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- The Future of the Book, Part 1: Perceptions of Cost and Technological Advantages of Paper and Electronic Formats
- The Future of the Book, Part 2: Beyond the Bathtub, Personal Preference Among Many Factors Influencing Format Choice
- "ASK" - A National Campaign for Reference?
- Libraries and Librarians Feeling Effects of Economic Slowdown
- User Satisfaction with AskColorado Continues
- See more Fast Facts.
Recent LRS News
- The Future of the Book 60-Second Survey Results
- Study Shows Summer Reading Programs Close Reading Gap
- CAL Surveys Colorado Library Community
- NCES Releases Report on The Condition of Education 2010
- New Field Initiated Study - Reports on Diversity and Inclusivity
- State of America's Libraries, 2010
- Find more LRS news on our blog
School Library Impact Studies
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Presentations
- The Future of School Librarianship .ppt
- Power Librarianship: Research-Based Strategies for Leadership, Collaboration, and Technology Integration .pdf
- Enough Already! Blazing New Trails for School Research
- .pdf .ppt
- Analyzing Relationships Between School Libraries and Academic Achievement
- .pdf .ppt
- Powering Achievement: How School Librarians Impact Academic Achievement
- .pdf .ppt
- Scientifically-Based Research on the Impact of School Libraries on Academic Achievement
- .pdf .ppt
- 5 Roles for Empowering School Librarians
- .pdf .ppt
Colorado Studies
- How School Librarians Help Kids Achieve Standards: The Second Colorado Study (2000)
- Executive Summary Brochure PowerPoint Presentation Order the Full Report: In Colorado Outside Colorado
- Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement: 1993 Colorado Study
- Order Full Report
(It is also available from the Colorado State Publications Library and its depository libraries via ILL.)
Other Studies
Alaska (2000)
- Information Empowered: The School Librarian as an Agent of Academic Achievement in AK Schools
- Executive Summary Brochure
California (2008)
Florida (2003)
- Making the Grade: The Status of School Library Media Centers in FL and How They Contribute to Student Achievement.
- Executive Summary Website
Idaho (2009)
Illinois (2005)
Indiana (2007)
Iowa (2002)
Massachusetts (2000)
- MCAS and School Libraries: Making the Connection
- Website Symposium Program
Michigan (2003)
Minnesota (2002 & 2004)
Missouri (2003)
- Show Me Connection: How School Library Media Center Services Impact Student Achievement, 2002-2003
- Full Report PowerPoint Presentation
North Carolina (2003)
- An Essential Connection: How Quality School Library Media Programs Improve Student Achievement in NC
New Mexico (2002)
New York (2007- 08)
- Press Release
- New York State’s School Libraries and Library Media Specialists: An Impact Study Preliminary Report
Ohio (2004)
Ontario (2006 - updated 2009)
Oregon (2002)
- OR School Librarians Collaborate to Improve Academic Achievement
- Website Executive Summary Brochure PowerPoint Presentation
Pennsylvania (2000)
- Measuring Up to Standards: The Impact of School Libraries & Information Literacy in PA Schools
- Full Report Questionnaire Sample Schools and Districts Brochure
Texas (2001)
- TX School Libraries: Standards, Resources, Services, and Students' Performance
- Website Full Report
Wisconsin (2006)
- Student Learning Through WI School Library Media Centers
- Final Library Media Survey Report Final Teacher-Student Survey Report Final Case Study Report
In the News
- 2007
- The Sower: Interview with Keith Curry Lance School Library Journal
- 2006
- School Libraries Work! Scholastic Library Publishing
- Student Achievement and the School Library Media Program Facts at a Glance
- Study suggests province should provide more trained teacher-librarians for Ontario schools Queen's News Centre
- Students at New York Life Revitalizing High School Libraries Sites Talk About Why Their Library Media Centers "Rock"! Adolescents Read!, January
- 2005
- Heart of the School - District Administration, January
- 2004
- Your School Library Media Program and No Child Left Behind - American Association of School Librarians
- Locking up a World of Ideas: Closing libraries puts schools' core at risk - SFGate.com, March 28
- Delaware School District Gets Flexible - School Library Journal, January
- Libraries and Student Achievement: The importance of
school libraries for improving student test scores
ciconline.org, Winter - 2003
- The Essential Link: The School Librarian Bolsters
Achievement by Reaching Out to Teachers and Students
NW Education Magazine, Fall - Libraries Boost Student Learning School Library Journal, July
- Book Value: New research shows a strong connection
between healthy school libraries and student achievement.
Today's Parent, March - 2002
- Library Technology Raises Test Scores, Too - School Library Journal, December
- Why Should Principals Support School Libraries? - ERIC Digests, November
- Study on Libraries and Test Scores - Colorado Public Radio, July
- The Crisis in School Libraries: How did we fall so far so fast - Quill and Quire, February
- 2001
- Proof of the Power: Recent Research on the Impact of School Library Media Programs on the Academic Achievement of U.S. Public School Students - ERIC Digests, October
- Proof of the Power: Quality Library Media Programs Affect Academic Achievement - MultiMedia Schools, September
- 2000
- Strong Media Centers Boost Test Scores - Eschool news, August
- Strong Libraries Improve Student Achievement - Education World, July
- Findings: Library Science - Teacher Magazine, May
- Strong Library Media Programs Help Students Learn More and Achieve Higher Test Scores
- Dick and Jane Go to the Head of the Class School Library Journal Online, April
- 1994
- The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement - ERIC Digests