KANSAS

ASSOCIATION OF
SCHOOL LIBRARIANS
A periodic newsletter by KASL Council Members to share information,
ideas, and inspiration with the school librarians of Kansas.

MISSION OF KASL
The Kansas Association of School Librarians is a non-profit, educational organization that
promotes the interests of school libraries in the state of Kansas, encourages
professional growth of library media specialists, and develops cooperation among all
types of libraries and educational organizations to enhance library service.
~KASL Constitution 2001

NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, February 1, 4:00 pm ~
KASL "*Elementary* Shop Talk" Zoom
January 2023
meeting See details below!
Happy 2023! Just like at the start of a school year, the new
calendar year is a good opportunity to reset and continue
Wednesday, February 8, 4:00 pm ~
working toward your goals.
KASL "*Secondary* Shop Talk" Zoom
This spring in KASL we are working towards our goal of
meeting See details below!
connecting with each other in several different ways.
Hopefully you will be able to attend one of the three
Saturday, March 4 ~ KASL West
District Workshops that will be held in March or April. Find
Region District Workshop (in person)
more information about those below. And coming in just a
DATE CHANGE ~ see details below!
couple of weeks, we hope you can attend one of our virtual
"KASL Shop Talk" sessions, one for elementary librarians
Saturday, April 1 ~ KASL Southeast
and one for secondary librarians. These will be informal
Region District Workshop (online)
opportunities for us to talk together about what's working,
See details below!
where we need ideas, and how we can continue to support
our students and teachers. Hope to see you, in person or
Saturday, April 15 ~ KASL Northeast
online, at an event this spring!
Region District Workshop (in person)
~Rachel Yoder
See details below!

KASL OFFICER SPOTLIGHT KASL

Amanda has filled the new
Social Media Manager position for KASL.
LIBRARIAN OF THE MONTH:
Amanda McCoy SHAUNA HENRY
Amanda is a K-5 teacher librarian Shauna Henry is the librarian at
at Walnut Grove Elementary in Southeast of Saline, a small rural
Olathe. Previous to her eleven district outside of Salina. She is a
years in the library, Amanda was teacher turned librarian (12 years
an elementary music educator. She is passionate as a teacher), and has been
serving in the role of librarian for 3 years. She
about weaving diverse literature into her lessons,
teaches kindergarteners through seniors and
leveraging the school library to build community,
enjoys the fast pace and variety the job offers.
and projects that widen the worldview of her
"The best part of my job is getting to serve my
students and help them connect to others
school and its patrons in so many different
globally. Amanda currently serves KASL as the
facets. Every day is different and presents its
Social Media/Website Manager and Assistant own challenges and opportunities! It's exciting to
Director for the northeast region. Outside of the feel the freedom to dream up ways to help grow
library she enjoys hiking and performing in our students into lifelong learners."
musicals and plays. Shauna has appreciated visiting other
experienced librarians around the state and
gleaning ideas from them. "There are some
BOOK GIVEAWAY! amazing librarians in my area who have shown me
the ropes, and I am so grateful for their expertise!"
Interested in adding a book
to your collection, either
personal or school? (Who
isn't?!?) Just fill out KASL SHOP TALK
this Google Form and you You are invited to join other KASL
may be the winner! The librarians for KASL Shop Talk, a time
winner of the book will be of sharing ideas and questions.
randomly selected and Elementary librarians should join
contacted by February 3. Wednesday, February 1st; Secondary
librarians should join Wednesday,
February 8th. The Zoom link will be
sent to the listserv the morning of
the session.

SPRING DISTRICT WORKSHOPS

WEST DISTRICT WORKSHOP: SOUTHEAST DISTRICT WORKSHOP: NORTHEAST DISTRICT WORKSHOP:
Saturday, March 4 Saturday, April 1 Saturday, April 15
10:00 am -3:00 pm begins at 9:00 am Landon Middle School, Topeka
Ulysses, KS Virtual! Free! 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
$25 for KASL members; Register here! Once you register $25 registration fee
$30 for non-members you will receive a meeting link. Register here!
Register here!

KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS

https://www.ksschoollibrarians.org/