Texas Association of School Librarians

Professional Development

TASL sponsors numerous programs and workshops at the TLA Annual Conference. Programs include collection development, technology, author and storyteller presentations, school librarian leadership, library facilities, teacher/librarian collaboration, student research, literacy, and many more.

Advocacy

The TASL Legislative/Advocacy Committee leads and organizes TASL efforts on behalf of school librarians of Texas.

• TASL advocates for librarians as teachers who are essential components of a robust educational system. We actively share emerging information and technology with the legislative, administrative, and learning communities.
• TxASL Talks provides a place to find useful information about school library advocacy for Texas School Librarians managed by the TxASL Talks Editorial Board.
• TASL advocates to the state legislature and other decision-makers on behalf of school libraries.
• TASL uses the division’s awards to increase understanding beyond the library community of the integral role school libraries play in the successful education of the state’s children.
  • Distinguished Library Service Award for School Administrators (aka Administrator of the Year)
  • Shirley Igo School Library Collaboration Award (co-presented with the Texas PTA)
  • Media/Virtual Presence Award (MVP)