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School librarians fulfill important roles - all of which build relationships and create an inclusive school culture. During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools need this skill set more than ever as they adapt to meet the current needs of learners.

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“School libraries are some of the rare spaces where the only things categorized and labeled are the books.” ~Jason Reynolds @JasonReynolds83

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“Every child deserves to attend a school with a school library and a full-time school librarian. I believe school libraries and school librarians show us how to make this world a brighter place for everyone.” John Schu, Ambassador of School Libraries #AASLslm #slm18

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The report found almost half of LGBTQ+ youth, including over half of transgender and gender expansive youth, reported feeling unsafe in at least one school setting - however - almost 9 in 10 LGBTQ+ youth reported that they usually or always feel safe in their school library.

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LGBTQ+ youth are #InAttendance across the country's schools, and nearly 13,000 of them participated in our Youth Report, helping us better understand their experiences and challenges in areas of life including their health and home life. Learn more: 📲

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School librarians, happy National School Librarian Day! AASL is thrilled to celebrate you for all that you do each day, each week, each month, and each year. #SchoolLibraryMonth #aasl #AASLslm

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Why School Librarians Are the Literacy Leaders We Need: Key benefits of having a highly-skilled school librarian--they are in the position to influence and support the culture of reading and writing across a school.

Why School Librarians Are the Literacy Leaders We Need (Opinion)

When we cut school librarians and rely solely on teachers to curate classroom libraries, we open the door to several problems and close the door to other key benefits.

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"Librarians also usually have the ability to connect with students on a personal level, because, well, they’ve read the most stories, which makes their potential for empathy and openness ceiling-less." ~ @JasonReynolds83 #AASLslm #slm18

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“School libraries are some of the rare spaces where the only things categorized and labeled are the books.” @JasonReynolds83

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"If we want our students to be readers, we have to let them read. We have to freely give them time for the kind of reading that is guided by curiosity, joy, and desire to fall deep into story. Pleasure reading. Real reading." #ReadingIsAWindow

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3 years

State Rep. Darrin Camilleri (Michigan) introduced a package of bills that would require a library staffed by a certified media specialist in every public school in the state.

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4 years

School librarians fulfill important roles - all of which build relationships and create an inclusive school culture. During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools need this skill set more than ever as they adapt to meet the current needs of learners.

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4 years

AASL announces Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning

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6 years

“I get more bang for my buck having a certified librarian”~Principal Mike Lee. Read how State Sen. Bill Soules and others are working to make librarian jobs "part of the school culture" and "not an add-on"~MS

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6 years

AASL Celebrates 2018 School Library Month with Spokesperson Jason Reynolds:

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1 year

April is School Library Month and it’s time to celebrate the celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning!

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4 years

School librarians lead during pandemic learning conditions:

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“It shouldn’t be viewed as a privilege. It should be seen as a right. We cannot cut school libraries.” @MrSchuReads

Traveling school librarian spreads enthusiasm for reading

The 35-year-old librarian may be the foremost advocate for school-age reading in the country

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6 years

What do you hope to accomplish as spokesperson for this year’s School Library Month? "Honestly, the one thing is just to shower school librarians with as much love as possible." #AASLslm #slm18 @JasonReynolds83 @amlibraries

Newsmaker: Jason Reynolds | American Libraries Magazine

American Libraries caught up with author Jason Reynolds to talk about what he hopes to accomplish as this year’s School Library Month spokesperson, the biggest misconceptions about teenagers today,...

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Today is the first annual Right to Read Day - a national day of action to defend, protect, and celebrate your right to read freely. Join us on #RightToRead Day by supporting your library and defending the freedom to read in your community: #AASLslm

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3 years

April is School Library Month! To all school library professionals: thank you for transforming learning! #AASLslm

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2 years

Every student has the right to read in a fully resourced school library, staffed by a certified school librarian. @SenJackReed & @RepRaulGrijalva are fighting to make that right a reality. Join us & thank them for their work to strengthen school libraries:

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2 years

FReadom Fighters, launched by a group of Texas school librarians, receives AASL Intellectual Freedom Award.

