I took some time this weekend to read "School Library Impact Studies Project" - a project of the library science program at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania.
Their project was a compilation of all the other studies that have come out about the importance of school libraries, school librarians, technology, etc. But it was good to see it all in one place. Here's a general run-down of points we should all know:
1. "The most universal finding is the presence of full-time, certified school librarians and appropriate support staff who implement a quality, school-integrated program of library services."
2. Despite differing levels of poverty of students tested, a full-time librarian and library increased test scores across the board.
3. Test scores often increase in correlation with increases in library hours.
4. A librarian at a school "was the single strongest predictor of reading enjoyment for both grades 3 and 6 students."
5. Test scores especially rise when teachers and librarians collaborate together on lessons.
6. "Schools with newer collections in their libraries had higher test scores."
(All information and quotes came from "School Library Impact Studies Project," Kachel, et al. 2011. http://library.mansfield.edu/impact.asp)
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