Research Guides: School Librarian Resources: Home

SCHLIBTALK

SCHLIBTALK is a listserv especially for school librarians, especially those in North Dakota. If you want to discuss current issues in school libraries, or just want to ask other librarians for ideas, please join!

Subscribe or unsubscribe at https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?SUBED1=SCHLIBTALK&A=1
Read the archives at https://listserv.nodak.edu/archives/schlibtalk.html

If you have questions about SCHLIBTALK before you subscribe, please email Donna James at donna.james@vcsu.edu.

Websites for School Librarians

ALA School Library Resources
Resources for school library advocacy from the American Library Association
American Association for School Libraries (AASL)
The homepage for the AASL.
ND Department of Public Instruction
The North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction works to transform education in North Dakota by fostering a culture of success. Superintendent Kirsten Baesler drafts and communicates state education policy, and provides advice and assistance for school districts in interpreting and complying with state and federal laws and regulations that affect public education.
NDLA-SLAYS
The North Dakota Library Association School Library and Youth Services section is the professional organization for school and youth librarians in ND. Directions to join the organization or the SLAYS listserv are found on their homepage, along with other NDLA info.
ND State Library
The mission of the North Dakota State Library is to provide pathways to information and innovation for North Dakota's libraries, state government and residents.
Prairielands School Library Resources
A set of school library resources from a library exchange in Minnesota.
Resources for School Librarians
A resources page maintained by a retired school librarian.

Education and Professional Development

VCSU LMIS minor
Required coursework for the LMIS minor at VCSU, which leads to either the LM03 or the LM02 credential.
M. Ed. - LIT
Information about the VCSU Master's of Education coursework focused in Library and Information Technology, leading to the LM01 credential.

Continuing Education

VCSU Extended Learning
VCSU Extended Learning offers continuing education courses and professional development opportunities for in-service teachers to maintain their credentials.
EduTech
NDIT-EduTech provides information technology services and education technology professional development to K-12 educators in North Dakota.
Niche Academy
Niche Academy provides webinars on library topics.