Library Ties

While my final day in Anaheim was on Tuesday, it has taken me a few days of adjustment back home to get time to write. On the last day at ALA, we began early with a connection with NECC in San Diego. It was a great opportunity to connect with our library media colleagues at NECC. It is such a shame that the two conference overlap so often forcing a choice. There are so many learning opportunities at both, it is often hard to choose. However, my duties with AASL this time made the decision for me.

Following the connection, we ran to the exhibit hall and participated in Virtual Library Legislative Day. I contacted all of my representatives stressing to them the importance of the SKILLS Act as part of the NCLB reauthorization. Final pass through of the exhibit hall gave me time to connect with some publishers.

The afternoon followed with my first AASL Board meeting serving as Member at Large. The meeting focused on introducing us to the process and procedures as AASL President Ann Martin presided over her first meeting.

The last several days provided a wonderful opportunity to continue to be involved in the national organization for school librarians, connect with colleagues and friends, and interact with vendors.

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