News and Information
Readers’ Choice Programs Banned in Illinois’ Millburn School District
AISLE is aware of the recent school board vote to ban participation in Readers’ Choice Programs in the Millburn School District in Wadsworth, Illinois. AISLE and RCYRBA have released a joint statement.
Read the full statement here:
https://bit.ly/ILRCAstatement
2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Join us for our 2024 AISLE Conference, Thursday – Saturday, November 7-9, 2024, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, IL.
This year the theme is AISLE L.E.A.D.: Librarians – Educating, Advocating, making a Difference.
Time to Vote!
AISLE Members can cast their vote for one President-Elect, one Treasurer, and 2 Board Members at Large from April 1st through April 30th.
Your vote in the election of officers matter for these important reasons:
1. Representation
2. Influence
3. Responsibility
4. Support for Candidates
5. Strengthening the Organization
To view the ballot and to learn more about the candidates please log into your membership account.
If you are not a member and wish to join, please visit https://aisled.org/membershiponline/.
2022 AISLE Award Winners
Scholarships
Awarded annually, AISLE scholarships are specifically designed to support those who are taking school library coursework leading to Illinois licensure. Please review the individual scholarship pages for specific terms, criteria, and eligibility requirements. Scholarship applications are accepted between November 15 and February 1.
Grants
AISLE grants support current Illinois school librarians, those working to become school librarians, or Illinois school library programs. Please review the individual grant pages for specific terms, criteria, and eligibility requirements.
Awards
AISLE awards are presented annually at the association’s fall conference to recognize excellence in librarianship, service to the organization, or meritorious support of school library programs. Applications for the four standard awards may be filled out by any AISLE member. Nominations for the five honor awards are generated by the AISLE board, however the general membership may contact any board member to recommend nomination. Please see the individual award pages for specific terms, criteria, and eligibility requirements. The nomination/application window is open annually between May 1 and September 15.
Standard Awards
Honor Awards
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AISLE & Member Library Highlights
Salt Creek Primary School: This amazing “The Hat” display was created by our former librarian Bobbie Kocim. Our students love it!
Woodland Middle School: Have you completed your Wordle today? Maybe these 5-letter titles from the Woodland Middle School collection can help?