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5 years

"I believe loud libraries are the best libraries." ~ Jenahlee Chamberlain #AASLslm

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Congratulations to Amanda Jones, the 2023 recipient of the AASL Intellectual Freedom Award sponsored by ProQuest!

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It's National Library Week - an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. The theme for 2023 is "There's More to the Story." #NLW23 #AASLslm

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Becky Calzada Elected 2024-2025 AASL President:

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6 years

"School librarians make the most with what they have, and so we should make the most of them!...They play a vital role within the school and it's best not underestimate their impact." Kim McNeil-Capers, Director of Community Engagement #AASLslm #slm18

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“There is no safer or more welcoming space than a school library that accepts every student for who they are and who they can become!” - Jillian Ehlers

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5 years

Happy School Library Month! Let's kick things off by hearing from our spokesperson, Dav Pilkey!

Dav Pilkey for School Libraries

2019 School Library Month Spokesperson Dav Pilkey speaks about the importance of School Libraries and reading.

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5 years

THEY'RE HERE! The 2019 AASL Best Websites for Teaching & Learning: . Which is your favorite?

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3 years

Dear School Leaders: 5 Things You Need to Know about Your School Librarian: #AASLkq

Dear School Leaders: 5 Things You Need to Know about Your School Librarian -

Recently, I was fortunate to present at the Louisiana Teacher Leader Summit to school, district, and state leaders on the importance of having full-time, certified school librarians at every school....

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5 years

AASL supports the position that school librarians are instructors as well as collaborators with fellow educators in the pursuit of student learning in school libraries, classrooms, learning commons, makerspaces, labs, and virtual learning spaces.

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7 years

Why use a database? Check out this infographic made w/ an AASL Best Website~MS

Top reasons to use databases

Top reasons to use databases | Piktochart Visual Editor

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School librarians, did you know that #AASL developed a guide to help you to support your LGBTQIA+ community? Please take a look ➡️ Find more resources at . #PrideMonth #aasl

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AASL is honored to have bestselling author Jason Reynolds as the 2018 Spokesperson for #AASLslm ! Below he shares the importance of school libraries, calling them "places of recognition for young people." Thank you, @JasonReynolds83 ! #slm18

Jason Reynolds for School Libraries

2018 School Library Month Spokesperson Jason Reynolds speaks about the importance of School Libraries

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4 years

"We need school librarians now, perhaps more than ever in the history of education. The current shifts...in education as we navigate through a pandemic underscore the need for librarians to fulfill the five roles highlighted by their national standards."

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2 years

Putting Your Graphic Novels On Vacation Is Censorship

Putting Your Graphic Novels On Vacation Is Censorship -

A trend has developed among school librarians which we need to question and firmly eradicate. It is the trend of putting the graphic novel section or popular series on "vacation" to eliminate student...

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6 years

AASL supports the position that an effective school library program has a certified school librarian at the helm, provides personalized learning environments, and offers equitable access to resources to ensure a well-rounded education for every student.

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"School libraries for many, many students are places of refuge. The school library serves as a safe bastion for kids who just want to feel less alone." ~Jason Reynolds

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6 years

Not Your Grandfather’s School Library: How school libraries are evolving to thrive in the information age via @NEAToday -piw

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4 years

Instructional partner, teacher, leader, information specialist, and program administrator...This school librarian skill set is needed more than ever as schools adapt to meet their students' needs during pandemic learning conditions.

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7 years

“I think libraries are to schools what kitchens are to homes...They’re where all the good stuff is." - Kate Klise #slm17

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6 years

AASL wants to heartily thank its #AASLslm spokesperson @JasonReynolds83 for his unwavering love and support of school librarians and school libraries. Thank you, Jason!

Kudoboard for Jason Reynolds | Kudoboard

Kudoboard is an online replacement for the greeting card that you pass around and sign!

