Research into school libraries
Many school librarians find their role under threat or need to find a way to ask for more budget. In order to help build a case we have put together a small list of research reports and articles that show the value of school libraries. So, whether your library is under threat or you want to put a case forward for a new initiative we hope that you will find a starting point here.
Evidence Base
heartoftheschool.edublogs.org/evidence-base
Useful Quotes
heartoftheschool.edublogs.org/useful-quotes
School Libraries Matter: A year of research
kappanonline.org/lance-kachel-school-librarians-matter-years-research
School Library Impact Studies
keithcurrylance.com/school-library-impact-studies
School libraries Literature review: Current provision and evidence impact 2017
School Libraries: Why children and young people use them or not, their literacy engagement and mental wellbeing
Research on Impact of School Libraries
psla.org/research-on-impact-of-school-libraries
How do librarians in schools support struggling readers - PDF
Impact of School Libraries
School Libraries are essential
Exploring the Literacy-Related Behaviors and Feelings of Pupils Eligible for Free School Meals in Relation to Their Use of and Access to School Libraries http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/pubs/slr/vol23/SLR_ExploringLiteracyRelatedBehaviors_V23.pdf
Students need school libraries research page.
https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/research/
School Librarians as Literacy Educators in a Complex Role
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/01930826.2020.1820278?needAccess=true&
What is the literacy supportive role of the school librarian in the United Kingdom?
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0961000620964569
How can school libraries support student wellbeing? Evidence and implications for further research.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01930826.2020.1773718#.Xvx2zFB115U.twitter
National Strategy for School Libraries in Scotland, Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools
Revisiting Collaboration Within and Beyond the School Library: New Ways of Measuring Effectiveness
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01930826.2021.1883370#.YC72qaYkI5g.twitter
Lizard People in the Library
https://projectinfolit.org/pubs/provocation-series/essays/lizard-people-in-the-library.html
Advocacy - Proving your worth
https://londonslg.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/cilip_nlt-school-library-advocacy-deck_01.03.21.pdf
2020 School Library Survey - SLA/Softlink