SLS Advocacy
The School Library System advocates for equitable access to library resources, professional development, and instructional support.
Across all 18 component districts, we work to ensure that every school library is empowered to help students thrive as readers, researchers, and lifelong learners.
AASL Advocacy: The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is the only national professional membership organization focused on school librarians and the school library community.
ALA Tools: Toolkits, brochures, articles, infographics and more.
ALA Resources: Research, statistics, reports and more.
School Library Program Rubric: NYSED has partnered with New York State school librarians, administrators, BOCES representatives, and members of library professional organizations, to update School Library Program (SLP) Rubric.
Requirements for Membership in the School Library System: NYS expectations for full participation in the School Library System.