To our incredible school librarians and library staff, as the school year closes, we here at the SLS want to extend our gratitude for the positive impact you have on students and your entire school community every day. You are educators, guides, mentors, and champions who ignite a love for reading, cultivate critical thinking, and create inclusive spaces where every student feels valued. Your tireless dedication directly contributes to students' academic success and personal growth, truly making your library the heart of the school. Thank you! We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to another inspiring year in September!

Did you fill out the annual survey yet? If not, please do so before June 27th. Thank you!

Mark your calendars! Here are the tentative dates for our meetings next year:

Communication Coordinator:

• General Membership (all encouraged to attend) - October 20, 2025
• Meeting #2 (all are welcome) - January 13, 2026
• Meeting #3 (all are welcome) - March 18, 2026
• Meeting #4 (all are welcome) - May 19, 2026

Council:

• September 30, 2025
• December 1, 2025
• February 25, 2026
• June 4, 2026

SLS Resources Tips and Tricks has been discontinued in favor of a weekly bulletin called WSWHE Wisdom. You can find previous editions of WSWHE Wisdom on our LibGuide.

Join us for TLC Training just before school starts, to start off fresh for the new year!

In-person sessions are full day, with lunch provided. Bring a laptop, scanner, and a couple of example books to play with.

TLC Training for New and New-to-TLC Librarians and Library Staff (in-person)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 8 am to 3 pm, Ballard Road Conference Center

Register: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=18589&I=5111984

TLC ILL Training for WSWHE Librarians and Library Staff (virtual)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 9 to 10 am, via Google Meet

Register: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=18589&I=5112028

TLC Catalog Refresh for Fall, for current WSWHE region TLC Librarians and Library Staff (in-person)

Thursday, August 28, 2025, 9 am to 3 pm, Ballard Road Conference Center

Register: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=18589&I=5111956

Kerrie Burch, School Library System Director

Karin Howansky, School Library Media Specialist

Laurie Doyle, Information Processing Specialist

Deb Massa, Information Processing Specialist