Author Archives: nycslalibrarians

Our April 2021 Spotlight Librarian is @lindsayjklemas from Forest Hills High School! Lindsay believes that school libraries exist to allow students to have a safe space… where they can be themselves and explore their own interests. #ALibrarianInEverySchool

Watch the @nycsla and @EveryLibrary campaign video to hear the voices of our community celebrate and also remind us why New York City students deserve school libraries and librarians! #ALibrarianInEverySchool

Thank you Jason Reynolds for your continuous support of school libraries and school librarians! “The library… there’s nothing there but shelves and shelves of dreams… there’s nothing there but human beings who want you to access those dreams…” – @JasonReynolds83 … Continue reading →

Join us for our Virtual Happy Hour and Silent Auction w/ @EveryLibrary on Monday, April 19th at 6pm! Support our school library advocacy campaign and celebrate the work of New York City school librarians! #ALibrarianInEverySchool RSVP: https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/nycvirtualhappyhour

Register for next week’s webinar “Promoting Books in the Digital World” presented by NYC school librarians @THHSLibrary and @marie_southwell! Registration information has been sent to NYCSLA member emails!

Tonight is our @nycsla Member Meeting at 6:00pm! Join us to learn about: #AASLslm and #AASL21, our Spotlight Librarians, our partnership w/ @EveryLibrary and the Advocacy Committee, upcoming webinars… fun, prizes and more! See you there! Zoom information sent to … Continue reading →

Our March 2021 Spotlight Librarian is Deborah Truss from JHS 234 in Brooklyn! Deborah was inspired to become a school librarian because she loves young people, reading, and the thirst for knowledge! “Librarians get to do it all!” #ALibrarianInEverySchool

“April Is School Library Month! Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning.” Check out the resources available on the … Continue reading →

Chancellor Porter,  Congratulations on your appointment and thank you for taking on this role at such a crucial time. As you know from your tenure in the Bronx, school librarians are at the forefront of addressing the pivot to digital … Continue reading →

We at NYCSLA stand united with the AAPI community, by demanding an immediate end to racism and violence. #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate