Catch up with the latest in library news, including mental health literacy resources, Japanese libraries trying out book sales, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-12-13 12:30:00 UTC ]
Courtney Pentland will begin her role as the 2023–2024 president of the American Association of School Librarians following the official close of the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago on June 27; we spoke with Pentland about how she plans to support her fellow librarians—and encourage pre-service... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Among its provisions, the bill would ensure all U.S. students have access to a school library staffed by a certified school librarian and would extend liability protections to teachers and school librarians. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
As the 2021–2022 school year comes to a close, we asked a number of school librarians to reflect on the year that was. We learned that even though this past year was a return to in-person learning for most schools across the country, it was rarely a return to normalcy. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
Librarians are facing the ongoing stresses of the pandemic, the rise in book challenges and banning, and other obstacles through advocacy and collaboration. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
The poll found that 71% of voters oppose efforts to remove books from public libraries, including majorities of voters across party lines. Furthermore, 74% of parents of public school children expressed “a high degree of confidence” in school librarians to make good decisions about which books... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
The time has come for school librarians and their allies to abandon their traditional advocacy toolkits and to act boldly to secure the future of the profession. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
A 2019 AASL Emerging Leaders team has developed a new toolkit for school librarians. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines, sticker shock over S&S's new library e-book prices; ALA organizes a national campaign against Macmillan's e-book embargo; and what's the the future of school librarians? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines: a new bill in California aims to strengthen consumer privacy protections; in Texas, school librarians have been cut out of a bill providing educators with a long overdue pay raise; and in a major development, the University of California has terminated its Elsevier... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
School librarians have reacted with dismay to the Budget news that schools are to receive a one-off payment of £400m, telling The Bookseller that schools will continue to struggle to buy books for their pupils. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Week in Libraries, May 18, 2018: Among this week's headlines, the Senate votes to save net neutrality; How climate change is threatening libraries; Education Week looks at the ranks of our school librarians. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
School librarians are unable to buy the range of books they want due to budget cuts, meaning children are not getting access to non-fiction and diverse titles, library professionals have told The Bookseller. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
How school librarians and teachers commemorate the prize announcements with their students. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
A number of librarians in schools across the country share insight on helping students safely and respectfully navigate the world of social media and technology. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
School librarians and teachers weigh in on their must-have items for the new school year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Canadian author Marie-Louise Gay expounds on the importance of maintaining funding for the job of school librarians. The post The Essential Role of School Librarians appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
CILIP Scotland will later this month launch an advocacy strategy for school libraries, pledging to campaign for libraries at national level. In the document, CILIP Scotland pledges to commission research on the impact of school libraries and librarians, provide advice and support to... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Three school librarians have been shortlisted for the School Library Association's school... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 07/02/2011 - 15:59 Edinburgh City Council has announced it will not be taking forward plans to cut school library services after over 30 children's authors criticised the proposals. Leading names including Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]