AISLE Update
3.20.22 - Events & Information
Calling all Gaming Librarians
The 2022 AISLE Conference Planning committee is seeking librarians with experience hosting gaming programming. Please contact conchairnorth@aisled.org if you are interested in supporting the planning of a social event during our conference on the evening of Thursday, November 3, 2022. We look forward to gaining insight from your experiences as we plan a fun kick-off event for the AISLE 2022 Conference.
Join the AISLE Staff
AISLE is seeking applicants for Director of Virtual Communications and applicants for Newsletter Editor. Click here to learn more about the open positions. The ideal candidates will have AISLE leadership experience, a commitment to the duties and responsibilities of the positions, and experience or willingness to learn technology tools relevant to the positions. Application materials need to be submitted by March 27.
The AISLE Advocate
Here's Looking@YOU!
Pictured above: It's finally spring! A few years ago, students used upcycled water bottles to start a variety of flowers and vegetables in the high school library. Popsicle sticks were used to label the plants with students' names and placed in the library windows to grow. The students made frequent stops in the library to check on their plants' progress and to water when necessary. Many of the students took their plants home for Mothers' day. Submitted by, C. Semande, Canton High School.
Share a photo from your library space, a book display, or a fun snapshot of the everyday happenings of your library. To respect privacy guidelines, please do not include student faces. Images must be sized 1920x1080 for use on the website. All submitted images may be resized by AISLE to accommodate the use of the image. Submit Your Photo Here
Deadline Approaching!
The deadline to complete the Proposal to Present at the AISLE 2022 Conference is Wednesday, March 30. The Conference theme is A.C.T.: Advocate, Collaborate, Teach. Your ideas and your professional experiences are valuable and worth sharing.
There are three options for presentations:
- 3 Hours - Thursday Professional Development Session, November 3
- 45 minutes - Friday or Saturday Concurrent Session, November 4 or 5
- Poster Session/Idea showcase - Passive programming, such as a display or a hands-on activity that could be set up near vendors or other areas of the venue.
Here is the link for the Proposal to Present: https://tinyurl.com/AISLE2022Proposal. The deadline for Proposals is Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Visit the Conference website to learn more: https://bit.ly/aisleact.
AISLE F.A.Q.
Grant Window Open Until April 18
For the second year in a row, RAILS will be offering My Library Is... Grants for School Libraries. These grants are designed to help school libraries tell their story and advance projects for maximum visibility in their schools and communities. This grant is intended only for RAILS school libraries. READ MORE ON THE RAILS WEBSITE
Chapter Events
FOX-E (Fox River Valley School Librarians-Elementary) represents school and public librarians in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties.
Focus: FOX-E Chapter Meeting
Date: March 22, 2022 at 4:15pm
Virtual Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99024565715?pwd=Z01mays4b3hRUzc4UkNsNmZkYkhzdz09
Meeting ID: 990 2456 5715Passcode: 4EsbVW
Description: Join fellow librarians for our first meeting of the year. All are welcome!
MILE Upcoming Activity:
MILE represents school librarians in the Peoria/Bloomington area.
Focus: MILE Chapter Social Event
Date: March 24, 2022 at 5:00pm
Location: To the Moon and Back - 210 W Jefferson St, Morton, IL 61550
Register for Spring PD Events
Let's Talk About the Standards: How we use library standards and what they should look like
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Zoom (1PDH)
The Unbiased Collection: Tips for Book Curation for School Libraries and Classroom:
Saturday, April 2, 2022 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Zoom (1 PDH)
Creating Community Partnerships
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Zoom (1 PDH)
Around the State
Exemplary Library Award Application Window Open Mar1- June 30. All application forms and information can be found on the AISLE webpage: https://www.aisled.org/exemplary.php Download all of the forms and take a look at the FAQ page.
The LBSS Readers' Choice Grant window is open March 16 through April 30. The application form is available on the LBSS website. Apply for a grant to receive a set of Monarch, Bluestem, Caudill, or Lincoln books for your school library.
2022 Annual Library Certification- Certification is required of all library system members. The window for certification closes on March 31. Visit your library system website or L2 for more information.
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Location: PO Box 110, Seneca, IL 61360
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