Written by: Ginger Kirchmyer Managing volunteers is no small task, but it pays off big if you do it right. The key, like with good teaching, is planning ahead. If you hope people will show up and automatically know what to do, you’ll be disappointed. Use your time this summer to start planning for your... Continue Reading →
Get Ready for the New AASL Standards
Written by: Diane Chen Librarians train, study, and intern to become professionals. This reflection, regrowth, and renewal doesn’t end with the awarding of a degree in library information science. As professionals, we owe it to ourselves and to our colleagues to continually evolve, grow, change, and connect with others. Becoming a member of an organization... Continue Reading →
FEATURE: Small Town Budget, Big Time Author Visit
Frame story by: Ginger Kirchmyer Content by: Courtney Stevens A few months back, I happened to see a notification pop up on my computer telling me that one of my favorite YA authors, Courtney Stevens, was screening live on her Facebook feed. I investigated, of course, because it was Courtney!!! lol What I saw though,... Continue Reading →
Kick off your summer by registering for TASL Conference 2018!
Written by: Jennifer Sharp What an exciting time of year this is! For many of us, summer break has begun, and we have the opportunity to relax, catch up on our reading, pursue professional development opportunities, and spend time with family and friends. Another exciting part of summer: registration for TASL’s annual conference goes LIVE... Continue Reading →