NSLA Newsletter - March 2025
NSLA President
Hello Nebraska Librarians,
You're receiving this complimentary edition of the Nebraska School Librarians Association’s newsletter. We send this newsletter out monthly, sharing important information and practical tips for school librarians. We hope you'll consider joining NSLA to continue receiving our newsletter and gaining access to the advocacy and professional learning resources we provide throughout the year. Membership details are below.
Joy Harvey - NSLA President
Read on to learn about…
NSLA Elections - We need you!
Membership Sale! Join now!
Lesson resources!
NSLA Annual meeting!
And more!
You’re Invited: NSLA Annual Meeting
All NSLA members are invited to join us for the NSLA Annual Meeting on March 20 at 5:00 PM via Zoom. If you're looking to connect with fellow librarians and get more involved, this is your chance! Check your email for the meeting link.
Why Join the Nebraska School Library Association?
The Nebraska School Library Association (NSLA) offers valuable opportunities for networking, advocacy, and staying connected with school librarians across the state. First-year librarians can join for free, making it an ideal time to get involved and start building your professional network. Membership also allows you to stay informed on the latest trends in school libraries and influence statewide library initiatives. New this year, you can now pay using PayPal!
If you haven’t joined yet, consider becoming a member today! Learn more and sign up on the NSLA membership page: About NSLA Membership
Calling all first year school librarians - join NSLA for FREE!
Why Join the Nebraska School Library Association? The Nebraska School Library Association (NSLA) offers valuable opportunities for networking, advocacy, and staying connected with school librarians across the state. First-year librarians can join for free, making it an ideal time to get involved and start building your professional network. Membership also allows you to stay informed on the latest trends in school libraries and influence statewide library initiatives. If you haven’t joined yet, consider becoming a member today! Learn more and sign up on the NSLA membership page: About NSLA Membership
This month’s top socials:
Lincoln Public Schools Elementary Library Curriculum
Looking for engaging library lessons for your K-5 students? We’ve got you covered! Free, easy-to-use library lessons designed to inspire curiosity, foster a love of reading, and build essential library skills.
Aligned with AASL standards
Fun and interactive activities
Ready to use slides, worksheets, games and more
Lincoln Public Schools Elementary Library Lessons
MASL School Library Lesson Resource
Are you looking for fresh ideas to implement in your school library lessons? The Missouri Association of School Librarians has a comprehensive lesson plan database for free! You can view the lessons at their website, MASL LibGuides. View lessons organized by grade levels or topic. You can submit your own lesson to increase the repository. Happy lesson plan hunting!
Library Idea - Board Game Collection
Looking for ways to get your colleagues into your space to see the amazing things that are happening? Create a collection of board games and encourage them to come check them out! No money in your library budget for games? Ours were purchased with Title I funds!
Hold a Microfiction Contest at Your School!
Hold a microfiction contest to build community! In October, students were asked to write a scary story of 100-150 words about our high school, past, present, or future. We created curricular ties with forensic science, freshman English (descriptive writing, conciseness, and elements of fiction), Omaha history, marketing, and even Spanish folklore. We received over 100 entries, and the book club determined the winners. Maybe we'll do microfiction love stories next! Check out our contest page at our site: Microfiction Horror Contest Site.