A bill that would give parents more power over which books their children can read in public school libraries will soon go before Texas senators for a full vote.
UPDATE (Feb. 14, 2025) Statement: ALA, AASL Decry U.S. Defense Department #Censorship of Schools and Libraries on Military Installations https://www.infodocket.com/2025/02/13/report-pentagon-schools-suspend-library-books-for-compliance-review-under-trump-orders/ #libraries #schoollibraries
Do I know any school librarians? Do you know any school librarians?
I have a lead on funding for a CO2 monitor lending program in school libraries (in Connecticut) and I'd like to get a reality check about how school libraries work before I get too far. Thank you!
#SchoolLibraries #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrarian
Now in stock! Gathering contributions from thought-leaders and advocates working with youth, this collection shares a rainbow of ideas, initiatives, and activities for promoting joyful, supportive learning for every child. https://alastore.ala.org/wonlib
NEW Journal Article: “The Evolving Roles of School #Librarians during the COVID-19 #Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study” https://www.infodocket.com/2024/09/21/journal-article-the-evolving-roles-of-school-librarians-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-phenomenological-study/ #librarians #schoollibraries #libraries
After Cy-Fair ISD trustees eliminated more than half of the district's librarians, students and parents say their school libraries are open only part of the time this year. A fourth-grader at Fiest Elementary says that makes him "sad."
Monday night's Fort Bend ISD meeting could result in a major policy change that reshapes how books are reviewed in schools.
CW: Paywall, homophobia etc
Outrage as librarians reveal UK schools ban LGBT+ books after just one complaint | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/lgbt-books-ban-uk-schools-library-b2596374.html
#Homophobia
#AntiLGBT
#LGBT
#BookBans
#Books
#UK
#Libraries
#SchoolLibraries
#Colburn
#DeathThreats
Book Restrictions in Indiana Pressure Public Schools And #Libraries to Remove #Books https://www.infodocket.com/2024/08/11/pbs-news-book-restrictions-in-indiana-pressure-public-schools-and-libraries-to-remove-books/ #bookbans #schoollibraries
School librarians can face many challenges, some of which are reflected in fictional depictions, and other issues which are not, which is the focus of this Pop Culture Library Review post --> https://popculturelibraries.wordpress.com/2024/04/10/school-librarians-in-fiction-and-in-reality/ #liveaction #libraries #schoollibraries #schools #education #fiction #wordpress #librarianstereotypes
We are literally on our way to #ALAAC24 right now. We couldn't be more excited about the chance to meet our library friends in person!
What are YOU most excited about with ALAAC24?
Come say hi this weekend at Booth #656 in the Library Marketplace.
#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #Librarianship #Librarian #Librarians #LibrariansRock #Libraries #LibrariesRock #Library #PublicLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraries #TeacherLibrarian #TeacherLibrarians @librarians @libraries
Who else is going to the American Library Association Annual Conference this weekend? We are literally packing our bags right now to head to San Diego!
Please come say hello to us at Booth 656 in The Library Marketplace to learn about teaching with film, using our films and discussion guides for library events, and get free film resources. Like our film-book pairing ideas.
Our Executive Director Jen Fischer and our Instructional Designer Amy Bowers would love to meet you and answer your questions.
Plus we have some really cool stuff to give away.
Let us know if you'll be there, too!
#ALA #ALAAC24 #AmericanLibraryAssociation #Librarianship #Librarian #Librarians #Libraries #Library #PublicLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraries #TeacherLibrarian #TeacherLibrarians @librarians @libraries 1/2
Whaaaat? "South Carolina poised to impose draconian censorship regime on #SchoolLibraries"
Kids reading books is not the problem 
South Carolina poised to impose draconian censorship regime on #SchoolLibraries
“On Tuesday, the #SouthCarolina State Board of Education will impose a centralized and expansive #Censorship regime on every K-12 school library in the state. The new regulations could result in the banning of most classic works of literature from South Carolina schools — from The Canterbury Tales to Romeo and Juliet to Dracula.”
#BookBans #books #libraries #popularinformation #idiocracy #ChristianNationalism #rightwing #fascism @juddlegum
https://popular.info/p/south-carolina-poised-to-impose-draconian
Our #wholelibraryfamily Spring Sale means 25% off dozens of popular books on programming, library trends, outreach and more. Use code WLFC24 at checkout. Browse the sale: https://alastore.ala.org/search/store?items_per_page=48&search_api_fulltext=WLFC24&sort_by=created
Texas school board member who campaigned against indoctrination finds none https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/15/texas-granbury-isd-school-board-courtney-gore/
New from @FacetPublishing: “The Networked Librarian: The School Librarian's Role in Fostering Connections, Collaboration and Co-creation Across the Community” https://www.ala.org/news/2024/05/networked-school-librarian-0
Carrie Russell offers copyright guidance to school librarians in this new podcast episode--check it out! https://schoollibrariansunited.libsyn.com/268-complete-copyright
Announcing our #wholelibraryfamily Spring Sale! Starting today, save 25% on dozens of popular books on budgeting, programming, library outreach and more. Use code WLFC24 at checkout. Browse the sale: https://bit.ly/3TazxAf
World Book Day finds children are put off reading for pleasure https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/mar/07/world-book-day-finds-children-are-put-off-reading-for-pleasure
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