School library-related research and sites
that review the literature.
Teacher Librarian Research Update (Outside Source)
Review of recent research studies about school libraries, research, technology, and more.
School
Library Media Research (SLMR) (Outside Source)
Publication of the American Association of School Librarians.
As the successor to School Library Media Quarterly Online, the
SLMR promotes and publishes high-quality original research concerning
the management, implementation, and evaluation of school library
media programs.
School Libraries Work! 2008 Edition (PDF; 1.19MB; 28pp. Outside Source)
Summarizes findings from a decade of empirical studies that cite the measurable impact school libraries and library media specialists have on student achievement.
School Library Impact Studies (HTML; 26KB; 4pp. Outside Source)
Recent studies conducted in 15 states.
California School Library Media Centers and Academic Achievement (PDF; 371KB; 29pp.)
California-specific survey of public school issues, library issues, technology issues, and academic network applications conducted with the 25 largest school districts in 2002.
Texas
School Libraries (Outside Source)
Standards, resources, services, and students' performance (April,
2001).
Simmons
Study (Outside Source)
2000 report on the relationship between libraries and overall
school achievement. Conducted by James C. Baughman.
Using Large-Scale Assessments to Evaluate the Effectiveness of School Library Programs in California (Outside Source), Sinclair, S. & Tarr, Jr. W. (2005) Published dissertation and PowerPoint presentations. (Outside Source)
National Library Power Program
Results of a 10-year project to improve school library programs in 19 communities.
