Professional Development for School Librarians

 ASSOCIATIONS 

 American Association of School Librarians

http://www.ala.org/aasl/

 - (U.S. national body, branch of the ALA. This association has connections with the most information resources, and the advocacy work of the ALA.)



 Canadian Association for School Libraries

http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=CASL2

 - (Canadian national body, branch of the CLA. Since it's part of the CLA, it connects with the CLA's national advocacy and wealth of resources.)



 International Association of School Librarianship – IASL

http://www.iasl-online.org/index.htm

 - (The IASL offers worldwide network/advocacy - an opportunity to connect with school librarians around the globe.)

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    EDUCATION 

 ALA – accredited Masters programs in school librarianship

http://www.ala.org/cfapps/lisdir/lisdir_search.cfm

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (R ecommended programs for school librarian education. If you live in North America, these are the schools to check out if you need a Masters in Library Science.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> Drexel University - School Library Media Masters concentration http://cci.drexel.edu/academics/graduate-programs/ms-in-library-information-science/school-library-media-concentration.aspx

<p class="MsoNormal"> -  (This is our own school's excellent program.  It qualifies you in Pennsylvania and many other states)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> U of Illinois summer school for teacher-librarians

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.lis.illinois.edu/academics/cpd

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (Here's a variety of courses for established school librarians.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> Professional Development Workshops – Junior Library Guild

<p class="MsoNormal">https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/services/professional-development-workshops

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (Junior Library Guild is a commercial book vendor to school libraries.  Their workshops may promote their services; they also offer some interesting topics.)

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<p class="MsoNormal">    JOURNALS 

<p class="MsoNormal"> "School Library Journal"

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.slj.com/#_

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (This popular journal is a major source of book reviews - some content by subscription only.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> "Knowledge Quest"

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.ala.org/aasl/kq

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (By subscription or AASL membership - scholarly articles, and extras like podcasts and webinars.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> "Library Journal"

<p class="MsoNormal">http://lj.libraryjournal.com/#_

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (Wide-ranging, respected and comprehensive - some content by subscription.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> "Book Verdict" (book reviews)

<p class="MsoNormal">http://bookverdict.com/about.xqy

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (This is an encyclopedic source of book reviews - subscription needed for full content.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> "School Libraries in Canada" - (online only)

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.clatoolbox.ca/casl/slic/

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (This is the official school library journal of the Canadian Library Association.  Each issue focuses on a major theme concerning students and teachers.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> "School Libraries Worldwide" – (members & subscribers)

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.iasl-online.org/pubs/slw/

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (A twice-a-year peer-reviewed journal with each issue focusing on a major global theme.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> "School Library Research"  - (online AASL journal)

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.ala.org/aasl/slr

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (This is the scholarly, peer-reviewed journal of the AASL.  It contains some of the most important current research in the field.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> "Teacher Librarian"

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.teacherlibrarian.com

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (This is a popular independent North American journal.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> OTHER PUBLICATIONS 

<p class="MsoNormal"> AASL Publications & Journals

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.ala.org/aasl/publications-journals

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (This is a list of print and electronic publications for school library professionals. In addition to the AASL journals mentioned above, it links to a monthly email newsletter, information about ALA & AASL non-serial publications, and information for writers and editors wanting to contribute to the ALA or AASL.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> CASL Brochure – The Role of the Teacher-Librarian

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Publications2&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=2709 - (This quick summary of effective teacher-librarianship provides helpful reminders as well as good points to present to administrators.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> Professional Development 2.0 for Librarians

<p class="MsoNormal">http://conference.ifla.org/past-wlic/2011/200-cooke-en.pdf

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (How to develop an online personal learning network - ongoing professional development whenever you want it!)

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<p class="MsoNormal">    WEBSITES 

<p class="MsoNormal"> AASL Professional Development links

<p class="MsoNormal">http://aasl.ala.org/essentiallinks/index.php?title=Professional_Development

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (This is a great assortment of useful links; includes blogs, listservs, professional readings, online classes and webinars, professional associations, and learning networks.) 

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<p class="MsoNormal"> CSLA Professional Development (California)

<p class="MsoNormal">http://csla.net/professional-development-and-student-learning

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (A variety of free tutorials aimed at "training the trainers" in aspects of digital literacy.)

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<p class="MsoNormal"> Online Conversations for Professional Development (slide show)

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.slideshare.net/heyjudeonline/building-a-vibrant-future-for-school-librarians-through-online-conversations-for-professional-development

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (This is a resource about the value of online networking with peers. 'Slideshare presentations also feature a sidebar of related presentations.) 

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<p class="MsoNormal"> IASL Internet resources for school librarians

<p class="MsoNormal">http://www.iasl-online.org/advocacy/resources/slresources.html

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (Here you'll find a great variety of useful links including reference sources and information literacy instruction.) 

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<p class="MsoNormal"> Library of Congress Professional Development Resources

<p class="MsoNormal"> http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/

<p class="MsoNormal"> - (An interesting collection of  online tutorials for teachers and school librarians on teaching with primary sources.)