Alabama Library Media Update

I missed seeing many of you at Library Expo this year, but was very happy to see a new crowd at the Decatur location. It was nice to see familiar faces and meet many new library media specialists. Congratulations to all the recipients of the Herman Moore LAMP Award; there are so many deserving library media specialists - definitely apply/nominate someone for these awards.

In the newsletter below, you will find information regarding

• October First Friday session - http://bit.ly/FirstFridaysPD

• One-Time Library Enhancement Allocation Funds

• American Association of School Librarians - AASL Conference in November 2019

Thank you for your continued hard work and advocacy to promote literacy and a love of learning! I also encourage you to begin reaching out to your local legislators to begin the advocacy and promotion of school libraries as the budget process begins; it is never too early to begin promoting your library and the impact it makes on student success.

School Library Enhancement Allocation

If you have not heard, libraries will be receiving $157.72 per state funded teacher unit for fiscal year 2020!

Budget Committees & Expenditures

I encourage you to advocate for the library’s needs to your colleagues to ensure your voice is heard. Also, lobby to be on your school’s budget committee to help ensure the needs of the school are met through the approved expenditures for the library enhancement funds.

Additional Library Funding (One-Time Allocation/Infusion)

Each system/district will also receive a portion of the $6M one-time allocation for library enhancement that will be divided per pupil. These funds will be up to the discretion of the system to allocate these funds as necessary for the enhancement of library media programs. The allocation is to follow the same guidelines as far as expenditures as outlined in the Administrative Code. Yet again, I suggest you speak with your library media contact/supervisor at the district level to have the needs of the school library be heard.

• You can access FY19-3062 Memo from the ALSDE Memorandum Center here: https://www.alsde.edu/sites/memos/Memoranda/FY19-3062.pdf

FY2021 Outlook for Funding

At the September State Board of Education Meeting, the FY21 proposed budget was presented. Currently, State Superintendent, Dr. Eric Mackey, is proposing $250.00 per teacher unit for library enhancement funds.

Visit the Camellia Children's Choice Book Award website for more information:

• 2020 List of Nominated Titles
• Participation Information & Registration

https://sites.google.com/view/camelliaawards/home

Topic: Alabama Virtual Library Highlights: Resources, Website, and more

Description: Find out more information about the new AVL website, highlighted resources for all grade levels, training and information, and much more. You will fall in love with AVL all over again.

LIVE session. 9:30 am - 10:30 am to be recorded.

CEU/Credit Hours information TBA - after transition to PowerSchool!

TO JOIN THE WEBEX SESSION:

Meeting link: https://alsde.webex.com/alsde/j.phpMTID=m8eab41d6c5d5c9e539c908ebe2fdcc52

More ways to join

1-650-479-3208 Call-in number (US/Canada)

Access code: 921 046 112

Topic: Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of Study & the Library

Description: Be introduced to concepts, ideas, and tools to help implement the DLCS course of study standards in the school library.

LIVE session. 9:30 am - 10:30 am to be recorded.

CEU/Credit Hours information TBA - after transition to PowerSchool!

TO JOIN THE WEBEX SESSION:

Meeting link: https://alsde.webex.com/alsde/j.phpMTID=m718e0bac12a13197666025a189eb7a19

More ways to join

1-650-479-3208 Call-in number (US/Canada)

Access code: 926 073 125

The AASL National Conference will be within driving distance of Alabama school librarians this November 14-16, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky!

I hope many of you are making plans to attend or making your case to be able to attend. It is a good time with increased professional development funds and new funds available.

Click here for more information about AASL 2019: https://national.aasl.org/attendees/

It will be a wonderful experience to learn, network, and gain new ideas and perspectives about school librarianship.

Submit any shout outs, events, photos, etc to cdillard@alsde.edu to be featured in the next newsletter shout outs. I will share both August & September shout outs and spotlights in the upcoming newsletters.

Do not hesitate to contact me with questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions!

Also, don't forget to send in shout outs and publicity to be included. Alabama School Libraries are amazing with many great events, instruction, and projects going on. I would love to share that with others.

Email: cdillard@aslde.edu
Website: http://bit.ly/ALMO1
Phone: 334.694.4768
Twitter: @Mrs_Dilly