Public library professional literature abounds with writing on the Common Core – how are teachers responding, is it the right direction, what are the implications for libraries? As public library staff explore new approaches and pilot projects, there is a great opportunity to learn and share from and with each other. The 2015 ALSC Charlemae Rollins President’s Program will focus on the Common Core. This won’t be a debate on merits or flaws but rather a chance to look closer at how libraries are successfully integrating Common Core standards into collections, programs, and services.
In advance of that program, we’d like to hear from libraries across the country. What are you doing, testing, piloting to meet your students’ and educators’ needs related to the Core? What are you being asked for? What are you advocating for with your administrators?
Please take this short survey to help us identify 1) the themes most relevant to public libraries and the Common Core; 2) the successful collections, programs, and services you are providing related to the Common Core; 3) the partnerships and/or new possibilities presenting themselves because of the shift to the Common Core; and 4) the hacks or tricks you’ve tried on the front lines to best connect patrons with resources.
Thanks in advance! Your input will make for a deeper, richer program in 2015.
Your ALSC 2015 President Program Co-chairs,
Katie O’Dell & Christine Caputo