Chapters

Welcome

Join an AISLE Chapter! Learn from and collaborate with peers, find professional support, best practices, and participate in professional development on subjects specific to school libraries.

AISLE Chapters

CASLN – Chicago Area School Library Network
Currently Inactive – Help revive this Chapter!
https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/casln
caslnchapter@aisled.org
Cook & Chicago Suburbs
CTLA – Chicago Teacher-Librarians Association
https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/ctla
ctlachapter@aisled.org
Cook – Chicago – CPS
Due North
https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/duenorth
duenochapter@aisled.org
Lake County
FOX-E – Fox River Valley School Librarians-Elementary
Currently Inactive – Help revive this Chapter!
foxechapter@aisled.org
DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will
Chapter also includes public librarians
LAMB – Librarians Assigned to Multiple Buildings
coming soon
lambchapter@aisled.org
Open to All District Librarians State-Wide
LISS – Librarians in the South Suburbs
https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/liss
lisschapter@aisled.org
Suburbs South of Chicago
MILE – Mid Illinois Library Educators
https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/mile
milechapter@aisled.org
Fulton, Knox, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford
OWLS – Olge, Whiteside, & Lee County School Librarians
https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/owls/
owlschapter@aisled.org
Ogle, Whiteside, Lee
REAL – Retired Energetic Active Librarians
https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/real
realchapter@aisled.org
Open to All Retired Librarians State-Wide
SILT – Southern Illinois Librarians Together
https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/silt
siltchapter@aisled.org
St. Clair & Southern Illinois Counties
SLOWS – School Librarians of the Western Suburbs
Currently Inactive – Help revive this Chapter!
slowschapter@aisled.org
Cook, DuPage, Kane
SMSLN – Sangamon/Menard School Librarians Network
Currently Inactive – Help revive this Chapter!
https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/smsln
smslnchapter@aisled.org
Menard, Sangamon

If you are interested in joining one of the Chapters, visit their webpage or connect by email to learn more.

Connect with AISLE Chapters on Social Media

#CASLN, #CTLA, #DueNorth, #FOXE, #AISLELAMB, #LISS, #MILE, #OWLS, #REAL, #SILT, #SLOWS, #SMSLN

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Benefits of AISLE Chapters

Collaboration:
Connect with fellow librarians to share ideas and learn from one another.
Local Networking:
Local connections provide opportunities for discussions of best practices in school libraries and for action on local issues.
Professional Learning Opportunities:
AISLE Chapters host relevant professional development meetings annually.
Advocacy & Support:
Join together with fellow librarians to strengthen advocacy efforts for certified school librarians and school libraries in your building, district, and state-wide.

Start an AISLE Chapter

If you work or live in a county not listed above and are interested in forming a new AISLE Chapter, please contact the Chapter Function Representative at chapters@aisled.org or click HERE.

Chapter Requirements

Complete the New Chapter Application Form
Three – Four Chapter leaders to lead the Chapter
Minimum of 10 members (inclusive of school and public librarians, library staff, and library students)
At least 50% of the members must be AISLE members or members of their home state school library association

Chapter Leaders

Oversee the scheduling of a minimum of four events that can be social or professional development
Prepare a chapter report for each AISLE Leadership Board meeting, reporting on past and upcoming chapter events
Send a representative to at least one AISLE Leadership Board meeting each year
Maintain communication with the AISLE Chapter Function Representative
Follow financial guidelines and social media best practices as outlined by AISLE

AISLE Benefits to Chapters

A Chapter toolkit of resources folder to assist with running a Chapter
Google account and Chapter website for communication
Access to ZOOM and Google Meet for virtual meetings
Shared AISLE calendar and newsletter for event promotion to a larger audience
Professional Development Hours (PDH) available for Chapter professional development events
Ability to request a budget of $100 based on AISLE financial availability
Liability insurance for professional development meetings
Time at Conference for Chapter and Chapter leader networking

Contact the Chapter Function Representative at chapters@aisled.org with any questions

AISLE Chapter Events Calendar

Connect with AISLE Chapters on Social Media

#CASLN, #CTLA, #DueNorth, #FOXE, #AISLELAMB, #LISS, #MILE, #OWLS, #REAL, #SILT, #SLOWS, #SMSLN

If you have any questions about AISLE Chapters, please email chapters@aisled.org.