In Kentucky the school library is regarded as the hub of the school community and integral to teaching and learning. The power of the school library lies in the programming, resources, services, and instruction it provides educators and learners to support learning. Stakeholders come to appreciate Kentucky's school libraries because of their…

Four papers on meeting the professional information needs of teacher librarians focus on the responsibility of professional teacher librarian associations include: "The Responsibility of Professional TL Associations" (Norma Jeffrey); "Meeting the Professional Information Needs of TLs: The Responsibility of Professional Teacher…

Summarizes the themes and discussions of the first conference of the American Library Association's Black Caucus. Issues addressed include responsibility to the African-American cultural heritage, education, financial aspects of librarianship, children's and young adult librarianship, and participation in the political process. (EA)

Discusses programs and services of the Society of School Librarians International relating to professional growth, communications, publications, and legislative involvement. Book awards for 1993 in seven categories of language arts, science, and social studies are listed, and the 1993-94 board of directors member list is provided. (KRN)

Compiles reports from school librarians throughout Canada on library activities and the issues effecting them. For each province, the initiatives of its individual school library and media specialists association are highlighted. Discusses various conferences, advocacy, professional development, education, training, information literacy, library…

Discusses programs and services of the Society of School Librarians International (SSLI) relating to professional growth, communications and public relations, and legislative involvement. Winners of the 1992 SSLI Annual Book Awards are listed, and activities of the Learning through Media Coalition are described. (LRW)

Reports on the actions of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) during 1990-91. Topics discussed include activities in the areas of access to information; relevant legislation and funding; intellectual freedom; public awareness; personnel resources; and library services, development, and technology. (LRW)

Presents information on state school library association activities and concerns, including state conferences, sometimes with joint sponsorship; a continued emphasis on the "Information Power" guidelines; teleconferences; whole language; multiculturalism; literacy; professional development; lobbying efforts; networking; publications;…