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Certified and classified library staff, as well as anyone interested in learning about the latest developments in school libraries, we hope you can join us for our annual fall conference, held in early October. The conference is a one-day event featuring engaging speakers and authors, as well as vendors and exhibitors, with sessions that promise to leave attendees with new knowledge to implement in their library practices. The Legendary Library Tour is quickly becoming a tradition. Join us on the Friday before the conference for a tour of local school libraries in the area where the conference is being held. Questions? Contact the OASL President
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NEW! - Read the 2025 State of School Libraries in Oregon White Paper
The front page of the report with blue text, green accents, and photos of school libraries

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Congratulations to our two 2024 Connie Hull Endowment Fund Mini-Grant recipients:
 
  • "High School Manga Collection and Programs" by Miranda Doyle and Erin Castaneda for Mazama High School, Klamath County School District

  • "The Library is for Every Body" submitted by Wendy Gassaway for Alder Elementary School, Reynolds School District  

For details about the award and application requirements click here.

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OASL Anti-Racism Resources for School Libraries Padlet

 

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Contact Us:

Oregon Association of School Libraries
PO Box 3067
La Grande, OR 97850
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Classified School Library Assistant Evaluation Rubric Updated 

We are excited to announce the completion of the Classified School Library Assistant Evaluation Rubric! This important tool was developed to support the professional growth and evaluation of classified library staff across Oregon. It offers clear, consistent criteria to recognize the vital contributions of library assistants to student learning and library program success. The completion of this rubric marks a key step in advancing equitable evaluation practices and strengthening school library programs statewide. Thank you to everyone who contributed their expertise and dedication to this essential work!

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Gregory Lum AASL National Conference Grant 

Congratulations to our Grant Recipient!
Keely Nudo, District Librarian for Scappoose School District
The Grant: 
This biennial grant, established by retired teacher librarian and OASL Past President Gregory Lum to honor the memory of his wife to help cover registration, travel, lodging, and meals for AASL25 in St. Louis, Missouri (Oct. 16–18, 2025). 

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain new insights, connect with fellow school librarians, and bring innovative ideas back to your students and school community. 

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OASL at AASL 2023!

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 Congratulations to the 2024 Award Winners:  

Secondary Teacher-Librarian of the Year
Debbie Levy, Eugene School District 4J

Elementary Teacher-Librarian of the Year
Kate Jacobson Dutro, Reynolds School District 

Classified Staff Person of the Year
Val Graybill, Springfield School District

 Distinguished Service Award for Library Administrators
Superintendent Andrew S. Grzeskowiak, Siuslaw School District 97J
The first-timer scholarship recipients were: 
  • Gisell Guadalupe Anderson, Reynolds SD
  • Brett Gaboury, Eagle Charter School
  • Karissa Peterson, Yamhill Carlton SD
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School Libraries Deliver!  
Watch the video above to see/hear school library standards in action!

Check out the
Oregon School Library Standards and
K-14 Grade Level Learning Goals   
See button link to the right, and also via this database for easy searching:  https://www.oaslstandards.org

and find advocacy resources in the 
OASL Library Advocacy Toolkit

 

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