Persona Profiles (1st Edition)

UNDERSTANDING USERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND IMPLEMENTATION NEEDS

Image of an AASL handout titled "Rooted in Excellence" shows the elements of the standards thougjh the lifecycle of a tree where the Common Beliefs are the Roots and the Competencies are the leaves, and everything else in between.

To support implementation of the National School Library Standards (2018), AASL developed a series of personas representing the diverse audiences who engage with school libraries and the Standards. These character profiles reflect common perspectives, needs, priorities, and questions shared by school librarians, educators, administrators, learners, families, and other stakeholders.

Designed as practical planning and reflection tools, the personas help school librarians and education leaders better understand how different audiences may experience, interpret, and apply the AASL Standards in real-world contexts.

Image of an AASL handout titled "Rooted in Excellence" shows the elements of the standards thougjh the lifecycle of a tree where the Common Beliefs are the Roots and the Competencies are the leaves, and everything else in between.

Support Meaningful, User-centered Conversations

Whether you use these personas as developed or adapt them to fit your local community, personas can provide a tangible way to keep users and stakeholders at the center of AASL Standards implementation, resource development, and program planning.

Use these personas to:

  • Identify stakeholder needs and priorities
  • Guide professional learning and implementation planning
  • Strengthen communication and advocacy efforts
  • Support collaborative conversations within schools and districts
  • Explore how different audiences connect to school library programs and services
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