YOUR STANDARDS—REFINED AND REAFFIRMED

The Second Edition Debuts in St. Louis!

Be among the first to explore the Second Edition of the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries at the 2025 AASL National Conference.

New Tools. Same Trusted Foundation.

Built on the strong foundation you know, the second edition offers refined guidance and reaffirmed values to support school librarians in today’s school libraries and evolving learning environments.

For more information about the second edition, the research process, scheduled availability, and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit standards.aasl.org/2ndedition.

Conference Programming Spotlight

Connect with the AASL Standards Committee on-site and gain valuable insights to elevate your professional practice! Committee members will lead a dedicated strand of sessions and events designed to:

• Introduce expanded tools for application across grade levels and content areas
• Share fresh strategies for implementation and instruction
• Provide enhanced advocacy resources to engage and inform stakeholders

Full session details coming soon—stay tuned!

Stop by the AASL Bookstore in the Exhibit Hall to get your copy and discover what’s new!
AASL and ALA Editions offer the option to use purchase orders for AASL titles, including the second edition, in the conference bookstore.