#schoollibraries — Public Fediverse posts on home.social

Chery (Great Australian Pods) @[email protected] · 2026-08-12 · 08:14 UTC

Australian School Library Day

Australian School Library Day is celebrated on the Wednesday of Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Children's Book Week®, so this year it will be celebrated on 26 August.

Book Week is a busy time for school libraries but it is also just the right time for school communities to pause for a moment and recognise how essential school libraries are in ensuring that reading is a part of everyday life and that students have access to fabulous books and resources, not just in Book Week, but every week of the year. It is a day for school communities to celebrate the people who work to make sure that the school library a vibrant and joyful place of learning and discovery.

https://www.alia.org.au/Web/Events/Australian-School-Library-Day/Australian-School-Library-Day-2026.aspx

#Australia #SchoolLibraries #ALIA #GLAM

#australia #schoollibraries #alia #glam

ResearchBuzz: Firehose @[email protected] · 2026-07-01 · 17:31 UTC

KPBS: California school libraries blindsided by ‘catastrophic’ budget cut. “Without notice to schools or librarians, the Legislature last week canceled $5.5 million that pays online fees for the Encyclopedia Britannica, New York Times, PBS videos such as Ken Burns documentaries, scientific journals and thousands of other online materials used by students and teachers. The cut goes into […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/01/kpbs-california-school-libraries-blindsided-by-catastrophic-budget-cut/

#california #fundingcuts #learning #libraries #schoollibraries #statefunding

Miguel Guhlin @[email protected] · 2026-06-20 · 13:00 UTC

TCEA LibCon 2026 Session Resources for #librarians #library #AI #vibecode #EduSky #SchoolLibraries #TLSky #SkyLibrarians #EduLib

Register for the entire event I'm looking forward to presenting on vibe-coding solutions for librarians at the TCEA 2026 LibCon event taking place this week. It's not too late to register for the entire event and get access to the videos of presenters. You'll have extended access time. In the meantime, here are my session materials. You can…

http://mguhlin.org/2026/06/20/tcea-libcon-2026-session-resources/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

#librarians #library #ai #vibecode #edusky #schoollibraries

Advocate.com [Unofficial] @[email protected] · 2026-06-04 · 16:16 UTC

Don’t let Congress censor America’s school libraries

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/opinion/hr7661-congress-school-library-censorship

#glaad #bookbans #censorship #congress #education #lgbtqyouth

wendythedruid @[email protected] · 2026-05-04 · 15:02 UTC

A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.

https://twp.ai/9OV23b

#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans

#education #lgbtq #bookbans #civilrights #schoollibraries #queerfamilies

azteclady @[email protected] · 2026-04-19 · 15:36 UTC

CW: U.S. Politics, Illinois, libraries, call to action

#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: llinois folks: District 65–that's Evanston and Skokie–is planning to "reallocate" middle school librarians. In the midst of a literacy crisis and ongoing attacks on books, show up in support of librarians if you can tomorrow. (April 20th, 6PM)

#USPolitics #Illinois #Libaries #SchoolLibraries #Librarians #LetKidsRead #District65 #Evanston #Skokie

#calltoaction #uspolitics #illinois #libaries #schoollibraries #librarians

STOPDISINFORMATION @[email protected] · 2025-10-12 · 06:06 UTC

challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the .

#schoollibraries

ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @[email protected] · 2025-09-17 · 13:03 UTC

Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: https://alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL

#ALA
#AmericanLibraryAssociation
#LIS
#MLIS
#libraries
#librarianship
#InformationScience
#schoollibraries

#ala #americanlibraryassociation #lis #mlis #libraries #librarianship

infoDOCKET @[email protected] · 2025-09-12 · 15:14 UTC

Survey Findings: School Library Access Varies Across Massachusetts (via Bay State Banner" https://baystatebanner.com/2025/09/11/banner-survey-school-library-access-varies-across-massachusetts/ #libraries #schoollibraries

#libraries #schoollibraries

ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @[email protected] · 2025-09-02 · 18:56 UTC

Now shipping! The newly updated
#AASL Standards will ensure school libraries remain relevant and effective for all learners in today’s dynamic educational landscape. Learn more at https://alastore.ala.org/AASLstandards2.

#schoollibraries #school #teacher #librarylife #librarywork #libraries

#aasl #schoollibraries #school #teacher #librarylife #librarywork

ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @[email protected] · 2025-08-26 · 18:53 UTC

Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. Both new and experienced school librarians will feel like they’re getting guidance from a trusted friend or mentor. https://alastore.ala.org/slgtae

#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #LIS #MLIS #libraries #librarianship #InformationScience #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

#ala #americanlibraryassociation #lis #mlis #libraries #librarianship

Houston Public Media @[email protected] · 2025-08-14 · 20:57 UTC

As students across Texas head back to school, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new state laws. Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/08/14/528670/texas-school-districts-to-face-new-restrictions-on-dei-libraries/

#Education #EducationNews #LGBTQ #Local #News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #89thTexasLegislativeSession #SchoolLibraries #SenateBill12 #SenateBill13 #TexasPublicSchools

#education #educationnews #lgbtq #local #news #politics

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-07-27 · 21:16 UTC

Heh... Could this be the plot of the next #SouthPark episode?

#Oklahoma’s #TrumpLoving, #BibleThumping Superintendent Faces #Porn Probe

Two Oklahoma board of education members said #RyanWalters was not apologetic after a video of naked women played in his office during a state meeting

by Naomi LaChance, July 26, 2025

"An investigation is underway in Oklahoma after a television screen in the #MAGA state school superintendent’s office reportedly showed a video of nude women during an executive session of the State Board of Education on Thursday.

"The images reportedly appeared on a screen in the office of Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s far-right Superintendent of Public Instruction. Walters previously told schools to teach #TheBible and #TenCommandments, demanded students watch him pray for Donald Trump, and named #transphobe #ChayaRaichik to a state education committee. He also tried to use state money to purchase #bibles for classrooms that matched the specifics of those marketed by the president and his family.

"As you might expect, Walters has led a crusade against '#pornography' in #SchoolLibraries.

"Two members of the Oklahoma board of education said they were shocked at what they saw on the screen on Thursday.

" 'I was like, ‘Those are naked women,' board member Becky Carson told The Oklahoman. 'And then I was like, ‘No, wait a minute. Those aren’t naked, surely those aren’t naked women. Something is playing a trick on my eye. Maybe they just have on tan body suits. … This is just really bizarre.'

" 'I saw them just walking across the screen, and I’m like, 'no.' I’m sorry I even have to use this language, but I’m like, ‘Those are her nipples.’ And then I’m like, ‘That’s pubic hair.’ What in the world am I watching? I didn’t watch a second longer.' "

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/We9V4

#MAGAHypocrisy #BookBans #USPol

#southpark #oklahoma #trumploving #biblethumping #porn #ryanwalters