Research

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.

heartoftheschool.edublogs.org/evidence-base

heartoftheschool.edublogs.org/useful-quotes

kappanonline.org/lance-kachel-school-librarians-matter-years-research

keithcurrylance.com/school-library-impact-studies

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literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/school-libraries-literature-review-current-provision-and-evidence-impact-2017

literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/school-libraries-why-children-and-young-people-use-them-or-not-their-literacy-engagement-and-mental-wellbeing

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psla.org/research-on-impact-of-school-libraries

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How do librarians in schools support struggling readers - PDF

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https://www.cilips.org.uk/advocacy-campaigns/guide-to-lobbying/evidence/school-libraries-are-essential/