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In addition to those already mentioned, here are some resources that might
be useful:

The most recent statewide library study, in South Carolina, looked
specifically at standardized test scores:
http://www.scasl.net/the-south-carolina-impact-study.

The Baltimore Library Project Report for years 1-3, shows positive outcomes
for Library Project schools:
http://hjweinbergfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2017/01/Library-Report-Web-Jan31.pdf.
<http://hjweinbergfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2017/01/Library-Report-Web-Jan31.pdf.>

As an early step in the project above, an analysis of library impact
studies was commissioned:
http://hjweinbergfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2017/01/Library-Report-Web-Jan31.pdf.

And, of course, the School Libraries Work! report from Scholastic always
has good info. I believe the latest is 2016.

One final note: the Adequacy Model that is supposed to determine how
schools are now funded in Illinois includes school librarians. (Take that
with a grain of salt, as the funding to realize the model wasn't linked to
the bill.)

Megan Cusick
Grassroots Specialist
Office for Library Advocacy
American Library Association
mcusick at ala.org


On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 2:07 PM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> This is a great question.  The link listed below by Rose gives a good
> overview of the Keith Curry Lance research, including Illinois’.  I am not
> aware of more recent research; however, I would look to the fact that
> ESSA includes language regarding “effective school library programs.”
> Also, the definition of “specialized instructional support personnel” is
> now updated to include school librarians, showing the importance of
> licensed school librarians as part of a comprehensive program to meet
> student needs.
>
> Some links that may help are:
> SCHOOL LIBRARY IMPACT STUDIES
> <https://www.baltimorelibraryproject.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2013/09/Library-Impact-Studies.pdf>
> A Review of Findings and Guide to Sources (Revised, August 12, 2013)
> AASL Position Statements <http://essa.aasl.org/aasl-position-statements/>
>
> You can also take a look at the Illinois ESSA plan
> <https://www.isbe.net/Documents/ESSAStatePlanforIllinois.pdf> that
> includes libraries in several areas.
>
> Finally, AISLE/ISLMA is getting close to publishing the next edition of
> Linking for Learning which will give standards for both district
> administration and librarians for an effective school library program.
>
>
> Patti Fleser
> Library Media Specialist
> Deer Path Middle School
> Lake Forest, IL
> 847-604-7433 <(847)%20604-7433>
> @DPM_Library
>
> Past President, Illinois School Library Media Association
>
> "...a library is more than a collection of dusty old books. It is a place
> to learn, explore, and grow!” *Escape from Mr. Lemoncello**’s Library*
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> Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 12:51 PM
> To: "islma at list.railslibraries.info" <islma at list.railslibraries.info>
> Subject: Re: [ISLMA-Share] Library Research
>
> I'm not aware of much very recent research. You might take a look at what
> the Library Research Service
> <https://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/impact-studies/> has
> listed.
>
>
> *Rose Janusz, MLIS *
> Library Media Center Director
> DuPage High School District 88
> Ph. (630) 628-2611
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> islma at list.railslibraries.info> 1/9/2018 12:32 PM >>>
> I would love to see the responses to this too! Our district has NO
> librarian and no staff at all at our high school!
>
> Jennifer McGinnis
> West Carroll CUSD #314
>
> On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 12:06 PM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> Does anyone have relatively new research on school libraries and student
>> achievement? I'm trying to convince my district that librarians are a
>> necessary expenditure!
>> Thanks.
>> Kathy
>>
>> --
>> *Kathy Wawer*
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>> *CSMS LMS*
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>> ext.6004
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>> *Mechanics Grove LMS*
>> 847-949-2712 <(847)%20949-2712>
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>> "I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library"
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>> *--Jorge Luis Borges *
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