News from AASL15
Carl Harvey, AASL 65th Anniversary Committee Chair
2016 will mark AASL's 65th Anniversary. It's amazing to think back at how far we've come in those 65 years of service to school libraries. Standards, professional development, leadership building, and networking have been the hallmarks of the work AASL has done over the years (and will continue to do). To mark this anniversary, AASL is launching a giving campaign, titled "It's in Our Hands: Celebrate the Past and Transform the Future." The campaign is a way to celebrate our anniversary and use the funds to help transform our future. The funds from this campaign will be focused on two major projects.
Read the full article on the KQ website.
Helen Adams, KQ Blogger
The AASL Conference IdeaLab is a great way to “speed learn” and collect best practices and innovative ideas from school librarians and library educators from all over the U.S. It is billed by AASL as a “best practices showcase.” IdeaLab is the latest in the series of cafeteria-style sharing opportunities for AASL Conference attendees. The concept began in 2005 with the Exploratorium, became the IdeaXChange in 2014, and now evolved into the IdeaLab.
Read the full article on the KQ website.
Check out other national conference posts on the KQ website!
Photos from AASL15
Registration Area
AASL Bookstore
AASL 65th Anniversary Fortune Cookies
IdeaLab
Exhibit Hall
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Can't-Miss Friday Events
8–9 a.m.
Convention Center, Battelle Grand
 Join members of the Project Connect panel for a frank and honest discussion of what administrators need and expect from their school library programs and school librarians. Panel members are award-winning superintendents in districts that are maximizing the impact school libraries have on student outcomes.
12:20–2:30 p.m. and 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Convention Center, Exhibit Hall E/F
Friday afternoon features two blocks of time exclusively dedicated for attendees to visit the exhibit hall. Be sure to take advantage of this exclusive exhibit time and check out the AASL makerspace in the exhibit hall.
12:30–4 p.m.
Exhibit Hall, Booth #543
Come meet some of your favorite authors at the Authorpalooza! Authors from AASL concurrent sessions and events and local authors from Ohio will sign your books and answer your questions. While some authors may have complimentary titles available, be sure to visit the AASL Bookstore or exhibiting publisher booths to pick-up the authors' latest titles. Limited quantities of titles will be available for sale in the booth. (Credit-card purchases only.)
On Display Through Saturday, Nov. 7
Room D132
The Mazza Museum is the world’s largest museum of original artwork by children’s book illustrators. Its goal is to promote literacy and enrich the lives of all people through the art of children’s literature. During AASL National Conference, the museum will showcase a travelling display of original artwork and a museum representative will be on hand to discuss the artwork with attendees.
6–9 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Columbus, Regency Ballroom
Join authors Matt de la Peña, Sonia Manzano, and Rita Williams-Garcia for the Author Banquet. The theme for the evening is “Diverse Authors, Diverse Voices.” A signing will follow the event and books will be available for purchase. (Credit-card sales only.)
9 p.m.–12 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Columbus, Franklin A-D
Join your colleagues for (un)Conference, a unique opportunity to share your thoughts on a set of topics. The focus is on networking, informal peer-to-peer learning, PLN building, and sharing.
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Conference Updates
Session Room Update
All sessions listed in room E151 will be moved to C222.
All sessions listed in room C220-222 will be in C220-221.
Concurrent Sessions
Addition
Learn more about the Mazza Museum
2:30–3:30 p.m., Room C212
Benjamin E. Sapp, M.A., Director, Mazza Museum
Strand: Authors
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle/Junior, High School
Time/Location:
Elementary Media Literacy: Teaching Transliteracy, originally scheduled Friday at 10:10-11:10 a.m. in C212, moved to Saturday at 1-2 p.m. in C215. Evaluation code (S3-C215).
Evaluating Experience: TKES, LKES, and the School Librarian, originally scheduled for 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m. in Room D130, moved to 4:30-5:30 p.m. in C212. Evaluation code (F4-C212).
Room with a View: Theoretical & Practical Strategies for Advancing School Library Access, scheduled for 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m. in C130, moved to room C215. Evaluation code (F2-C215).
Presenters:
Historical Fiction: Incorporating Historical Details in Stories That Grab Us, scheduled at 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. in E171. Moderator will be Karen Perry; Jewel Parker Rhodes cannot attend; correction to spelling of author Margi Preus.
Illustrated Fiction: Blending Visuals with Narratives to Draw Students into Stories, scheduled at 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m. in E172. Moderator will be Mary Ann Scheuer.
Prove It! Library Media Instruction Does Impact Student Achievement, scheduled at 10:10-11:10 a.m.in E161AB. Marcia Davis will replace Krista McCormick; Judith Hendricks replacing Danielle DePuis.
Authorpalooza
Canceled: Jewel Parker Rhodes, 1:45-2:15 p.m.
New Exhibitors
"And...Action!" Entertainment
Table 356
www.legendofthemantamaji.com
Carney Sandoe & Associates
Booth 534
www.carneysandoe.com
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Committee
Table 450
www.ala.org/csk
Edu.buncee.com
Table 142
Edu.buncee.com
ITMS GROUP, INC.
Booth 139
www.itmsgroup.net
Library World, Inc.
Booth 536
www.libraryworld.com
REFME
Booth 346
www.refme.com
Steelcase Education
Booth 751
www.steelcase.com/education
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AASL is celebrating 65 years of service to school librarians with a giving campaign to help ensure the future of the school library profession. Help AASL transform the future with a gift by completing the donation form in your conference registration bag. Make your donation at the registration desk on-site, and as a thank-you, receive your 65th anniversary lapel pin today! Donate online!
