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!
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, #LISS, #MILE, #OWLS, #REAL, #SILT, #SLOWS, #SMSLN

AISLE-Chapters-Logo
Illinois-Counties-Map

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

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

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, #MILE, #REAL, #SILT, #SLOWS, #SMSLN

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