School Librarians
RESOURCES TO USE, SHARE, AND PUT INTO ACTION
This space is designed just for school librarians who want practical ways to apply the AASL Standards in everyday practice. You’ll find tools, examples, and resources you can share, adapt, and use right away—whether you’re planning instruction, collaborating with teachers, or advocating for your program.
If you’re new to the AASL Standards or want a clearer understanding of how the frameworks are organized and used, begin with the Get Started resources before coming back to explore this collection.
KNOWLEDGE QUEST
Reignite, Reimagine, and Renew: Welcoming in the 2nd Edition Standards
The January/February 2026 issue of Knowledge Quest highlights the second edition of the National School Library Standards. This issue explores how the updated text moves the profession forward with practical, inspiring, and actionable insights for school librarians. It also includes bonus advocacy materials you can share with administrators, school leaders, and library champions to help communicate the impact of strong school libraries.
Putting the Competencies into Practice
See how the AASL Standards come to life in real instruction by moving from Competencies to Outcomes to Objectives. This video shows how “I can” statements, the Domains (Think, Create, Share, Grow), and grade-level progression work together to create clear, measurable, student-centered learning. Ideal for school librarian professional learning and collaboration with educators to plan and assess meaningful instruction aligned to the standards.
Quick Links
Leadership Conversations and Professional Growth
Lead with Librarians is a practical guide to start meaningful conversations about the impact of strong school libraries. It connects library practice to student achievement, instructional leadership, and district priorities, and includes rubrics for evaluating effectiveness and performance. Use it to support advocacy, guide professional growth planning, and strengthen collaboration with school and district leadership.
Advocacy Resources for School Librarians
Explore practical tools, strategies, and professional guidance to strengthen advocacy, build relationships, navigate challenges, and communicate the impact of school libraries.
Difficult Conversations
From Concern to Consensus
Tools and strategies to navigate difficult conversations confidently using professional standards and shared values.
When Advocacy Gets Real
Share Your Scenario
Share your real-world advocacy challenges—no solutions required. Your experiences will help AASL build new scenarios to support librarians.
Building Bridges
Connect with Stakeholders
This one-pager helps librarians strengthen relationships, communicate impact, build trust, and support learning.
Share the Standards
Explore and share resources, tools, and guidance curated for different members of your learning community.
Think of it as advice from a trusted colleague.
From everyday tasks and responsibilities to new opportunities and unexpected challenges, find practical ideas, helpful guidance, and a little encouragement for just about everything that comes with being a school librarian—from A to Z.
