AISLE Update
7.13.22 - Events & Information
Bluestem Author Chats Return
Kimberly Hazel-Rudden, Bluestem Publicity Co-Chair
Heather Kribs, Bluestem Publicity Co-Chair
Save the Date! Grant Writing 101- Free Workshop
Complete a grant application in a single day with LBSS and IHLS or RAILS on August 10 (Effingham) or August 11 (LaSalle) The Library Book Selection Service (LBSS) Endowment Fund and the library systems invite school and small public library directors to a free grant-writing workshop. Members of the review committee for the LBSS Endowment Grant for the Illinois Reader's Choice Program will guide participants through the LBSS grant drafting and application process; participants will learn grant-writing best practices, as well as the characteristics of a winning LBSS grant application. Laptops are required for this workshop. Please bring your own laptop.
Participants will be guided through the application process for the School District Library Grant and share additional grant opportunities for public and school libraries.
By the end of the day, participants will have:
- completed the first draft of the LBSS Reader's Choice Award Grant in one day
- received one-on-one grant-writing assistance
- learned about other grants for public and school libraries
- earned four Professional Development Hours for school librarians
Schedule
9:30-10:00 Coffee & light refreshments
10:00-12:00 LBSS Reader's Choice Grant application training
12:00-1:00 Lunch (included in registration)
1:00-3:00 Grants information presentation and School District Library Grant training
Eligibility: Registration is limited to individuals who have never written a winning LBSS Reader's Choice Grant application (regardless of whether or not your library has previously received LBSS grant funding). Preference is given to library workers at school libraries and small public libraries.
Register for this event through L2
Cost: Free!
Who Will You Nominate?
The application period for the AISLE Polestar, Innovative Programming, and Administrator of the Year Awards is now open! More information about the awards can be found at www.aisled.org.
The Polestar Award is given to honor members of AISLE who have made outstanding contributions to school library media programs in Illinois. More information can be found at: https://www.aisled.org/polestar.htm.
The Innovative Programming Award is given annually to recognize a school library’s achievement in planning and implementing an innovative or creative event or service which has made a measurable positive impact on its users. More information can be found at: https://www.aisled.org/innovative-school-library-program-award.htm.
The Administrator of the Year Award is given to recognize the support of a school library program by a building or district level school administrator during the previous school calendar year. More information can be found at: https://www.aisled.org/administrator.htm.
Email awards@aisled.org with any questions.
Plan to attend the 2022 AISLE Conference - November 3-5 in Tinley Park!
Options are available for single day or full-conference attendance for members, students, and retirees. Please consider inviting your teaching partners, reading specialists, library support staff, public librarians, & IRC and IATE members for a day focusing on collaborative partnerships with the school library and beyond!
Registration opens in August with Early Bird pricing. Watch for the August 1 issue of The Advocate and AISLE social media to get the latest information.
AROUND THE STATE
From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum With the internet always at our students’ fingertips, what’s a teacher of history (or any subject, really) to do? The solution, according to Sam Wineburg in Why Learn History (When It’s Already on Your Phone), is an orientation to the world that we can cultivate in our students—one that encourages reasoned skepticism, discourages haste, and counters our tendency to confirm our biases. Join the ALPLM’s Education team as we discuss Wineburg’s work and the importance of critical thinking in the classroom.
The Book Club for Educators programs follow the format of PD in Your PJs, inviting you to come as you are, drink what you want, and chat about great books with your peers. This virtual event is free, but registration is required. All participants who read Why Learn History and attend the book club discussion will receive 6.5 CPDUs.
To register, please click this link: https://www.tix.com/.../ALPLMSpecialEv.../2469/event/1271364
GOT NEWS? ADVOCATE SUBMISSION DEADLINE 7/15
The next AISLE Advocate newsletter deadline is July 15, 2022. Members are encouraged to submit articles or member news items to newsletter@aisled.org. The types of articles appropriate for the newsletter range from short features, how-to’s, or practical advice to long-form features or case studies. Compelling personal stories and opinion pieces are welcome along with real-world experience, analysis or research. AISLE members seek content that is useful and relevant. Submissions should offer value in the form of information, ideas, best practices, tips, advice, or resources. Please include any figures, pictures, or images needed to accompany your article. It is expected that you will cite sources and include references as needed.
HERE'S LOOKING @YOU
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
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