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
Website: https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/casln
Email: caslnchapter@aisled.org
Counties: Cook & Chicago Suburbs
CTLA - Chicago Teacher-Librarians Association
Website: https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/ctla
Email: ctlachapter@aisled.org
County: Cook - Chicago - CPS
Due North
Website: https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/duenorth
Email: duenochapter@aisled.org
County: Lake County
FOX-E - Fox River Valley School Librarians-Elementary
Website: coming soon
Email: foxechapter@aisled.org
Counties: DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will
Chapter also includes public librarians
MILE - Mid Illinois Library Educators
Website: https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/mile
Email: milechapter@aisled.org
Counties: Fulton, Knox, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean,
Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford
REAL - Retired Energetic Active Librarians
Website: https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/real
Email: realchapter@aisled.org
Counties: Open to All Retired Librarians State-Wide
SILT - Southern Illinois Librarians Together
Website: https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/silt
Email: siltchapter@aisled.org
Counties: St. Clair & Southern Illinois Counties
SLOWS - School Librarians of the Western Suburbs
Currently Inactive - Help revive this Chapter!
Counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane
SMSLN - Sangamon/Menard School Librarians Network
Website: https://sites.google.com/aisled.org/smsln
Email: smslnchapter@aisled.org
Counties: Menard, Sangamon
If you are interested in joining one of the Chapters, visit their webpage or connect by email to learn more.
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 at least 2 Professional Development and 2 Social Events 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
- Fill out the Chapter Application Form (contact chapters@aisled.org)
- Minimum of 10 members and represent more than one school district
- At least 50% of the members must be AISLE members or, in the case of a neighboring state, member of their home state school library association
- Chapter leadership positions: Director, Secretary/Treasurer, PD Coordinator, and AISLE Board Representative
- Submit a brief annual report in May to the Chapter Function Representative
- Follow financial guidelines and social media best practices as outlined by AISLE
Contact the Chapter Function Representative at chapters@aisled.org with any questions.
AISLE Benefits to Chapters
- ZOOM software for virtual meeting options
- Google accounts for communication
- Chapter website for promotion
- Shared AISLE calendar for event promotion
- PDH available for Chapter professional development events
- $100 budget for events, by request
- Insurance for meetings
AISLE Chapter Events Calendar
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