Library Ties

  WOW! I could probably sum up my feelings of AASL’s 15th National Conference and Exhibition conference with just one word. But, as my English teachers in high school reminded me often, short and succinct were not always my strong suit. I’ll have to say it was such an honor and a thrill to be […]

From time to time, I’d like to share with you what AASL has been working on from my perspective as AASL President. Here are just some of the highlights since July 1st! From our amazing member leaders to our AASL staff, it is amazing to see all that has been happening in a short time. […]

Have you joined us on the AASL ning, yet, for the book discussion on The Shallows by Nicholas Carr? If not, we’re up to Chapter 4 this week. Lots of great discussion and comments so far, but there is always room for more. Take some time this week to explore the previous chapters and chime […]

Are you ready? As we prepare for the 2011 National Conference in Minneapolis, we’ve started the online book discussion of the Nicholas Carr’s The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains. This book will be our One Book, One Conference title! So, no time like the present to start reading and thinking! Starting […]

Well the school year is almost to the end. As is typical time has gotten away from me and my postings on the blog are a little farther between than I might have liked. But, none the less I am excited about a new opportunity coming in August. Last week I was asked the by […]

April is always such a great month! There is spring break, of course, which is always good to have a little time to relax and rest up as we gear up for the end of the year! Then there is the weather which begins to turn from the cold (at least here in Indiana) towards […]