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Research: The value of School Libraries in learning

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.



Australian Research

  • PDF Icon 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.

    Read it in html format on the ASLA website.
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International Research
  • PDF Icon 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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