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8 months

"I would recommend that school districts rely on school librarians, who are specifically trained experts, to provide insight into materials selection and review." - AASL President Courtney Pentland

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2 years

Courtney Pentland Elected 2023-2024 AASL President

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3 years

All in favor of making Bentley the Reading Dog honorary mascot of #AASL21 ? ✋

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1 year

All school librarians are invited to attend Addressing Challenges in America’s School Libraries, a complimentary webinar series exploring the current state of book challenges across the nation. Register at .

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ALA calls for national day of action to protect the freedom to read, designates Monday of National Library Week as Right to Read Day. #AASLslm #RightToReadDay

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5 years

“School libraries are safe havens, often for the student you least suspect.” ~Pam Muñoz Ryan @PamMunozRyan #AASLslm

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3 years

AASL announces Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning:

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6 years

{School librarians] connect kids with the right book at the right time, using literature to provide a “mirror” so that they may see themselves, or a “window” to a world that they can only imagine.

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7 years

“The school library may well be the most important room in any public school building." - @ChrisCrutcher #slm17

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6 years

A librarian in every Michigan school? Michigan lawmakers @adamzemke , @darrincamilleri , and @ChrisGreigMI37 make the case:

Opinion | A librarian in every Michigan school? Lawmakers make the case | Bridge Michigan

Almost as endangered today as the northern white rhino, school librarians may be making a comeback, if three legislators have their way.

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5 years

School librarians and educators can now download separate documents for each national standards set currently crosswalked by AASL. #AASLstandards

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3 years

Are we hearing this right? 🤔 #AASL21

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3 years

Good news! After working with NJASL on staff cuts in the West Orange (NJ) Public School District, AASL and ALA were notified that school librarian positions have been restored to the district’s proposed budget. The Board of Education will vote on the budget on May 3.

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3 years

April is School Library Month #AASLslm

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7 years

AASL announces 2017 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning: #alaac17

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6 years

What Exactly Does a Librarian Do? Everything. via @lithub - piw

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2 years

“It's really important for kids to have access to school librarians because we are able to curate a really wide collection of materials for kids, whether it be fiction or nonfiction or graphic novels or magazines,” @AASLpresident Kathy Lester says.

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"During April...I challenge people to connect with a school library. Think about its impact. Say thank you. Explore its resources. Offer support. Share your strengths and interests. Ask a question. Learn a fact. Create a connection!" #AASLslm #slm18

Letter: Librarians have important responsibilities in schools - The Republic News

From: Catherine Douglas Rolfe Chesapeake, Virginia Has one ever considered the crucial role the school librarian plays in student achievement? Well, in honor of School Library Month, I would like to...

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2 years

Help us show support for Texas school librarians! Tweet a picture of a diverse book and what it means to you. Be sure to include the hashtags #FReadom & #txlege . Have another book? Post another tweet! Let’s fill the hashtags with diverse books!

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4 years

Librarians Are the MVPs of This Back-To-School Season!

Librarians Are the MVPs of This Back-To-School Season - I Love Libraries

The summer is drawing to a close, and many children and adults are beginning to anticipate the start of a new school year. Amidst all your planning – supplies, registration materials, new clothes,...

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April is School Library Month! We're celebrating all month long! #AASLslm

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6 years

Congratulations, Jacqueline Woodson, for being named as the 6th National Ambassador for Young People's Literature @JackieWoodson

Jacqueline Woodson Named 6th National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, 2018-2019

Dedicated to inspiring a love of reading in children and teens across America

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6 years

Meet your 2018 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning! #AASLbestwebsites

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April is School Library Month! #AASLslm

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School Library Month Offers Opportunities to Celebrate the Indispensable Role of School Librarians

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4 years

“Regardless of how the year begins, school librarians will be ready," said @AASLpresident Kathy Carroll. "AASL has many resources available to support teaching, learning, and safety during these uncertain times.”

