Why school librarians matter: What years of research tell us

2018-03-26articlePhi Delta Kappan94 citationsclosed

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Abstract

Since 1992, a growing body of research known as the school library impact studies has consistently shown positive correlations between school librarians and library programs and student achievement. The authors review the findings from these studies and discuss how school leaders can ensure they are making the best use of their librarians’ expertise.

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