Library Ties

One of the best parts of being President of the American Association of School Librariansis getting to go and visit state conferences. AASL sets up a rotation for the visits so that every state receives a visit every 5 years from either the President-Elect, President, or Past-President . It is a great way to keep the national and state organizations connected. So, this year I’ll be traveling to 5 different state conferences…several of which are in the next few weeks.The first trip of the year is to Louisville, Kentucky and the Kentucky School Media Association / Kentucky Library Association conference. Being it was just a quick drive from Indiana, getting there was very easy. A colleague from Indiana, Leslie Preddy, was also coming to present, so we were able to drive down together. It was a great time for chatting and catching up.

I’m sure I’ve said it before, but the networking and chatting and meeting people is what I love best about a conference. I got a chance to meet a lot of wonderful librarians from Kentucky. Terri Kirk, a long time friend from working together in ALA, was the conference chair, so it was wonderful to get an opportunity to catch-up with her as well.

 

My sessions on Leadership and 21st Century Skills as well as what is happening in AASL currently. The presentations can be found on my website here soon.

I saw lots of great sessions on reading promotion, technology tools, and leadership. They keynote was from Wendy Steadman Stephens from Alabama. She had some great ideas for future-proofing your library and great ways to maximize using technology in the school library.

At their business luncheon today they presented a certificate from the Gov. of Kentucky naming me an Honorary Kentucky Colonel. It was a very nice honor, and I want to thank the Kentucky School Media Association for all their wonderful hospitality.

 

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