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A fundamental resource for school librarians, this edition offers a contemporary context with grade level applications and advocacy strategies for today’s educational environment.
Leveraging AI in School Libraries: From Basics to Best Practices
Delandrus Lenet Ieashea Seales
The sudden appearance of AI in educational settings is exciting and transformative—and also disorienting. Use this introductory guide to integrate AI into your Standards-aligned practice and confidently lead within your school and library.
The School Librarian’s Guide to (Almost) Everything
Maura Madigan
A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on more than one hundred topics rooted in AASL best practices.
From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library
Dione Mila and Diana Haneski
Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap for giving your learners the guidance and direction to take the lead in running their school library space and teaching their peers.
Growing Teen Engagement: Strategies to Captivate Secondary Learners (AASL Standards–Based Learning Series)
Jessica Fitzpatrick
Learn actionable strategies to support the full spectrum of teen developmental needs, transforming your school library into a dynamic, teen-friendly space filled with energy, creativity, and connection.
Manga Goes to School: Cultivating Engagement and Inclusion in K–12 Settings (AASL Standards–Based Learning Series)
Ashley Hawkins, Emily Ratica, Sara Smith, Julie Stivers and Sybil “Mouna” Touré
Supporting educators at all levels of manga experience, this resource will help school librarians build stronger collections, create learner-centered programming, and incorporate manga into collaborative teaching.
Standards Publications
Leadership: Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Communication & Relationship Building
Ann M. Martin & Kathleen Riopelle Roberts
Inquire
Lori E. Donovan
Include
Julie Stivers
Collaborate
Mary Catherine Coleman
Curate
Daniella LaShaun Smith & Len Bryan
Explore
Sarah Culp Searles
Engage
Kathryn Roots Lewis & Marcia A. Mardis
Shared Foundations Series Bundle
Save more than 12% on the complete set with this specially priced bundle.
AASL Standards-Based Learning Series
Growing Teen Engagement: Strategies to Captivate Secondary Learners
Jessica Fitzpatrick
Manga Goes to School: Cultivating Engagement and Inclusion in K–12 Settings
Ashley Hawkins, Emily Ratica, Sara Smith, Julie Stivers, and Sybil “Mouna” Touré
Social and Emotional Learning for Picture Book Readers
Maureen Schlosser
Project-Based Learning for Elementary Grades
Maura Madigan
Learning Centers for School Libraries
Maura Madigan
Lessons Inspired by Picture Books for Primary Grades
Maureen Schlosser and Rebecca Granatini
Ancillary Publications
Leveraging AI in School Libraries: From Basics to Best Practices
Delandrus Lenet Ieashea Seales
From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library
Dione Mila & Diana Haneski
The School Librarian’s Guide to (Almost) Everything
Maura Madigan
Elevating the School Library: Building Positive Perceptions through Brand Behavior
Susan D. Ballard & Sara Kelly Johns
Products
National School Library Standards Card Game
Promote meaningful dialogue and collaborative learning.
- 7 unique decks | 236 cards
- Customizable game play instructions available online
AASL Standards Frameworks Poster Set
Both a visual resource and an advocacy piece, this poster set features the AASL Standards Frameworks from the second edition National School Library Standards.
Size: 22″ x 34″
AASL Standards Poster
Remind learners and stakeholders of the core values being advanced through their work in the school library.
AASL Standards Bookmark (100/pack)
Save $1/pack when you buy 2+ packs with Promo Code ASB2.
AASL Standards: Domains Clings
Includes four clings, one of each design.
Limited quantities. Available while supplies last.
AASL Standards: Foundations Clings
Includes six clings, one of each design.
Limited quantities. Available while supplies last.
AASL Standards: 10-Cling Set
Set price reflects 15% savings off individually purchased products.
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