Name of Activity: What School Librarians Need to Know to Comply with Illinois' Freedom To Read Act (HB2789)
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 2, 2024; 7:00 – 8:00 pm 1PDH
Location: Zoom
Name of Presenter(s): Leah Gregory, Membership Coordinator – School Library Liaison, Illinois Heartland Library System; and Jessica Silva, Member Engagement Specialist, RAILS Library System
State library grant deadlines are approaching, and you may be wondering what your library and your school district needs to do in order to comply with the Freedom to Read Act. This session helps library staff understand the language necessary to comply with this legislation as it pertains to the Illinois School Library Grant.
Name of Activity: New to School Librarianship: A Panel Discussion for New Librarians to Discuss Common Concerns
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 16, 2024; 7:00 – 8:00 pm 1PDH
Location: Zoom
Name of Presenter(s): Deborah Will, Moderator; Panel Members: Monica Caldicott, Michelle Glatt, and Joanna Marek
This panel discussion by seasoned professionals provides new librarians with a forum to hear strategies for success and ask questions about common concerns. Because many schools and districts have only one librarian, it can be difficult to find someone who understands the unique concerns of a new school librarian. This panel provides an opportunity to learn and grow as a professional school librarian and gives new professionals guidance, support, and encouragement.
Name of Activity: AISLE Book Discussion: That Librarian, by Amanda Jones
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 23, 2024; Wednesday, November 20, 2024; and Wednesday, December 4, 2024 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 3 PDH
Location: Zoom
Name of Presenter(s): Amanda Jones, Gail Meyer, Andrea Perrin
Join fellow school librarians as we discuss the book That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America by the award winning Louisiana school librarian Amanda Jones. Part memoir, part manifesto – book is the inspiring story of a Louisiana school librarian advocating for inclusivity on the front lines of our vicious culture wars.
Virtual Meeting Dates:
Wednesday October 23, 2024 – Kickoff and Discussion
Wednesday November 20, 2024 – Discussion
Wednesday December 4, 2024 – Moderated Discussion with Amanda Jones
**Participants are responsible for obtaining a copy of the book
