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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for this. I filled out the form because I know of a retiring school librarian.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The problem we see here is a dearth of applicants for certified positions. The positions exist, but there aren’t certified school librarians to fill them, especially in the smaller school districts.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Leah Gregory, </span></b><span style="font-size:7.0pt">M.A., M.S.</span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Membership Coordinator – School Library Liaison<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Illinois Heartland Library System<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Edwardsville Office<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">618.619.2069<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:lgregory@illinoisheartland.org">lgregory@illinoisheartland.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.illinoisheartland.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C4557d2ca289242a0b46808d9daa09362%7Cad3877b36b3b4c2c878f78e3a8da1075%7C0%7C0%7C637781205467143974%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=QQfhl0BAWWkXTvKDBsouThm1agk%2BAyLI%2BuQg2Hf9BWQ%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.illinoisheartland.org</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0080B3">Imagining Tomorrow—Delivering Possibilities Today!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> AISLE <aisle-bounces@list.railslibraries.info> <b>
On Behalf Of </b>Dan Bostrom via AISLE<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 14, 2023 11:17 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> AISLE-Share: Association of Illinois School Library Educators discussion list <aisle@list.railslibraries.info><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Dan Bostrom <dan.bostrom@railslibraries.info><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [aisle] Retiring Librarian/openings?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Gail, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for sharing that. I just wanted to note that RAILS released a statement yesterday supporting AISLE’s efforts to encourage school districts to offer school library programs staffed by licensed school librarians.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You can read the full text here: <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frailslibraries.org%2Fnews%2F103243&data=05%7C01%7Clgregory%40illinoisheartland.org%7Cd8f5ae1a9def459cff0008db24a79f5a%7Cad3877b36b3b4c2c878f78e3a8da1075%7C1%7C0%7C638144074604993621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dwmlMLZdEBQp%2F5Of1kRkPKxADtpnSBL2kv4poPq%2BW8g%3D&reserved=0">
https://railslibraries.org/news/103243</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dan<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="color:#1F497D">Dan Bostrom<br>
Member Engagement Manager<br>
Reaching Across Illinois Library System<br>
Burr Ridge Office<br>
Phone: 630-734-5152<br>
Fax: 630.734.5050<br>
<a href="mailto:dan.bostrom@railslibraries.info"><span style="color:#1F497D">dan.bostrom@railslibraries.info</span></a><br>
<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.railslibraries.info%2F&data=05%7C01%7Clgregory%40illinoisheartland.org%7Cd8f5ae1a9def459cff0008db24a79f5a%7Cad3877b36b3b4c2c878f78e3a8da1075%7C1%7C0%7C638144074604993621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2DLciLSAU%2F1BN7jpbEVm7KLCmY9P9lvKLhjL45vwFsE%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:#1F497D">https://www.railslibraries.info</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> AISLE <<a href="mailto:aisle-bounces@list.railslibraries.info">aisle-bounces@list.railslibraries.info</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Advocacy AISLE via AISLE<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 13, 2023 3:05 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'AISLE-Share: Association of Illinois School Library Educators discussion list' <<a href="mailto:aisle@list.railslibraries.info">aisle@list.railslibraries.info</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:advocacy@aisled.org">advocacy@aisled.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [aisle] Retiring Librarian/openings?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon, listserv members…<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Advocacy committee is working to ensure school districts know the importance of hiring a licensed school librarian when faced with a retirement. If you know of a retiring school librarian,
<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSd8dtC3P7TDtN8Hl7vxGP0R0iLgdwvHdYQWiZZ3JUU_zcnp5A%2Fviewform&data=05%7C01%7Clgregory%40illinoisheartland.org%7Cd8f5ae1a9def459cff0008db24a79f5a%7Cad3877b36b3b4c2c878f78e3a8da1075%7C1%7C0%7C638144074604993621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DyyfR1Fn%2BI1PIRp5U6Z1ACTEfUzqSf97BVVVitCnIyU%3D&reserved=0">
please fill out this form</a> to let the Advocacy committee know. The committee will send a letter to the school’s principal, superintendent, all board members, local media, and other interested parties, clearly explaining the reasons that the district should
hire a certified librarian and not a classroom teacher or parent volunteer to replace their retiree.
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<p class="MsoNormal">You don’t have to be the one retiring to fill out the form! Let us know about your friend’s position, your neighboring district, or your children’s school.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you know of a school librarian position that is being eliminated, you can let us know at
<a href="mailto:advocacy@aisled.org">advocacy@aisled.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Retirement form, if the above link isn’t working: <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSd8dtC3P7TDtN8Hl7vxGP0R0iLgdwvHdYQWiZZ3JUU_zcnp5A%2Fviewform&data=05%7C01%7Clgregory%40illinoisheartland.org%7Cd8f5ae1a9def459cff0008db24a79f5a%7Cad3877b36b3b4c2c878f78e3a8da1075%7C1%7C0%7C638144074604993621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DyyfR1Fn%2BI1PIRp5U6Z1ACTEfUzqSf97BVVVitCnIyU%3D&reserved=0">
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8dtC3P7TDtN8Hl7vxGP0R0iLgdwvHdYQWiZZ3JUU_zcnp5A/viewform</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Gail Meyer, Advocacy Chair<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Association of Illinois School Library Educators<o:p></o:p></p>
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