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08/24/2026

Get to know Sophia Vivian Adeyeye! She serves as an IASL Regional Director And we are so thankful for the time and dedication she puts into her work! She is a strong, knowledgeable and forward moving woman so we want to say thank you for everything!

Visit our website: https://www.iasl-online.org/

Visit Sophias's social media as well:
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08/18/2026

Good News to everyone:

As we are stepping forward to International School Library Month 2026, poster contest 2026 starts already, we see various entries from different countries. In order to let more participants to join this creative event, we would like to extend deadline of the submission to 31st August 2026.

Need to submit your work? Act now!

For details and instructions, visit:
https://iasl-online.org/ISLM-2026-Poster-Making-Contest

08/12/2026

Get to know our next IASL leadership member Antonija Lujanac! Thank you for all you do for this organization it doesn't go unnoticed and your hard work and dedication to our project management world-wide!

Visit our website: https://www.iasl-online.org/

08/10/2026

✨ ISLM 2026 International Poster Making Contest - Submission From Updated

We invite students from around the world to celebrate the power of libraries, literacy, creativity, and innovation through art.

Please visit the contest webpage for complete details and submission instructions:
https://www.iasl-online.org/ISLM-2026-Poster-Making-Contest

On this webpage, please see the Updated Call for Submissions Document. It now includes the link to the submission form: https://forms.gle/gdkUF2xDy6TotYFU6

Submission Deadline: 15 August 2026

08/07/2026

Get to know some of our IASL leadership members! We wanted to start off with our President Corinthia Price! Thank you for all you do for this orgianization it doesn't go unnoticed.

07/22/2026

International School Library Month (ISLM) is held every October to celebrate the vital role school libraries play in fostering literacy, creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning. ISLM is a time to celebrate the vital role school libraries play in fostering literacy, creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning. In 2025, schools and libraries across the globe marked the occasion with unique activities that brought students, educators, and communities together.

IASL compiled inspiring reports: https://iasl-online.org/What-People-Are-Doing-for-ISLM-2025-Reports

These reports showcase the many ways schools celebrated ISLM 2025. From author visits and reading challenges to cultural exchanges, activities, community partnerships, and student-led initiatives, these stories highlight the creativity and dedication of school library professionals worldwide.

07/09/2026

✨ ISLM 2026 International Poster Making Contest - Call for Entries

The International School Library Month (ISLM) 2026 International Poster Making Contest is now open!

We invite students from around the world to celebrate the power of libraries, literacy, creativity, and innovation through art.

Please visit the contest webpage for complete details and submission instructions:
https://www.iasl-online.org/ISLM-2026-Poster-Making-Contest

Submission Deadline: 15 August 2026

07/03/2026

IASL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (Deadline is 15 July 2026)

The International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) invites applications for its international awards. These awards recognize excellence in school librarianship, encourage research and development activities, and support participation in IASL conferences and other association activities.

Applications are invited for the following awards:

Takeshi Murofushi Research Award: https://iasl-online.org/awards/research.html

IASL Books for Children: https://iasl-online.org/awards/books.html

Applications may be in print or electronic form. Applicants should be sure to include name of the contact person, mailing address, telephone number(s), fax number, and electronic mail address as available, with the application. For more information about awards and the application process, please see the IASL Grants and Awards page at http://www.iasl-online.org/awards/index.html .

Please share widely on other listservs and networks so that non-members may apply as Award criteria permit.

Applications should be sent to the IASL Secretariat at:

International Association of School Librarianship

P.O. Box 684

Jefferson City, MO 65102

USA

Email: [email protected]

Documentation and letters must reach the Secretariat by 15 July 2026.

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07/02/2026

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