The mission of the American Association of School Librarians is to empower leaders to transform teaching and learning.
[4] The title AASL was first used in 1944, as part of the ALA's Division of Libraries for Children and Young People.
In the off years when a national conference is not held, AASL holds a Fall Forum over several days instead.
The first Fall Forum was held in Dallas, Texas in 2004[8] At times, AASL has been at odds with its parent organization.
[5] In 2007, AASL efforts advocated for flexible scheduling of school library media centers, as well as information literacy.
Delegates alert the Board of both good and bad in the field through a concerns and commendations process.