SLJ Summit 2025

Library Journal, School Library Journal & The Horn Book

The Summit will assemble school library leaders and community stakeholders to consider the challenges facing libraries today.

10302 Grand Central Ave

Join us November 7–9, for the 2025 SLJ Summit: "Centering Stories."Convening in Baltimore, MD—live and in person—the Summit will assemble school library leaders and community stakeholders to consider the challenges and opportunities surrounding major topics in the profession, from applying AI in library services and mentoring the current generation of school librarians, to the finer points of collection development in divisive times.Rooted in SLJ’s award-winning coverage at the convergence of K–12 and libraries, the Summit—now in its 21st year—welcomes the community to gather in an especially critical moment for the profession, and the students and families that you serve.Over the two-day program:<ul><li>Get hands on with artificial intelligence and receive practical guidance on the tools available and how to apply AI to library tasks, from book recommendations and social media posting to recommendation letters.</li><li>Learn activities toward restorative library practice, including circulation circles and strategies to address reading trauma. Suggested approaches to bring administrators on board with equitable programming will help you navigate a fraught environment for librarianship and maximize service to students.</li><li>Practice “centering stories” with your colleagues in some high-energy brainstorming on: the librarian's role in the Science of Reading; marketing the school library; and idea sharing, from AI to collection development, weeding. All facilitated conversations in our Breakout Sessions.</li><li>Celebrate books with a panel featuring Graphic Novel Adaptations.</li></ul> This year, attendees will get a chance to take the mic in lightning sessions, fast-paced five-minute presentations on a topic of their choice. More details will be released as our program develops, so keep an eye on your inbox. In the meantime, take a look at last year's <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slj.com%2Fevent%2Fslj-summit-2023%23program&data=05%7C02%7Cjweinheimer%40mediasourceinc.com%7Ccd8d712e86b840e3722608ddd6716def%7Cb2dba467ed6f4b5b9d6cae5484d47e73%7C0%7C0%7C638902504840076633%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=l%2BKOlfv0ujJ%2FSINlCGgIKc2%2FmODnpnawgeqjg8quuDU%3D&reserved=0" title="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slj.com%2Fevent%2Fslj-summit-2023%23program&data=05%7C02%7Cjweinheimer%40mediasourceinc.com%7Ccd8d712e86b840e3722608ddd6716def%7Cb2dba467ed6f4b5b9d6cae5484d47e73%7C0%7C0%7C638902504840076633%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=l%2BKOlfv0ujJ%2FSINlCGgIKc2%2FmODnpnawgeqjg8quuDU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">packed program</a> to begin planning your trip. See you in Baltimore!

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