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AKASL Legislative Priorities 2018-2019
Approved by AkASL EBoard September 22, 2018
AkASL supports the adoption of the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries (AASL, 2018) by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.

In order to effectively implement the AASL standards:
  • AkASL requests the collection and reporting of data by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development of school library statistics at the school level including, but not limited to: collection size, hours of operation, FTE of classified school library staff, FTE of certified school librarians, and presence of district library coordinator.
  • AkASL supports the recruitment and retention of school librarians with in-field certification and effective school library programs through state legislation.
  • AkASL supports the role of libraries in a democracy to provide open access to information for all Alaskans, including improved access to broadband services in school and public libraries across the state, and full funding for statewide databases and the OWL Project.
  • AkASL supports supports net neutrality legislation that preserves the competitive online markets for content and services. Bandwidth and access should be offered on equal terms to all willing to pay.
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