MSLA Region: Boston
Greetings to members of the Boston region: Boston, Malden, and Chelsea!
We are so glad you are MSLA members! Please feel free to reach out to us with questions or suggestions for local professional development. Also, if you are interested in hosting an event or have topic ideas for the 2020-2021 school year please let us know! |
Congratulations to the Boston Area 2021 Award Winners!
2021 Gallagher Legislator Award: Annissa Essaibi George, City Councilor at Large, Boston
Recognizes a Massachusetts legislator demonstrating belief in the value of school libraries.
Recognizes a Massachusetts legislator demonstrating belief in the value of school libraries.
2021 President's Award: Iris Santana, Library Teacher, Up Academy Holland, Boston
Honors new school librarians making an impact on student learning.
Honors new school librarians making an impact on student learning.
Past Award Winners
2020
Administrator Advocate Award: Dr. Debbie Froggatt, Director of Library Services, Boston Public Schools
President's Award: Rose Marz, Librarian, Boston Arts Academy
2019
Administrator Advocate Award: Akosua Osei-Bobie, Principal at P.A. Shaw Elementary School, Dorchester
M.S.L.A. (Super Librarian): Aaron Knoll, Winship Elementary, Boston
2018
President's Award: Bonnie McBride, Fenway High School, Boston
President's Award: Morgan Keohane (VanClief), P.A. Shaw Elementary School, Dorchester
M.S.L.A. (Super Librarian): Susan Harari, Boston Latin School
Audrey Friend Scholarship: Maura O'Toole, The Mather School, Boston
2020
Administrator Advocate Award: Dr. Debbie Froggatt, Director of Library Services, Boston Public Schools
President's Award: Rose Marz, Librarian, Boston Arts Academy
2019
Administrator Advocate Award: Akosua Osei-Bobie, Principal at P.A. Shaw Elementary School, Dorchester
M.S.L.A. (Super Librarian): Aaron Knoll, Winship Elementary, Boston
2018
President's Award: Bonnie McBride, Fenway High School, Boston
President's Award: Morgan Keohane (VanClief), P.A. Shaw Elementary School, Dorchester
M.S.L.A. (Super Librarian): Susan Harari, Boston Latin School
Audrey Friend Scholarship: Maura O'Toole, The Mather School, Boston
Past Events
"Writing Successful Library Grants"
Led by Shelley Quezada, Boston area librarians met to learn how to write winning library grant proposals. Shelley Quezada is a consultant for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, where she manages grant-funded projects to libraries using Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds.
Visit to Mary Baker Eddy Research Library and Mapparium, Christian Science Complex
We toured the Christian Science Complex including the research library archive that contains many resources on Boston city planning. We also toured the Mapparium and learned about its history. The education department gave a presentation about programming and school group tours for elementary and secondary students.
More Than Words Book Store Warehouse
More Than Words, a job training and youth development program that empowers nearly 350 youth, started in Waltham and recently opened a second store in Boston at 242 E. Berkeley St. This wonderful program helps youth to take charge of their lives by engaging them to take charge of the More Than Words business. We visited the company and received a tour given by John Avi Sochi, and arranged by Beverly Eugene-Graham, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator. Many of us have donated books to More Than Words and were amazed to see how the company operates and how they handle the volume of books that they receive on a daily basis. We highly recommend visiting the E. Berkeley St. bookstore!
"Sharing Best Practices: Ideas for Collaboration with Administrators and Teachers"
Boston area librarians met to discuss resources and strategies that inform leadership and build successful collaborations with teachers. This session focused on sharing best practices.
"Writing Successful Library Grants"
Led by Shelley Quezada, Boston area librarians met to learn how to write winning library grant proposals. Shelley Quezada is a consultant for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, where she manages grant-funded projects to libraries using Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds.
Visit to Mary Baker Eddy Research Library and Mapparium, Christian Science Complex
We toured the Christian Science Complex including the research library archive that contains many resources on Boston city planning. We also toured the Mapparium and learned about its history. The education department gave a presentation about programming and school group tours for elementary and secondary students.
More Than Words Book Store Warehouse
More Than Words, a job training and youth development program that empowers nearly 350 youth, started in Waltham and recently opened a second store in Boston at 242 E. Berkeley St. This wonderful program helps youth to take charge of their lives by engaging them to take charge of the More Than Words business. We visited the company and received a tour given by John Avi Sochi, and arranged by Beverly Eugene-Graham, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator. Many of us have donated books to More Than Words and were amazed to see how the company operates and how they handle the volume of books that they receive on a daily basis. We highly recommend visiting the E. Berkeley St. bookstore!
"Sharing Best Practices: Ideas for Collaboration with Administrators and Teachers"
Boston area librarians met to discuss resources and strategies that inform leadership and build successful collaborations with teachers. This session focused on sharing best practices.
Updated: February 10, 2021 Page Editors: Morgan Keohane mkeohane@maschoolibraries.org & Deeth Ellis dellis@maschoolibraries.org