NJASL: NJ Assoc. of School Librarians (It's "En-JAY-sul"!)
@njasl.bsky.social
This is the (currently) unofficial account of the New Jersey Association of School Librarians. We advocate high standards for librarianship & library media programs in NJ schools to ensure students & staff are effective users & producers of info.
Save the date!
The new NJASL/NJLA Joint Conference is coming your way 2/18/26!
More info to come, but get it on your calendars!
#SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TLSky
The new NJASL/NJLA Joint Conference is coming your way 2/18/26!
More info to come, but get it on your calendars!
#SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TLSky
June 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Save the date!
The new NJASL/NJLA Joint Conference is coming your way 2/18/26!
More info to come, but get it on your calendars!
#SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TLSky
The new NJASL/NJLA Joint Conference is coming your way 2/18/26!
More info to come, but get it on your calendars!
#SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TLSky
We're happy to award Sen. @andrewzwicker.bsky.social, Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis, and Congressman Dr. Herb Conway (and others) with the Exemplary Advocate Award for supporting the NJ Freedom to Read Act!
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary
May 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We're happy to award Sen. @andrewzwicker.bsky.social, Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis, and Congressman Dr. Herb Conway (and others) with the Exemplary Advocate Award for supporting the NJ Freedom to Read Act!
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary
Kicking off our Spring Event with NJASL President Karen Grant!
#TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TLChat
#TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TLChat
May 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Kicking off our Spring Event with NJASL President Karen Grant!
#TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TLChat
#TLSky #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #TLChat
#1: Welcoming Safe Spaces
School librarians welcome all, ensuring that students have a safe space not only to complete schoolwork, but also to dream, explore, and imagine!
#TLSKy #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
School librarians welcome all, ensuring that students have a safe space not only to complete schoolwork, but also to dream, explore, and imagine!
#TLSKy #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
April 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
#1: Welcoming Safe Spaces
School librarians welcome all, ensuring that students have a safe space not only to complete schoolwork, but also to dream, explore, and imagine!
#TLSKy #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
School librarians welcome all, ensuring that students have a safe space not only to complete schoolwork, but also to dream, explore, and imagine!
#TLSKy #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
#2: Educate the Whole Student
School librarians help educate the whole student through academic, social, and emotional learning that starts with a kind greeting at the door and continues with meaningful conversations and lessons that foster student success.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
School librarians help educate the whole student through academic, social, and emotional learning that starts with a kind greeting at the door and continues with meaningful conversations and lessons that foster student success.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
April 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
#2: Educate the Whole Student
School librarians help educate the whole student through academic, social, and emotional learning that starts with a kind greeting at the door and continues with meaningful conversations and lessons that foster student success.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
School librarians help educate the whole student through academic, social, and emotional learning that starts with a kind greeting at the door and continues with meaningful conversations and lessons that foster student success.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
#3: College and Career Readiness
School librarians often take a lead role in college & career readiness programming, which includes helping students analyze strengths & interests.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
School librarians often take a lead role in college & career readiness programming, which includes helping students analyze strengths & interests.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
April 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
#3: College and Career Readiness
School librarians often take a lead role in college & career readiness programming, which includes helping students analyze strengths & interests.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
School librarians often take a lead role in college & career readiness programming, which includes helping students analyze strengths & interests.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrary
#4: Support for Colleagues
School librarians aid colleagues, offering resources to support curriculum & NJ Student Learning Standards, as well as PD. W/ a global view of the school, SLs are in position to help w/ strategic planning, 1-to-1 tech initiatives, & more.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat
School librarians aid colleagues, offering resources to support curriculum & NJ Student Learning Standards, as well as PD. W/ a global view of the school, SLs are in position to help w/ strategic planning, 1-to-1 tech initiatives, & more.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat
April 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#4: Support for Colleagues
School librarians aid colleagues, offering resources to support curriculum & NJ Student Learning Standards, as well as PD. W/ a global view of the school, SLs are in position to help w/ strategic planning, 1-to-1 tech initiatives, & more.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat
