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Research studies continue to show that
an active school library program run by a trained teacher
librarian or resource teacher makes a significant difference
to student learning outcomes.
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 Impact of School Libraries on Student Achievement: A Review of the Research [PDF]
Michele Lonsdale, ACER 2003
This Australian review focuses on studies conducted since 1990, which show that school libraries can have a positive impact on student achievement—whether such achievement is measured in terms of reading scores, literacy or learning more generally.
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- School Libraries Work! [PDF]
Scholastic Research Foundation Paper, 2006
Brings together findings from nearly a decade of empirical studies that cite the measurable impact school libraries and professional library staff have on student achievement.
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- Student Learning through Ohio School Libraries
Ross J. Todd and Carol C. Kuhlthau, 2003 (CISSL)
Nearly 100 percent of Ohio students who took part in a recent research study indicated that the school library, its services and school librarians have helped them with their learning.
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- Why Should Principals Support School Libraries?
Gary Hartzell, 2002
This ERIC Digest suggests that it is in the best interest on both the principal and their school's students to support school libraries because quality library programs can enhance student achievement.
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- Proof of the Power
Keith Curry Lance, 2001
This ERIC Digest surveys recent research on the impact of School Library Media Programs on the academic achievement of U.S. Public School students.
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- School Library Impact Studies
Library Research Service, Denver, Colorado
US State Studies on the impact of school librarians on student achievement, 1993 - 2003.
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