This is a call to action for you to support your fellow school librarians who will find themselves taking award winning, much needed titles out of their library and finding that they are unable to order books for their library unless they meet requirements set by a new board policy.
The Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) is excited to continue supporting our profession by highlighting the impact of school libraries through the "101 Reasons Why I Love My Library" Campaign. The MASL kick-off date is March 1, 2025, ending on April 30, 2025. This is a call to action for you to support your fellow school librarians who will be losing their jobs in Carroll County. Under the guise of balancing the budget middle and high school librarians are being eliminated. They are having a meeting today at 3:30 to find out their fate for next year. In addition, they are eliminating library clerks in the elementary schools. While elementary librarians will retain their jobs this year, there are no guarantees for the following years. Middle and high school librarians are crucial and these positions should not be eliminated.
MASL now offers Professional Development Activities (PD Activities) and official transcripts to support your professional growth and Educator Licensure needs! While professional development has always been an important part of MASL’s mission, changes at MSDE and within our membership platform are allowing us to issue PD Activity transcripts that can be uploaded to The Educator Application and Credentialing Hub (TEACH) and may be approved by your LEA for Educator Licensure. This exciting new benefit makes it easier than ever to maintain your license and showcase your commitment to excellence in school librarianship.
Leadership service is a chance to gain skills, grow personally and professionally, and to connect with school library professionals across Maryland. Consider how you can get involved! All nominees must be a MASL member in good standing.
Windsor Mill, MD (October 18, 2024) - Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) is pleased to announce Kathryn Berling (Taneytown Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools) as the winner for the 2024 Maryland School Librarian of the Year award which honors a school librarian for exemplary service and outstanding achievements in the field of school library media. Berling was recognized at the 2024 MASL Conference: Up for the Challenge.
And the winner is…
Wed Apr 2, 2025State of Maryland Literacy Association Conference 2025 Category: Related Events (Not MASL) |
