Val DiLorenzo

This year’s AASL School Library Month is extra special—it’s the 40th anniversary of honoring the incredible impact of school libraries and librarians! 🎉 Join us in April as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future of school libraries! www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm

Logo for School Library Month, celebrating 40 years, featuring a ribbon and icons representing different aspects of learning and literacy. The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) website link is noted at the bottom.

Just ONE WEEK until School Library Month! AASL is thrilled to celebrate its 40th anniversary, highlighting the vital role of school libraries and librarians. Exciting events are planned, with more to come! Stay updated at www.ala.org/aasl/slm. #AASLslm

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@ctcasl.bsky.social getting ready for nErDcampCT 2025. Thanks to our sponsors @scsulibrary.bsky.social CLC & @ebsco.bsky.social

State AI Guidance for Education — AI for Education 25 states and their departments of education now have official guidance or policy on the use of AI in schools. We’ve compiled them in this handy resource.

State AI Guidance for K12 Schools - updated list via @AI_forEducation www.aiforeducation.io/ai-resources... #edusky #teachersky #aisky #ai #artificialintelligence

I’ve got an idea! Do you? @ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @aaslpres.bsky.social @jluss.bsky.social

TY @debbieohi.com for sharing this. So glad I checked that box when signing up for @bsky.app Always thinking of others’ ability to access

Ugh, and they prevent us from reading with a paywall.

Thanks for sharing this too. You’re Op Ed is spot on, but I wanted to read what you were responding to as well.

@ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslpres.bsky.social Looking forward to being with other CT and all #SchoolLibrarians

"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.

Show up for our libraries! Fight the funding freeze: Share your library story. ALA American Library Association. #ForOurLibraries.

NEW: Take action against the Trump Administration's federal funding freeze by sharing your library story. How would a federal funding pause impact your library & community? Share your story with ALA as we work to inform elected officials & decision-makers on this issue: airtable.com/appTIEEt9RjD...

YouTube video by CBC News Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods

Here's the speech if you haven't heard it. 13 minutes of your time. Share it with your American friends and neighbours, because they won't see it otherwise. Circulate it in Mexico and Denmark, France and the UK, Panama and Germany, Poland and Estonia, and especially -- especially -- Ukraine.

Looks like some of my books!

Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians are unconstitutional, federal judge rules A federal judge struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.

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Thanks for making a point to include school libraries and librarians

I so appreciate all that you share!!!

Part of 3 reading challenge coloring pages for January

@jenniferlagarde.bsky.social I asked Library Assistant to print out Jan coloring pages. Look how cute display is in our coloring rack!

Just read a bit about you in the latest Am Libraries. How exciting!

Woman wearing festive holiday blazer in front of background of pine branches and red berries

Fun with the library’s green screen yesterday

Tell your legislators how important libraries are. They need to hear from people like you Thanks 😊 📖

I’ll start with The Anxious Generation. As a school librarian, I’m especially curious and have it in my library already thanks to Principal rec

Stack of books: The Way I used to Be by Amber Smith; In the country of Last Things by Paul Auster; Wake the Wild Creatures by Nova Ren Suma; cappuccino in front of stack; Christmas tree in background

Ahh, feels like vacation. A few to finish. All recs from others

Photo of two people doing mock press interview

Can’t remember if I posted the pic. Long weekend. 🤣 I don’t see pic in my original post

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I absolutely love this book--read many years ago--left lasting impression.

Totally appreciate all your hard work for all of us!

@techielibgrl.com Have you had a chance to update #TLSky spreadsheet since Wednesday's #TLSkyChat ?

A4: DIY Makerspace Center/Activities.
Here are the flyers I made for them :) #TLSkyChat www.canva.com/design/DAGAh...

Yippee! I couldn't remember where I saw this www.librarygirl.net/post/library... Found again thanks to #TLSkyChat !!!