School librarians aid colleagues, offering resources to support curriculum & NJ Student Learning Standards, as well as PD. W/ a global view of the school, SLs are in position to help w/ strategic planning, 1-to-1 tech initiatives, & more.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat
#5: STEM and Maker Activities
School librarians support maker activities that are based in a STEM curriculum, but most importantly, focus on the development of competencies like creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
School librarians support maker activities that are based in a STEM curriculum, but most importantly, focus on the development of competencies like creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
April 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
#5: STEM and Maker Activities
School librarians support maker activities that are based in a STEM curriculum, but most importantly, focus on the development of competencies like creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
School librarians support maker activities that are based in a STEM curriculum, but most importantly, focus on the development of competencies like creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
#6: Foster a Love of Reading
School librarians know how to foster a love of reading in students by getting to know the students and then matching their interests with just the right title.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
School librarians know how to foster a love of reading in students by getting to know the students and then matching their interests with just the right title.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
April 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#6: Foster a Love of Reading
School librarians know how to foster a love of reading in students by getting to know the students and then matching their interests with just the right title.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
School librarians know how to foster a love of reading in students by getting to know the students and then matching their interests with just the right title.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
#7: Technology and Equity of Access
School librarians share expertise and assist students, colleagues, and often even community members with technology housed in the school library, which is a place that promotes equity of access.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
School librarians share expertise and assist students, colleagues, and often even community members with technology housed in the school library, which is a place that promotes equity of access.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
April 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
#7: Technology and Equity of Access
School librarians share expertise and assist students, colleagues, and often even community members with technology housed in the school library, which is a place that promotes equity of access.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
School librarians share expertise and assist students, colleagues, and often even community members with technology housed in the school library, which is a place that promotes equity of access.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
#8: Digital Citizenship
School librarians build upon media literacy skills to teach digital citizenship in order to prepare students for responsible and effective use of technology.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
School librarians build upon media literacy skills to teach digital citizenship in order to prepare students for responsible and effective use of technology.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
April 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
#8: Digital Citizenship
School librarians build upon media literacy skills to teach digital citizenship in order to prepare students for responsible and effective use of technology.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
School librarians build upon media literacy skills to teach digital citizenship in order to prepare students for responsible and effective use of technology.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
#9: Information & Media Literacy Skills.
School librarians help students develop information and media literacy skills, which are critical for analyzing content for credibility & accuracy, especially in today's digital world.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
School librarians help students develop information and media literacy skills, which are critical for analyzing content for credibility & accuracy, especially in today's digital world.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
April 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
#9: Information & Media Literacy Skills.
School librarians help students develop information and media literacy skills, which are critical for analyzing content for credibility & accuracy, especially in today's digital world.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
School librarians help students develop information and media literacy skills, which are critical for analyzing content for credibility & accuracy, especially in today's digital world.
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary #TLChat #EduSky
Join us for a countdown of the Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a School Librarian!
#10: Access to Information
School librarians provide access & guide students in researching, understanding, & applying info - skills necessary for lifelong learning!
#TLSky #ScholLibrary #TLChat
#10: Access to Information
School librarians provide access & guide students in researching, understanding, & applying info - skills necessary for lifelong learning!
#TLSky #ScholLibrary #TLChat
April 8, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Join us for a countdown of the Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a School Librarian!
#10: Access to Information
School librarians provide access & guide students in researching, understanding, & applying info - skills necessary for lifelong learning!
#TLSky #ScholLibrary #TLChat
#10: Access to Information
School librarians provide access & guide students in researching, understanding, & applying info - skills necessary for lifelong learning!
#TLSky #ScholLibrary #TLChat
All school librarians, educators, administrators, and supervisors are welcome to join us on 2/17/25 for this half-day learning event!
View the schedule, sessions, and presenters at the event website!
bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
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View the schedule, sessions, and presenters at the event website!
bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
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February 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
All school librarians, educators, administrators, and supervisors are welcome to join us on 2/17/25 for this half-day learning event!
View the schedule, sessions, and presenters at the event website!
bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
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View the schedule, sessions, and presenters at the event website!
bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
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School librarians & educators: No matter where you are, you're welcome to register for our Virtual Mini-Con!
2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET.
4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more!
More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕 #EduSky
2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET.
4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more!
More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕 #EduSky
January 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
School librarians & educators: No matter where you are, you're welcome to register for our Virtual Mini-Con!
2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET.
4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more!
More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕 #EduSky
2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET.
4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more!
More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕 #EduSky
We can't believe we're less than a month away from the Virtual Mini-Con!
2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET.
All School Librarians & educators are welcome!
4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more!
More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕
2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET.
All School Librarians & educators are welcome!
4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more!
More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕
January 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We can't believe we're less than a month away from the Virtual Mini-Con!
2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET.
All School Librarians & educators are welcome!
4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more!
More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕
2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET.
All School Librarians & educators are welcome!
4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more!
More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
#TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕
If you're interested, we're holding a Virtual Mini-Con on 2/17/25 (President's Day). All SLs and educators are welcome to register!
More info at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
More info at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
January 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If you're interested, we're holding a Virtual Mini-Con on 2/17/25 (President's Day). All SLs and educators are welcome to register!
More info at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
More info at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON
FREE webinar: 11/21/24, 7pm ET
"Topics in Urban School Librarianship" with Ang Coxen
Share best practices, explore innovative solutions, & address the issues impacting our school libraries.
All SLs are welcome, regardless of school setting or experience.
Register: bit.ly/NOV2024URBANSL
"Topics in Urban School Librarianship" with Ang Coxen
Share best practices, explore innovative solutions, & address the issues impacting our school libraries.
All SLs are welcome, regardless of school setting or experience.
Register: bit.ly/NOV2024URBANSL
November 20, 2024 at 12:10 AM
FREE webinar: 11/21/24, 7pm ET
"Topics in Urban School Librarianship" with Ang Coxen
Share best practices, explore innovative solutions, & address the issues impacting our school libraries.
All SLs are welcome, regardless of school setting or experience.
Register: bit.ly/NOV2024URBANSL
"Topics in Urban School Librarianship" with Ang Coxen
Share best practices, explore innovative solutions, & address the issues impacting our school libraries.
All SLs are welcome, regardless of school setting or experience.
Register: bit.ly/NOV2024URBANSL
School Librarians: Join award-winning librarian Chrissy Holcombe for a 2 hr in-person workshop on providing winter-focused STEAM learning.
12/5/24 6-8pm
Plainsboro Public Library
9 Van Doren Street
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Register for this FREE event at: bit.ly/DEC2024STEAM
12/5/24 6-8pm
Plainsboro Public Library
9 Van Doren Street
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Register for this FREE event at: bit.ly/DEC2024STEAM
November 20, 2024 at 12:04 AM
School Librarians: Join award-winning librarian Chrissy Holcombe for a 2 hr in-person workshop on providing winter-focused STEAM learning.
12/5/24 6-8pm
Plainsboro Public Library
9 Van Doren Street
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Register for this FREE event at: bit.ly/DEC2024STEAM
12/5/24 6-8pm
Plainsboro Public Library
9 Van Doren Street
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Register for this FREE event at: bit.ly/DEC2024STEAM
7/10/24 @7pm "Great Books to Order for September" Swap Meet! Share great reads others might want to consider for their school libraries!
Folks at this webinar will have the chance to WIN some great books!
Open to all school librarians!
Register: bit.ly/JUL2024GREATBO…
Folks at this webinar will have the chance to WIN some great books!
Open to all school librarians!
Register: bit.ly/JUL2024GREATBO…
July 7, 2024 at 2:25 PM
7/10/24 @7pm "Great Books to Order for September" Swap Meet! Share great reads others might want to consider for their school libraries!
Folks at this webinar will have the chance to WIN some great books!
Open to all school librarians!
Register: bit.ly/JUL2024GREATBO…
Folks at this webinar will have the chance to WIN some great books!
Open to all school librarians!
Register: bit.ly/JUL2024GREATBO…
NJASL members, be sure to keep an eye on your email - the next Bookmark is coming your way!
March 31, 2024 at 2:19 PM
NJASL members, be sure to keep an eye on your email - the next Bookmark is coming your way!
With over $3 MILLION in grants awarded, the amazing @dshensleyedu.bsky.social is the Grant Guru - and he's sharing tips and ideas with #SchoolLibrarians in our Virtual PD Event on 4/11/24 at 7pm ET!
You don't have to be an NJASL member to join us!
Register at: bit.ly/APR2024GRANTS
You don't have to be an NJASL member to join us!
Register at: bit.ly/APR2024GRANTS
March 27, 2024 at 11:56 PM
With over $3 MILLION in grants awarded, the amazing @dshensleyedu.bsky.social is the Grant Guru - and he's sharing tips and ideas with #SchoolLibrarians in our Virtual PD Event on 4/11/24 at 7pm ET!
You don't have to be an NJASL member to join us!
Register at: bit.ly/APR2024GRANTS
You don't have to be an NJASL member to join us!
Register at: bit.ly/APR2024GRANTS
3/25 at 7pm, @getSTEAMedup hosts "STEAM into Spring: Sensory Activities for ALL Students"
While her activities are particularly beneficial for special needs students, they'll interest ALL students!
All #SchoolLibrarians welcome!
Register at bit.ly/MAR2024SENSORY!
While her activities are particularly beneficial for special needs students, they'll interest ALL students!
All #SchoolLibrarians welcome!
Register at bit.ly/MAR2024SENSORY!
March 5, 2024 at 1:28 AM
3/25 at 7pm, @getSTEAMedup hosts "STEAM into Spring: Sensory Activities for ALL Students"
While her activities are particularly beneficial for special needs students, they'll interest ALL students!
All #SchoolLibrarians welcome!
Register at bit.ly/MAR2024SENSORY!
While her activities are particularly beneficial for special needs students, they'll interest ALL students!
All #SchoolLibrarians welcome!
Register at bit.ly/MAR2024SENSORY!
Join use Tuesday, 2/20/24 at 7pm for an Ideas Swap Meet as we prep for Read Across America!
School Librarians from all over are welcome to attend!
Register at: bit.ly/FEB2024RAM
School Librarians from all over are welcome to attend!
Register at: bit.ly/FEB2024RAM
February 12, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Join use Tuesday, 2/20/24 at 7pm for an Ideas Swap Meet as we prep for Read Across America!
School Librarians from all over are welcome to attend!
Register at: bit.ly/FEB2024RAM
School Librarians from all over are welcome to attend!
Register at: bit.ly/FEB2024RAM
Hey friends - One of our own, the amazing Martha H., is (once again) under attack. Let's all pitch in!
Check out tinyurl.com/supportNHVst... for details!
(And if you're in the NHV area, please consider attending the BOE meeting on 1/23 @ 7pm to show support for Martha & libraries!)
Check out tinyurl.com/supportNHVst... for details!
(And if you're in the NHV area, please consider attending the BOE meeting on 1/23 @ 7pm to show support for Martha & libraries!)
January 18, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Hey friends - One of our own, the amazing Martha H., is (once again) under attack. Let's all pitch in!
Check out tinyurl.com/supportNHVst... for details!
(And if you're in the NHV area, please consider attending the BOE meeting on 1/23 @ 7pm to show support for Martha & libraries!)
Check out tinyurl.com/supportNHVst... for details!
(And if you're in the NHV area, please consider attending the BOE meeting on 1/23 @ 7pm to show support for Martha & libraries!)