In case you haven’t read this on another discussion list:

AASL has a new mission statement: The American Association of School Librarians empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning.
ALA press release: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/07/aasl-transforms-learning-new-mission-statement-and-strategic-plan

AASL releases position statement on the role of the school librarian in Senior/Capstone Projects
Press release
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/07/aasl-releases-position-statement-role-school-librarian-seniorcapstone
 
Statement Web page
http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/resources/statements/capstone


Please share widely and publicize the new position statement with your district stakeholders!

Shelley Stedman, MLS
Vice President 
Connecticut Association of School Librarians
Check out the upcoming 2014 CECA/CASL conference on October 20th and register at: http://conta.cc/1meCc5U