Also, the Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL) does have a member listserv and a great community that supports each other.
All are welcome!
http://www.mimasl.org/join-masl.html
Some information:
Here is an evidence document from the Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL) - bit.ly/slibevid which cites a Michigan study.
Here is a graphic from the Michigan study about 4th-grade reading.
Some other advocacy tools --
a one-page flyer (double-sided) -- from MASL (formerly called MAME) with Michigan information. (See attached)
a one-page flyer from ALA at: https://ilovelibraries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/students-reach-greater-heights-with-school-librarians-7.pdf
Let me know if you need anything else or support in your advocacy work.
--Kathy Lester
Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA
Advocacy Co-Chair, Past-President 2014,
Advocacy Co-Chair, Past-President 2014,
Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL)
President, 2022-2023
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Councilor At Large
American Library Association (ALA)
School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach,
East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools
SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018
SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2019-2022
ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner
2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year
2012 State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner
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