Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. Both new and experienced school librarians will feel like they’re getting guidance from a trusted friend or mentor. https://alastore.ala.org/slgtae

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Do I know any school librarians? Do you know any school librarians?
I have a lead on funding for a CO2 monitor lending program in school libraries (in Connecticut) and I'd like to get a reality check about how school libraries work before I get too far. Thank you!
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Dozens of UK school librarians asked to remove LGBTQ+ books, survey finds

Index on Censorship said 53% of librarians polled had been asked to remove books – and that in more than half of those cases books were taken off shelves

The Guardian

We are literally on our way to #ALAAC24 right now. We couldn't be more excited about the chance to meet our library friends in person!

What are YOU most excited about with ALAAC24?

Come say hi this weekend at Booth #656 in the Library Marketplace.

https://2024.alaannual.org/

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2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

June 27 – July 2, 2024 in San Diego, CA. — ALA Annual Conference is the biggest library event of the year. Attend in person or online for top-quality education, inspiring speakers and author talks, and access to 600+ exhibitors.

2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

Who else is going to the American Library Association Annual Conference this weekend? We are literally packing our bags right now to head to San Diego!

Please come say hello to us at Booth 656 in The Library Marketplace to learn about teaching with film, using our films and discussion guides for library events, and get free film resources. Like our film-book pairing ideas.

Our Executive Director Jen Fischer and our Instructional Designer Amy Bowers would love to meet you and answer your questions.

Plus we have some really cool stuff to give away.

Let us know if you'll be there, too!

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A GOP Texas school board member campaigned against schools indoctrinating kids. Then she read the curriculum.

Courtney Gore, a Granbury ISD school board member, has disavowed the far-right platform she campaigned on. Her defiance has brought her backlash.

The Texas Tribune

New from @FacetPublishing: “The Networked Librarian: The School Librarian's Role in Fostering Connections, Collaboration and Co-creation Across the Community” https://www.ala.org/news/2024/05/networked-school-librarian-0

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The networked school librarian

School Librarians United with Amy Hermon: 268 Complete Copyright

Carrie Russell provides a comprehensive appreciation for how copyright impacts our current practices and how school librarians can respond as issues arise.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   : Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair.  *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks  

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The worship and exaltation of 'dumb' continues...

Spring Branch ISD confirms imminent cut of all school librarians

"District officials ended days of uncertainty about the fate of librarians, whose jobs will be eliminated as part of budget cuts in 2024-25."
https://houstonlanding.org/spring-branch-isd-confirms-imminent-layoffs-of-school-librarians-across-district/

Spring Branch ISD confirms imminent elimination of all school librarian positions

District officials ended days of uncertainty about the fate of librarians, whose jobs will be eliminated as part of budget cuts in 2024-25.

Houston Landing
How teacher librarians interpreted GTA school board's controversial book-weeding process | CBC News

CBC News spoke with four teacher librarians about a controversial new equity-based book-weeding process. Their differing interpretations of the process illustrate how miscommunication likely led to an inconsistent approach to weeding school collections.

CBC