CV officials brush off criticism of superintendent Jun 20, 2008
Harner was also selected as the National Administrator of the Year by the Association of School Librarians in 2004 and was a 2005 Fellow in the Broad Foundations Superintendents Academy. In 2007, Harner was inducted into the South Carolina Lacrosse Hall of Fame for opening the first public high school lacrosse program in the state, then adding seven more high school programs as a superintendent. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Liaw state essay finalist May 6, 2008
The Library of Congress, the Texas association of School Librarians, and the Texas Center for the Book at the Dallas Public Library sponsor the contest. The winning entry receives a prize of $100 plus a trip to the Texas Library Association conference to read the essay to the assembled group. (Friendswood Journal, TX)
Stuckenschneider to Be Honored by City Library Apr 7, 2008
In 2005, Stuckenschneider was honored by the Missouri Association of School Librarians with the Friend of School Libraries Award for exemplary service to library media services in the state. And the Book Buzz project has been honored with many state and national newspaper industry accolades. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Shining Stars Feb 29, 2008
The Hawaii Association of School Librarians presented Debora Lum, a retired Waikele School librarian, with its 2008 Golden Key Librarian Award. Meredith Maeda, principal of Castle High School, was given the 2008 Outstanding School Administrator-Library Service Award. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Parents try to avert extinction of school librarians Dec 26, 2007
") Each day, hundreds of students use the library and teachers collaborate with her and her two assistants. Educators call it an excellent, shining example of a school library that works. But Gallinatti knows that she is part of an endangered species. "It's disheartening (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Parents' group tries to stop the demise of school librarians Dec 25, 2007
The number of school library media specialists varies widely from state to state, and district to district, said Julie A. Walker, executive director of American Association of School Librarians. School library funding tends to track overall education funding, she said. (Boston Globe)
* US study shows proficient readers get the better jobs Nov 20, 2007
The number of adults who read should be increased to improve both the quality of their lives and the future of their children, said Dana Gioia, chairman of the arts endowment, which compiled the report from studies conducted by the Education Department, the American Association of School Librarians and Statistics Canada. "Is this a cultural apocalypse? No," said Gioia, a 56-year-old poet and literary critic, during a Nov. 13 news conference. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Banning Tango Oct 11, 2007
The Chicago Tribune supported Banned Books Week with a commentary on October 6 by Sharon Coatney, a past president of the American Association of School Librarians, who begins by saying, I don t think I ve ever met a children s book I didn t like. Really. (Human Events Online)
Hawaii kids honor Pearl Harbor novel with Nene Jun 18, 2007
The annual Nene Award is sponsored by the Hawaii Association of School Librarians, the Hawaii Library Association, the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Barnes and Scholastic Books. Student winners of this year's Nene Award essay, poster, performing arts, and digital arts contests based on the theme of 2006 award winner, "Eragon," were honored at a ceremony last month. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
OSWEGO STUDENTS CAPTURE DISTRICT BATTLE OF THE BOOKS TITLE, SET TO COMPETE TUESDAY Mar 31, 2007
Developed by the Alaska Association of School Librarians, the Battle of the Books program is designed to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading ... Success By 6 has registered with the Alaska Association of School Librarians and is the official county coordinator for the Battle of the Books program. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Joseph Gordon Joe Chamberlain, UNION Mar 8, 2007
Mr. Chamberlain was active in civic and community organizations, holding memberships in the American Legion, the South Carolina Association of School Librarians and the American Library Association. He was a member and vice president of the Union County Education Association and was involved as an actor in the biannual productions of the Boogaloo Broadcasting Company. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
