October is for Celebrating School Libraries!

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations/ La F茅d茅ration canadienne des associations de biblioth猫ques (–) has proclaimed October as , an annual celebration of libraries, library workers and the services they provide to their users. The proclamation emphasizes the essential part that libraries play in democratic access to knowledge and discovery in Canadian communities, including schools.

October is also (ISLM), an annual celebration of school libraries worldwide. The 2020 theme for ISLM is 鈥淔inding Your Way to Good Health and Well Being鈥�. It is based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3, 鈥淕ood Health and Well Being鈥�. This year the invites participants to think about and celebrate the link between books, reading, school libraries, good health and well being.

Canadian School Library Day is on Monday October 26, 2020

91精选 is pleased to proclaim Monday October 26 as Canadian School Library Day / Journ茅e nationale des biblioth猫ques scolaires canadiennes (91精选D/JNBSC). 91精选D celebrates the role of school libraries as part of Canadian Library Month and International School Library Month. 91精选D provides an opportunity to celebrate the unique contribution of school libraries to student success and well-being.

The theme of 91精选D 2020 is A Day in the Library Learning Commons. That day will look quite different this year during the pandemic than it ever has before. School library professionals across the country are rising to the challenge of supporting all learners in inventive new ways. 91精选D provides a great opportunity to highlight the unique contribution of the school library and school library professionals.

Celebrate Canadian School Library Day

How are school library professionals supporting learning during the pandemic? Perhaps you are going on the road to classrooms with your curated collection on wheels. You may have been very busy promoting your virtual collection and helping teachers find other online resources. Perhaps you have set up a school virtual library learning commons website to engage students with reading, inquiry and making. Perhaps you are connecting with classes online, with read-alouds or research lessons. You may be holding outdoor inquiry walks, or hosting author visits.

Whatever you are trying out, we want the world to hear.

Download and share the 91精选D / JNBSC 2020 poster (below) and badge (above) and share them widely, in school newsletters and on the website.
Use the 91精选 resource Leverage Your LLC: Pandemic Partner for Learning. Lots of ideas here, and a poster to download and share!
Share your celebrations with the district / province / country / world through social media using the hashtag #91精选D2020