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"All I want kids to know is that I see them for who they are and not who everyone thinks they are." @JasonReynolds83

How a kid who didn’t read a book until he was 17 grew up to become a literary star

Young adult author Jason Reynolds is determined to get reluctant readers to read

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2 years

Who else is excited for the start of School Library Month tomorrow? 🖐️ #AASLslm

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6 years

School librarians ensure their students have the best chance to succeed - this AASL infographic shares how:

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6 years

Stationary Bikes in a school library? Check out what Ina Collins has set up in John F. Parker Middle School Library. Great idea!~MS

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3 years

Spread librarian love! Nominate an extraordinary school librarian for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award.

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6 years

Jason Reynolds calls school libraries “places of recognition for young people” in new PSA: #AASLkq

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5 years

"A school library is to have open doors, open resources, open access and open hearts and arms for all children, teachers and families. It’s the heart of our schools and doorway to the world." ~Shannon McClintock Miller @shannonmmiller #AASLslm

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5 years

AASL supports the position that an effective school library has a certified school librarian at the helm, provides personalized learning environments, and offers equitable access to resources to ensure a well-rounded education for every learner.

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“No longer are school libraries just a quiet room for books and reading. They’ve become an environment for exploration and collaboration, transforming learners from consumers of information to producers of authentic learning.” ~ @AshleyCooksey2 #AASLslm

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6 years

AASL announces 2018 Best Apps and Best Websites for Teaching & Learning: #AASLkq

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7 years

Congratulations to our 2017 AASL Social Media Superstars!

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3 years

April is School Library Month! Help us celebrate school librarians and school libraries all month long! #AASLslm

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5 years

“Every single one of our young readers deserve access to quality literature that is curated by a trained and certified librarian.” ~Jarrett J. Krosoczka @StudioJJK #AASLslm

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2019 AASL Social Media Superstar Finalists Announced!: #AASLkq

2019 AASL Social Media Superstar Finalists Announced! -

The Social Media Superstars is a recognition program that highlights school library professionals who enrich the profession and its work on behalf of students by sharing in social media circles....

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6 years

Good news to share! After weeks of collaborative lobbying by @VAASL & @VirginiaLibrary and strategic support from @ALALibrary , the House Education Committee narrowly defeated a bill that would have relaxed requirements for librarians at the middle and high school level!

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“I sought shelter in my school library during the most tumultuous times of my adolescence. Why? Because it was a place where I could find books that helped to reinforce my place in the world...” Siobhan Vivian, #AASLslm #slm18

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"But libraries, and the people who work in them, are the heart of the narrative, just as they are the heart of the places we live."

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9 months

Help spread the word about the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award, an amazing opportunity for your community to celebrate the value of your library. And help spread the love by nominating a school librarian before September 30!

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6 years

Motivational Monday~Read how one educator/parent understands the value in collaborating with a school librarian~MS

School Librarians Are Rockstar Resources (Opinion)

School librarians are vital to student learning as early as kindergarten.

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7 years

School librarians and stakeholders rallied in support of Illinois school libraries during #alaac17 in Chicago.

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AASL, ALA, and 48 state-level school library associations post letter to President-Elect Biden

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3 years

10 amazing librarians will win $5000. Submit your amazing colleague for this year’s #ILoveMyLibrarian Award!

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6 years

Opinion: School library media specialists critical to student achievement

Lester writes: "The School Finance Research Collaborative provides all students with adequate access to a high-quality, 21st century education."

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2 years

At 6:00 p.m. Central on Tuesday, August 23, you're invited to join the AASL Communities of Practice (CoPs) for their first Annual Meeting. The event will kick off with presenter Amanda Jones who will share tips and tricks on how to Curate Your Crowd.

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6 years

Did you know that some Amazon boxes include directions to make cardboard animals and planes? Read this inspiring post from The Library Voice to ask your community for the boxes and generate lesson ideas.~MS

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3 years

April is School Library Month! #AASLslm

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Position statement from AASL: "Instructional Role of the School Librarian" -

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With its new position statement, the AASL declares that a qualified, district-level school library supervisor is a fundamental component of college, career, and community readiness for students in PreK–12 education.

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