AASL Standards in LIS Programs
A FORUM TO DISCUSS THE 2ND EDITION
Support the next generation of school librarians with this AASL25 session recording designed specifically for LIS faculty and instructors.
This session explores key updates in the 2nd edition of the National School Library Standards and their implications for library preparation programs. Presenters highlight how the revised Standards respond to current challenges in school librarianship and provide a contemporary, practice-focused framework for developing instructional leaders.
Presenters also examine alignment with preparation standards and offer guidance for integrating the text into coursework, field experiences, and program design. An open forum component invites LIS educators to share ideas and identify support needed for implementation.
A Forum to Discuss the 2nd Edition in LIS Programs
KNOWLEDGE QUEST
Preparing Tomorrow’s School Librarians for Today’s Challenges: Using the Second Edition of the National School Library Standards in LIS Programs
This Knowledge Quest article explores how LIS educators can use the second edition of the National School Library Standards to prepare future school librarians for the complex challenges facing the profession. AASL Standards Committee member Ashley Cooksey highlights practical approaches for integrating the standards into LIS coursework, including standards mapping, advocacy toolkits, and library program evaluation. The article also emphasizes the connections among learner, school librarian, and school library standards and the importance of developing confident, standards-aligned advocates from the start of their professional preparation.
