CHICAGO - The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has announced the results of its 2026 election. Members elected Barbara Johnson, Instructional Technology Coordinator and Certified School Librarian for Colchester Public Schools (CT), as the 2026-2027 President-Elect. She will serve as the AASL President during the 2027-2028 term and as the Immediate Past President during the 2028-2029 term.

"I am both profoundly grateful and humbled by the election results, which entrust me with helping to guide the American Association of School Librarians into its next chapter,” said Johnson. “I am excited to collaborate with the new Executive Director and the AASL Board to address our members' needs and challenges we face. I will continue to champion on behalf of certified school librarians and their invaluable role, striving to ensure all stakeholders fully recognize the incredible worth and work we bring to our school districts."