You're not alone. School librarians have a powerful network of support behind them.
In "The One Where They Get Connected," Janette and Leah are joined by Cyndi Robinson (Executive Director of the Illinois Library Association) and K.C. Boyd (District of Columbia Public Schools Librarian—AKA The Boss Librarian). Together, they unpack how to find your people, advocate for your job, and tap into perks like student discounts to help the next generation of librarians thrive.
Relevant Links:
ILA Annual Conference 10/14-10/16
American Library Association (ALA)
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Illinois Library Association (ILA)
Chicago State University MSLIS Program
The Catholic University of America MSLIS Program
ALA Joint Student Membership Program
Follow K.C. on TikTok and Bluesky
If you're an Illinois librarian attending AASL in St. Louis, email Leah Gregory or Jessica Silva for details on our meetup!
💭 Have a topic idea? Want to be a guest? Email Ola at ola.gronski@railslibraries.org or leave us a voicemail on our hotline at 630.734.5015.
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