Administrators

WHAT STRONG SCHOOL LIBRARIES MAKE POSSIBLE

 

This page highlights resources that help administrators understand and support effective school libraries. If you’re a school librarian visiting this page, you’re in the right place too—these materials are designed to share with principals, district leaders, and decision-makers to show how the AASL Standards strengthen teaching, learning, and student success.

What School Leaders Need to Know

A quick guide on how the updated AASL Standards support instruction, student success, and school improvement.

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Advancing District Goals

An introduction for district leaders on how school libraries support educational priorities and student success.

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ADMINISTRATORS REFLECT SERIES

Supporting District Goals and Instructional Growth

Hear from district superintendent Sean Doherty about how school librarians strengthen instruction, support district priorities, and help build educator capacity through media literacy, collaboration, and curriculum development.

Shared Foundation I: INQUIRE

Leading for Greater School Library Impact

Lead with Librarians is an administrator-focused guide that shows how strong school libraries support student achievement, instructional leadership, and district priorities. The resource also includes practical rubrics for evaluating school library effectiveness and school librarian performance, making it a valuable tool for conversations, planning, and leadership development.

One learning community.
Shared goals. Powerful possibilities.

Equip your school librarians with a framework for supporting the growth goals and success measures your entire learning community is working to achieve.

Cover of the 2nd edition of ‘National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries’ by AASL, featuring a blue background with three gear-shaped icons including a brain and an open book.