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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · 6d

Are you Ready for It? The MASL Conference has moved Back to December and will be here before you know it! Grab your Cardigan and register today! ✨📚🎶
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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · 8d

Who wouldn't want breakfast with Saadia Faruqi!? Don't forget to add on the Author Breakfast to your conference registration for an unforgettable morning! Register today at michassocschoollibrarians.regfox.com/masl-52-conf...

Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · 27d

🚨MASL 52 Conference Registration is now live! 🚨
You can find more information at www.mimasl.org/masl-52-conf...
We have a super packed agenda with an exciting line up of speakers, a fantastic preconference, scholarship opportunities, and a giveaway!

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Aug 30

🚨 CALLING ALL STUDENT TEACHERS! 🚨

Join Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan for the TeachMI: Student Teacher Summit—a free, high-energy, one-day professional development experience tailored just for Michigan’s student teachers!

Register today at: bit.ly/registerteac...

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Jun 28

MASL is well represented at American Library Association’s annual conference in Philadelphia! 📚Shoutout to our very own Governor Gretchen Whitmer for being a keynote speaker at this year’s conference! 🤩 #ALAAC25 @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Jun 18

Thank you for presenting @michiganvirtual.bsky.social !

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Jun 18

📚🤖 Exciting moments from the MASL Summer Institute on AI! Michigan school librarians are exploring how AI is shaping the future of education and libraries. 💡🙌

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Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · May 29

Don’t miss Rebecca Lowe’s inspiring #library programming this Friday #episode 322! #tlsky #tlskychat @michiganmasl.bsky.social

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · May 18

MASL Members attended a showing of The Librarians in Ann Arbor, MI. This film is a powerful narrative that delivers an urgent message about the critical importance of literature and the need to fight for what’s right, not just for ourselves, but for the next generation.

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Apr 27

Wonderful evening in Lansing with @beachdunegirl.bsky.social and @scrippsmsmedia.bsky.social representing MASL at the Library of Michigan Foundation’s Night for Notables. First class event celebrating 20 amazing Michigan authors and Michigan books.

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are excited to share the Top Ten Titles of @milibraries.bsky.social’s 2025 Mitten, YouPer, and Thumbs Up! Awards!

How many have you read?

MLA Youth Literary Awards 2025 Top Ten Titles!

YouTube video by Michigan Library Association

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Apr 23

Have you ever wanted to present at a conference but weren't sure where to start? MASL is the perfect opportunity to share your ideas and gain valuable speaking experience. The call for speakers is now open! Apply today at forms.gle/BjbPQnLVNWzV...

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · Apr 4

Help us celebrate School Library Month with AASL Chapters and the incredible school librarians in their states and regions! www.ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm

Quote by Christine Beachler President of Michigan Association of School Librarians, emphasizes pride in school libraries, the role of certified school librarians, and the diverse book collections reflecting local and global communities. Includes the logos of Michigan Association of School Librarians and American Association of School Librarians.

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · Apr 6

Our promotion committee has curated resources for school librarians to get to know #SchoolLibraryMonth and it's history. Check out our #AASLslm Timeline and other resources at: buff.ly/iplWEmI

Graphic celebrating the 40th anniversary of School Library Month, featuring a timeline starting in 1983 with an image of Lucille Cole Thomas, appointed by AASL President Judy King as the chair of the School Library Media Month Committee.

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Apr 3

Happy School Library Month! We are grateful to have the support of Governor Whitmer who has proclaimed April as School Library Month in Michigan! You can read her proclamation at: bit.ly/MIslm25. #MISchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryMonth

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Mar 23

“An effective school library is not just a room with books. It’s a tool that comes alive when librarians and community members tend to it and develop programming and relationships with students to model the joy books can bring us.” #MiSchoolLibraries

Brian Peck: Building a Library, Building a Legacy - TeachMichigan

Brian Peck never set out to be a teacher, let alone a school librarian. He studied sociology in college, considering careers in social work or even the priesthood. But everything changed when he took ...

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Mar 21

*Please check with your Region Representatives for possible scholarship opportunities for this event*

Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Mar 21

This event is open to MASL and non-MASL members; bring a friend for PD tailored to school librarians and teachers! Register today athttps://michassocschoollibrarians.regfox.com/2025-masl-summer-institute

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Mar 21

Registration is now open for the AI Summer Institute, sponsored by MASL and Michigan Virtual!
Join us at Michigan Virtual’s campus in Lansing on June 18, 2025, for a day of learning about AI. Register by May 2 to get the early price price of $75, which includes lunch! @michiganvirtual.bsky.social

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Michigan Library Association @milibraries.bsky.social · Mar 19

The Institute of Museum and Library Services - the only federal agency that provides resources to our nation’s libraries, museums, and archives - is at risk.

Read the joint statement from Michigan Libraries, Museums, and Archives to learn more and get involved. #SAVEIMLS
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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Mar 19

MASL 52 Teaser....We'll be Growing Together with Jillian Heise (@heisereads.bsky.social) as our Opening Keynote Speaker in Grand Rapids this December!

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Mar 18

Rebecca Lowe, Scripps Middle School’s Librarian, recently collaborated with ELA teacher AlissaBeth Rieman to present on their Career READiness Rodeo at the Oakland Schools 2025 CR-STEM Conference! Way to represent Michigan School Libraries! #MiSchoolLibraries
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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Mar 11

Save the Date for MASL 52! Join us as we Grow Together in Grand Rapids this December!
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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Mar 4

Huge congratulations to Staci Vought for being named Troy High School’s Teacher of the Year AND the overall District Teacher of the Year!! 🏆 Way to make school libraries the crowning jewel of your school!

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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · Mar 1

Let’s give a big round of applause to our President-Elect, Becky Lowe, who was just named Scripps Middle School’s Ancillary Staff of the Year! Way to make your school library a crowning jewel of the school! 👏
@scrippsmsmedia.bsky.social

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