School Libraries

Librarians pitch current favorites, from breathtaking escape stories to heartwarming yarns. 

New Jersey school librarian Elissa Malespina outlines the steps for using AI to create social media posts for Banned Books Week and more.

Used in concert with traditional teaching methods, these resources for creation, instruction, research, and grading can make learning more dynamic.

When Coach Feiler signed on to work as our high school library teaching assistant, he transformed the programming and the vibe.

A reader tries to make sense of book banning legislation and more.

School Library Journal (SLJ) is pleased to welcome a new blog by Edith Campbell. “Pearl’s & Ruby’s” debuts this month.

School librarians can be a vital resource, helping students and families research prospective schools, find financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and learn about possible future careers.

Modeled after our long-standing supplement Series Made Simple, the new publication will cover 500 titles in series fiction.

UPDATE: The School District of Philadelphia has received a nearly $150,000 IMLS grant. The district plans to hire a district director of library science, who will work with the Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians to build a pipeline for new certified school librarians in Philly and create a five-year plan to restore its school librarian positions, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer.