The Kentucky Academic Standards for Library Media are our k-12 student learner standards for library media. These are based on the American Association of School Librarians Standards Framework for Learners. For a progression chart version of the standards, check out this page on this site.  

Beyond Proficiency is our guide for Kentucky school media librarians, school administrators, and SBDM councils in creating and maintaining effective library media programs. This set of guidelines from the Kentucky Department of Education aligns with national library standards and provides a framework for the effective management of a quality school library media program.​​​​​​

District certified evaluation plans must align to the Kentucky Framework for Teaching, and in the case of school librarians, the Specialists Frameworks provided here. "Information about the specific role of observation in a district’s personnel evaluation system is included in the local district’s Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP)."  

The Kentucky Association of School Librarians (KASL) is the statewide professional association for school librarians in Kentucky. KASL is also a chapter of the American Association of School Librarians. Professional learning, networking, advocacy, and KBA Awards are just a few of the areas KASL focuses on. Explore the KASL website to learn more.  

The Kentucky Bluegrass Award is awarded yearly to the best new books which are voted on by Kentucky students. This fantastic and long-running program is led and organized by the Kentucky Association of School Librarians. All KBA resources can be found on the KASL KBA web pages. 

NOTE: This service is ending, but the Kentucky Library Association is replacing this valuable line of communication with their own e-list (listserv). Visit the KASL website for more information.

The University of Kentucky hosts several email-based discussion lists for educators, including one specifically for school librarians named KYLMS. You can post questions here for other school librarians across the state to answer, or even better, share your own great ideas and solutions. Click here to subscribe to the KYLMS listserv. 

The Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) is a statewide consortium that offers databases, eBooks, and educational resources. Visit their toolbox for librarians to learn more.

Digital Driven Learning is an umbrella program for an engaging set of resources where learners can earn credentials. This includes Digital Citizenship, Civics, Inquiry, and more. This resource was designed and is maintained by Dr. Gerry Swan from the University of Kentucky, College of Education. 

KET Education provides access to high-quality education resources. Click here to learn more about what KET can offer your students and teachers. 

KET PBS Learning Media is an outstanding FREE collection of k-12 media resources, tools, and lessons. Click here to learn more. 

TeachingBooks is a wide collection of resources for teacher librarians. Author name pronunciations, author profiles, teaching resources, full read-aloud recordings, and early literacy connections. This service is provided to all Kentuckians by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Check out the TeachingBooks website for more information. 

Although publications have ceased, and new content is not being added, everyone now has access to the archives of School Library Connection!

There are tons of great articles on all kinds of school library topics. There are also webinars and self-paced workshops. With school/district permission, these could be used to supplement your professional development requirements. 

"The Kentucky Digital Learning Guidelines are available for schools and districts to ensure quality, rigor, and impact on student achievement. The guidelines also serve as a vehicle for content digital developers and vendors to ensure alignment to the Kentucky Academic Standards criteria for each appropriate course."