the Year

CHICAGO – Vernon Hills High School, located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, is the recipient of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) 2026 National School...

AASL Opens Call for School Library Research Editorial Board Members

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) seeks a dynamic group of school library practitioners, educators, and researchers to serve on the School...

AASL Launches “Page to Practice” Book Club to Transform Professional Reading into Action

CHICAGO- The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announces the launch of the AASL Page to Practice Book Club, a new online professional learning community...

Jessie Commerce receives AASL Frances Henne Award

CHICAGO – Jessie Commerce, assistant librarian at Salem Church Middle School in Richmond, Virginia, is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians’...

AASL President’s Program Brings Native Voices Panel to ALA Annual Conference

CHICAGO— AASL President Amanda Kordeliski will host award-winning Native authors and artists who will come together for a special panel discussion, “Telling Our Stories: Native...

Johnson elected as 2027-2028 AASL President

CHICAGO - The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has announced the results of its 2026 election. Members elected Barbara Johnson, Instructional Technology Coordinator and...

AASL Opens Call for Knowledge Quest Editorial Board Members and Bloggers

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is calling for passionate and engaged school library professionals to contribute to Knowledge Quest (KQ), the...

“Pink Box Project & Menstruation Stations” receives AASL Roald Dahl's Miss Honey Social Justice Award

CHICAGO – The “Pink Box Project & Menstruation Stations” project from Chesterton High School in Chesterton, Indiana, is the recipient of the 2026 American Association...

Puentes a la Lectura / Bridges to Reading Receives AASL Innovative Reading Grant

CHICAGO – Aaleya King, media coordinator at Eastway Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians’...

Keely Tolin receives AASL Distinguished School Administrator Award

CHICAGO – Keely Tolin, Principal at Shawnee Middle School, is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Distinguished School Administrator Award...

Connecticut Association of School Librarians receives AASL Chapter of the Year Award

CHICAGO – The Connecticut Association of School Librarians (CASL) is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Chapter of the Year...

North Carolina School Library Media Association Awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant

CHICAGO – North Carolina School Library Media Association is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant. Sponsored by...

AASL commends twenty programs, events, and products across the country

CHICAGO — Acting upon recommendations made by its state association chapters, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commended twenty outstanding programs, events, and...

New Research Examines School Library Smartphone Use in Croatia

CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used surveys and research...

AASL Announces Candidates for 2026 Election

CHICAGO – Barbara Johnson and Heather Thore will seek the 2027-2028 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) presidential term during the 2026 American Library Association...

AASL and ALSC Partner with Pokémon to Launch School and Public Library Pokémon Clubs

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC), divisions of the American Library Association (ALA)...

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AASL 2025 National Conference to Feature Renowned Authors in Dynamic Panels

CHICAGO - The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will host its 2025 National Conference in St. Louis, October 16-18, 2025, featuring a robust lineup...

New Research Examines Recruitment and Retention of Black Female School Librarians

CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used interviews and research...

AASL to Host a Screening of The Librarians

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will host a screening of the documentary The Librarians, from Oscar-nominated and Peabody Award-winning director and...

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AI guidance for school librarians

CHICAGO — The sudden appearance of AI in educational settings is exciting and transformative—and also disorienting. But this shift presents new opportunities to enhance school...

Empowering student volunteers in the school library

CHICAGO — Juggling the responsibilities of teaching, budgeting, curating, programming, planning, and advocating, it's no wonder that school librarians feel overstretched. Training student volunteers in...

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AASL announces publication of the second edition of the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries

CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, the newly released second edition of “ National School Library Standards...

We Need Diverse Books Brings Literature to Life at AASL National Conference General Session

CHICAGO- We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) will bring together a panel to keynote the Friday general session during the 2025 AASL National Conference. Join bestselling...

The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything

CHICAGO — Because school librarians assume so many roles—leader, advocate, instructional partner, teacher, information specialist, and program administrator—their responsibilities vary widely. It’s impossible to be...

Jason Reynolds to Keynote AASL National Conference General Session

CHICAGO – Acclaimed author Jason Reynolds will keynote the Saturday general session during the 2025 AASL National Conference in a conversation with author co-chairs Shannon...

Susan D. Ballard receives AASL Distinguished Service Award

CHICAGO- Susan D. Ballard, past president of AASL and a retired district director of Library, Media, and Technology (Londonderry, NH), is the recipient of the...

AASL President Becky Calzada Honors The Librarians Filmmakers and Book Riot’s Kelly Jensen with Presidential Commendations

CHICAGO – During the 2025 ALA Annual Conference, held June 26–30 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President Becky Calzada awarded her...