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.
Stop by the AASL Bookstore in the Exhibit Hall to get your copy and discover what’s new!
AASL and ALA Editions are now offering the option for schools and institutional buyers to use purchase orders for AASL titles, including the second edition, in the conference bookstore.
Purchasing with personal funds? Help AASL plan conference bookstore inventory for the second edition of the National School Library Standards! Please take a moment to respond to this quick poll—your input will help us better anticipate demand and ensure availability in St. Louis.
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 schedule with room locations and descriptions coming soon—stay tuned!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 |
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Time & Location |
Program Title |
Presenters |
10:15 - 11:05 AM
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National School Library Standards, 2nd Edition: Context for Evolving Professional Needs and a Dynamic Educational Landscape * |
Laura Hicks and Cherity Pennington |
Welcome Home 12:30 - 1:30 PM
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Welcome Home: AASL Welcoming Session—AASL Standards table |
Jessica Regitano and Lori Misaka |
Poster Presentations 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
The Evolution of School Library Standards: Insights, Tools, and Updates You Need to Know
Common Beliefs, Common Ground: Navigating Difficult Conversations in School Libraries |
Amanda Hunt, Marie Langevin, and Ashley Cooksey
Cherity Pennington and Stephanie Charlefour |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 |
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Time & Location |
Program Title |
Presenters |
10:00 AM |
Using the AASL Standards in Elementary School Library Instruction * |
Marie Langevin and Ashley Cooksey |
11:00 AM |
Using the AASL Standards in Middle School Library Instruction * |
Amanda Hunt and Lori Misaka |
Membership Pavilion 12:00-12:20 PM 12:30-12:50 PM |
Explore a Revitalized AASL Standards Web Portal: Fresh Design, New Resources, Improved Organization |
Laura Hicks and Debbie Froggatt |
1:00 PM |
Using the AASL Standards in High School Library Instruction * |
Jessica Regitano and Stephanie Charlefour |
3:20 PM |
Building a Stronger Narrative: Demonstrating Your Value with Data * |
Debbie Froggatt, Stephanie Charlefour, and Jessica Regitano |
4:20 PM |
From Concern to Consensus: Advocacy and Action in Challenging Times * |
Cherity Pennington, Debbie Froggatt, Marie Langevin, and Lori Misaka |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 |
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Time & Location |
Program Title |
Presenters |
10:00 AM |
A Forum to Discuss the 2nd Edition in LIS Programs * |
Ashley Cooksey and Stephanie Charlefour |
10:00 AM
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Using the AASL Standards in Middle School Library Instruction |
Amanda Hunt and Lori Misaka |
11:00 AM |
Measuring Learner Growth: Using AASL Standards Crosswalks for Collaborative Assessment * |
Marie Langevin, Amanda Hunt, and Jessica Regitano |
Membership Pavilion 12:00-12:20 PM |
Explore a Revitalized AASL Standards Web Portal: Fresh Design, New Resources, Improved Organization |
Laura Hicks and Debbie Froggatt |
1:30 PM
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Using the AASL Standards in High School Library Instruction |
Jessica Regitano and Stephanie Charlefour |
2:30 PM
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Using the AASL Standards in Elementary School Library Instruction |
Marie Langevin and Ashley Cooksey |
* This session will be recorded and archived at standards.aasl.org.