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KASL Summer Refresher July 14-15 Louisville

Last reminder! Summer Refresher is next week! Register now! www.kasl.us/sr #KyLchat #KentuckyLibraries

Messy Sketchnote of awesome session on hyping history in school library

This was such a great #ALAAC25 session and collection of ideas to HYPE history in the school library. Thank you @lupodmore.bsky.social and Sheryl Stoeck! #TLsky

Cool author signing their book

Book cover of Louder than Hunger

Hey! Going to be some fun raffle items for @kasl.us Summer Refresher. Thank you @mrschureads.bsky.social!! #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries

YouTube video by American Association of School Librarians AASL IN THE KNOW | May 2025: Standards, Second Edition

The May AASL In the Know video, sponsored by Bound to Stay Bound Books, highlights exciting news for school librarians: the second edition of the National School Library Standards is coming this fall! youtu.be/tHD8FPsEKjw?...

School Librarians! Now is the time. Register now for the KASL Summer Refresher. You can find all of the details here: www.kasl.us/sr #KyLChat #KentuckyLibraries #KASLSR25

The Makerspace was the inspiration for today’s photographs. I think we’ve all really enjoyed this #SLC! #fromclickstopics #photography #jcpsdigin #pics #StudentChoice @gutermuthes @jcpsdigin @jcps_lms @jcaslky

Happy National #LibraryMonth!

Today we're shining the spotlight on James Allen (@tljamesa.com)! "I love being a librarian and supporting school libraries because we are able to provide something key to any learner: access."

Be sure to tag a librarian and thank them today!
#futurereadylibs

Thank you to every teacher librarian out there. You are doing important work. Whether you are getting affirmation regularly or not, PLEASE know that you are affecting real and good change! #TLsky #EDUsky #libraries #KentuckyLibraries

School Librarian Day! 📚🎉 Thank you for transforming libraries into hubs of learning and discovery. You inspire reading, teach vital skills, and create innovative experiences. Your passion and expertise make a profound difference in students' lives. #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat @aaslala.bsky.social

Image of the 2025 Intellectual Freedom Award recipient, Melissa Jacobs, featured with the AASL logo and sponsored by ProQuest.

Melissa Jacobs receives the AASL Intellectual Freedom Award bit.ly/AASLjacobs

"Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are." This quote by Mason Cooley was never truer today as the @GutermuthES read the world by taking a variety of #googlelittrips. Books + Tech = Engagement! @JCPS_LMS @JCPSDigIn @googleearth

I feel like this hits so close to home in 2025 😔 Great advice though!

Image featuring a quote by James Clear: "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." The text suggests creating weekly goals, sharing updates, and planning book effects to support library goals. Provided by Lindsey Kimery of Metro Nashville Public Schools and AASL TIP of the Week.

Planning is achieving.

Sign up for Friday Forecast to receive the Tip of the Week in your email each Friday: bit.ly/3YQnwmv. Browse past tips at: bit.ly/4hEWze2.

Congratulations @mrschureads.bsky.social!! Your book, Louder Than Hunger, has been named a nominee for the @kasl.us Kentucky Bluegrass Award! #KyLChat

Trump Administration Calls for Elimination of Federal Funding for Libraries On Friday night, President Trump signed an executive order calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services—the nation’s only federal agency that provides funds for America’...

Time to make perspectives known ilovelibraries.org/article/trum... #KentuckyLibraries #KyLChat

Announcing 🎉🎉 📚 @kasl.us 2026 Nominees for the Kentucky Bluegrass Award www.kasl.us/kba/kba-nomi... #KyLChat @joinkla.bsky.social #KentuckyLibraries Congratulations to every illustrator & author! KY Students will vote in spring of 26 & winners will be announced in April! 📚 Thank you, KBA Committees!

Librarians Building Libraries Online Auction Donate on one of our items and help us provide for our first project at the Jane Adeny Memorial School in Kenya. 100% of the proceeds will go towards our first project. You can learn more about our pr...

Are you looking for author visits, affordable professional development, or signed books? Are you a writer looking to consult with an agent or author? If so, you might be interested in one of these auction items. @bldglibraries.bsky.social

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We have a new and shorter handle (which is also a verification of sorts). Follow us here using @kasl.us #KyLChat

2nd graders researched emotion coping strategies then created emoji cards to share with Wilkerson students for the #studentsrebuild and #creativevisions Spark Peace Project. They are helping the school community while raising money to help create peace around the world. #jcpslibraries #jcaslky

Our Pixelated Plots #SLC is in full swing! Today we planned & began building our own comic books in @PlayCraftLearn. I am in awe of the creativity & ability of these @GutermuthES 4th & 5th graders. I learn something new each day! @JCPSDigIn @JCPS_LMS @JCPSTechEA @JCASLKY

A promotional graphic for the AASL (American Association of School Librarians) 2025 conference in Saint Louis, taking place from October 16-18. The graphic announces that the 'Call for Proposals' is now open, with a deadline of March 1, 2025. A red banner at the bottom emphasizes 'One Week Left!' The design includes a photo of a smiling woman presenting in a circular frame and an image of a well-lit conference venue at night.

Only one week to left to submit your Concurrent Session Proposals for the 2025 AASL National Conference! Be sure to submit your workshop ideas by March 1, 2025 at national.aasl.org! #AASL25

An image featuring a tribute to Rebecca T. Bingham, highlighting her achievements in library and information sciences. It includes a photograph of her, text about her contributions, and the logo of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).

During Black History Month, we honor Rebecca Taylor Bingham the first African American president of AASL and KLA. While on the U.S. National Commission on Libraries, she championed school librarians' role in student success. Her leadership continues to inspire the profession.

Today's blog post provides an overview of #middleschool resources in the KYVL collection. Check it out!

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Volunteer to Review Proposals: A Meaningful Short-Term Learning Opportunity: bit.ly/42P3BIg #AASLkq

We're highlighting KYVL resources for early learners and elementary students. And reminder we added a Britannica School/Britannica Library resource for pre-K through 2nd graders -- first in the list of the blog post. kyvl.org/blog/Highlig...

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SCHOOL LIBRARIANS HELP KENTUCKY STUDENTS THINK SHARE Display curiosity and initiative when seeking information by · · Encouraging learners to formulate their own questions about topics Activating learners' background knowledge to help them make new connections. Communicate with peer and community audiences by • Developing learners' collaboration skills • Providing opportunities and support for engaging online and in-person activities CREATE GROW Develop new products to demonstrate their learning by • Supporting the use of digital and traditional creation skills to make multimedia products Helping draw new conclusions to spark ideas Support learners' growth in and out of the traditional school day by · Providing instruction in multiple forms of literacy (traditional, digital, media, information) Developing learners' love for reading and providing access to relevant materials Kentucky school libraries and certified school librarians are indispensable in shaping well-rounded, informed, and empowered learners. By recognizing and supporting their multifaceted roles, we invest in the future success of our students and the overall strength of our educational system. KASL Kentucky Association of School Librarians SCHOOL LIBRARIES SUPPORT LEARNING KASL is a 300+ member state-wide professional organization of certified school librarians. Organized by regional districts, KASL membership extends into every Kentucky county. Every young Kentuckian deserves a high-quality school library. Every KASL librarian serves their students, school, and district in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. WE ARE TEACHERS • • Kentucky school librarians are certified teachers with specialized graduate degrees in Library Science. Most served as classroom teachers for many years before specializing in school librarianship. Kentucky school librarians teach students how to sift through the vast sea of information, equipping them to distinguish credible sources from misinformation. School librar…

Hey school library friends! Need help explaining why school libraries and certified school librarians are important to our students? PDF version: drive.google.com/file/d/1TOlQ... #KyLChat #KyLibraries #TLsky

"Quote about the importance of gathering feedback for library resources, attributed to Sam Northern from Simpson Elementary School, Kentucky. Includes 'AASL Tip of the Week' branding on a gradient background."

What do your users need? Engage with them & seek feedback. Want to receive each week's tip in your email box on Friday morning? Sign up for AASL Friday Forecast: bit.ly/3YQnwmv. Want to see an archive of tips shared: bit.ly/4hEWze2.

Members… don’t miss Power Hour tonight! 6:30 ET on Mighty Network #KyLChat

The SLLN (School Librarian Learning Network) Podcast Join Steve Tetreault (@DrTLovesBooks) as he talks to school librarians about their favorite lessons, ideas, and resources. And don't miss the Book Break toward the end, where guests share books they'v...

If you're looking for lesson, program, & activity ideas, be sure to check out the SLLN Podcast! Each week, a school librarian shares something they've done so we can all have another tool in our kits! Links in shownotes to useful materials. sllnpodcast.libsyn.com
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