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Texas Library Association page on saving libraries.  Includes talking points, and even suggested answers for tough questions.

Texas Library Assocation page. Although this is the entire library assocation, it could easily be done with an association.  Includes links to their pinterest and twitter pages.  It also can be a place to search for "cool stuff"

Nice article that gives some global perspectives on the state and strengths of school libraries/librarians.

Blog from the School Library Association of Victoria and State Library of Victoria

Several ideas from CA summer reading; many of these ideas could be incorporated into school libraries any time.

Illinois integration of standards with library

While many of these programs and participants are from public libraries, there are many ideas you could use from here.

From the California School Library Association

Great Websites for Kids (GWS) , the Association for Library Service to Children's (ALSC) online website directory, has been completely redesigned. The updated site boasts a fresh and colorful kid-friendly look and interactive social media enhancements. Clear, bright icons display subject categories and appear on every page, while eye-catching thumbnail images provide a visual preview of each great site represented. Special sections highlight Sites of the Week and Month, Most Popular pages and Top Rated selections. Prompts for each site offer "more selections like this." Visitors can actively connect with the site and further their online experience by rating sites; sharing their favorites on social media sites such as Facebook; and emailing recommendations to friends.

Happy Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week is celebrated during the last week of September. This awareness campaign for protecting and exercising our 1st Amendment rights is sponsored by many professional organizations including the American Library Association. If you look on the left side navigation bar, and click on Ideas and Resources, you will find many free downloads including brochures, images, PSA's and lesson plan ideas. Take a look at the books that have been banned or challenged over the years. I think you will be surprised!

Good place for a complete list

Cushing Academy got a lot of press for "going digital". Now they have reintroduced more print.

Several linked resources from ALA

Great core collection.

Free app from YALSA for iOs.  Funded by Dollar General and supported by OCLC databases

Articles, websites, and other resources from ALSC

books of distinction in different age groups