MAME is the Michigan Association for Media in Education
The statewide association for school library media specialists.
"Mentor all, maximize each!"
MDE Effective School Library Toolkit for Administrators
Download the MDE Effective School Library Toolkit for Administrators.
The Michigan Department of Education Effective School Library Toolkit for Administrators is intended to provide school district administrators and MDE field services personnel with information about the components of an effective school library program in order to expand Michigan students’ access to such programs.
The Effective School Library Administrator Toolkit includes a graphic, descriptions of the “what, why, and how” of effective school library programs, links to short video lessons, references, and additional resources.
Download the MDE Effective School Library Toolkit for Administrators.
The Michigan Department of Education Effective School Library Toolkit for Administrators is intended to provide school district administrators and MDE field services personnel with information about the components of an effective school library program in order to expand Michigan students’ access to such programs.
The Effective School Library Administrator Toolkit includes a graphic, descriptions of the “what, why, and how” of effective school library programs, links to short video lessons, references, and additional resources.
Library Media Placements Update
MAME worked with the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services, (OPPS) to create a help sheet or "quick sheet" to assist Superintendents and other school administrators in understanding proper placement of ND certified personnel (School Librarians/Media Specialists).
The Library Media Placements document can be found here.
The Library Media Placements document can be found here.
Statement in Support of School Libraries and School Librarians
MAME would like to thank the Michigan Reading Association (MRA), President Sean Kottke, and the MRA Board of Directors for this statement in support of school libraries and librarians. Click below to download the statement.

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Infographics from MAME, School Library Journal, and the AASL.
Download a copy of each to publicize and gather support for your school library! Access our Advocacy Toolkit for the complete collection of advocacy literature.
Download a copy of each to publicize and gather support for your school library! Access our Advocacy Toolkit for the complete collection of advocacy literature.
School Libraries in Michigan, created by the Michigan Association for Media in Education, 2015. This infographic is freely available for download provided no alterations are made and that the posting is for education, noncommercial purposes only.
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Librarians as Tech Leaders, created by School Library Journal and freely available for reuse, printing, and posting, highlights the results of their 2013 technology survey.
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Strong School Libraries Build Strong Students, created by the AASL Legislation Committee, is freely available for download by members of the media and general public provided no alterations are made and that the posting is for education, noncommercial purposes only.
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MAME Affiliations:
MAME is a chapter of AASL,
the American Association of School Librarians. |
MAME is an affiliate member of ISTE,
the International Society for Technology in Education. |
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SL 21 Measurement Benchmarks

Download the latest edition of the School Library 21 (SL21): Measurement Benchmarks for Michigan School Libraries for 21st Century Schools.
The benchmarks measure a library media program in three categories: 1) Teaching for 21st Century Learning, 2) Building the 21st Century Learning Environment, and 3) Leading the Way to 21st Century Learning, in which school libraries can earn a status of Qualified or Exemplary by the Library of Michigan, an Office of the Michigan Department of Education. The status earned is valid for three years. Find complete information on the Library of Michigan's SL21 web page.
Michigan has a total of 118 school libraries recognized as SL21 libraries. See the complete list at www.michigan.gov/sl21.
The benchmarks measure a library media program in three categories: 1) Teaching for 21st Century Learning, 2) Building the 21st Century Learning Environment, and 3) Leading the Way to 21st Century Learning, in which school libraries can earn a status of Qualified or Exemplary by the Library of Michigan, an Office of the Michigan Department of Education. The status earned is valid for three years. Find complete information on the Library of Michigan's SL21 web page.
Michigan has a total of 118 school libraries recognized as SL21 libraries. See the complete list at www.michigan.gov/sl21.
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Join MAME!
Our membership year runs from annual conference to annual conference, If you aren't able to attend this year's annual conference in November, be sure to renew to continue receiving all the benefits of being a MAME member: networking and listserv access, advocacy assistance, and professional development opportunities.
Retired Lifetime Members and Honorary Life Members do not need to renew. For information on dues and the different membership levels, please see the About Our Membership page.
Our membership year runs from annual conference to annual conference, If you aren't able to attend this year's annual conference in November, be sure to renew to continue receiving all the benefits of being a MAME member: networking and listserv access, advocacy assistance, and professional development opportunities.
Retired Lifetime Members and Honorary Life Members do not need to renew. For information on dues and the different membership levels, please see the About Our Membership page.
MAME Headquarters
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When mailing payment for membership or event attendance,
please complete the specific online form and use the address given.
please complete the specific online form and use the address given.