Congratulations to our 2026 Ann Marie Pipkin Technology Award Winner!

"Through her dedication, creativity, and commitment to student success, Mrs. Rivera has made a lasting and measurable impact on our school community. Her passion for integrating technology with literacy and STEM education inspires students to become confident learners and motivates teachers to continuously expand their instructional practices. Mrs. Rivera’s contributions extend far beyond the library, making her an invaluable asset to our school and a highly deserving candidate for this recognition."

Congratulations to our 2026 Distinguished Service to Librarianship Award Winner!

"Michelle is spectacular and passionate about being a librarian, about collaborating with her teachers, and preparing lessons that are beneficial and follow state standards. Her school population is over 1000 students and she is the only librarian so we all think of her as a SuperLibrarian!   Michelle is always working to bring more technology into her library with meaningful but fun lessons. And then she will bring those same lessons and technology to our meetings to share with the rest of us. This year she is very focused on helping all of us be exemplary librarians according to our new handbook. Each meeting we focus on part of the handbook and discuss how to implement the guidelines so that all of our school libraries are thriving. She has presented at ASLA, consistently attends AASL so she can bring back ideas and knowledge to our association. Michelle believes that all of our district libraries should have access to the same technology and programs so our students all prosper. She is truly an amazing representation of our District and our profession.”

Congratulations to our 2026 Distinguished School Administrator Award Winners!

“Through her administrative leadership, Mrs. Ashley Bahr has made a meaningful and lasting contribution to the school library profession by consistently championing the library as an essential part of teaching and learning. She understands that a strong school library program is not supplemental, but integral to student success, and her leadership reflects that belief in both action and vision."

Congratulations to our 2026 School Library of the Year Award Winner!

"A hallmark of the program is Advent’s place-based learning initiative, which connects students directly to the Birmingham community. Beginning in first grade and culminating in an eighth-grade capstone experience, each class partners with a local institution such as the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Terrific New Theatre, or Sloss Furnace. The library coordinates research instruction, collaborates with classroom teachers, and facilitates visits to the Birmingham Public Library’s Southern History Department, where students work alongside archival librarians to access primary sources. These experiences model authentic research practices while fostering civic awareness and a deep understanding of local history. By eighth grade, students synthesize their learning into dual capstone projects, one creative and one research-based, demonstrating mastery of inquiry and ethical information use in alignment with library standards."