Contact AASL

American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
225 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central, Monday - Friday

Telephone: (312) 280-4382
Toll Free: (800) 545-2433 x 4382
Fax: (312) 280-4382

E-mail: aasl@ala.org


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Meet the AASL Staff

Sylvia Knight Norton | Executive Director | snorton@ala.org | (312) 280-4388

Sylvia meets with library and education organizations to form partnerships and collaborations that support AASL’s mission and the members it serves. Sylvia serves as the primary liaison to and as a non-voting member of the AASL Board of Directors. She also works with other program managers to ensure that staff liaisons provide knowledgeable, efficient, and timely service to those who serve as chairs of AASL committees and task forces.

Stephanie Book | Manager, Marketing & Non-serial Publications | sbook@ala.org | (312) 280-4389

Stephanie manages the development and marketing of AASL book publications with ALA Editions. She also develops video, print, and online marketing and branding around division programs, products, events, and services to increase awareness, participation, and sales.

Allison Cline | Deputy Executive Director | acline@ala.org | (312) 280-4385

Allison is responsible for managing AASL’s awards program, advertising and sponsorship programs, permissions and licensing, vendor partner contracts and relationships and oversight of general operations.

Currently interim contact for AASL National Conference.

Jennifer Habley | Manager, Members & Chapters | jhabley@ala.org | (312) 280-4383

Jen is responsible for supporting and growing AASL membership. She serves as the staff liaison to the AASL Chapters, the Member Engagement Committee, and the School Library Event Promotion Committee. Jen also works with external organizations to provide AASL members with resources and services.

James Major | Manager, Professional Learning | jmajor@ala.org | (312) 280-1396

James is the staff editor for Knowledge Quest and the staff liaison for School Library Research. He also is responsible for AASL e-learning, professional development, and other matters of continuing education.

Anne Weglewski | Assistant, Learning, Membership, & Governance | aweglewski@ala.org | (312) 280-4382

Anne assists with membership, customer service and ALA/AASL conferences. In addition to supporting AASL, she also provides support to the executive director with governance, elections and works on special projects.


For inquiries regarding AASL National Conference, Knowledge Quest, and School Library Research please email aasl@ala.org.


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