The goal of the Principal Project, funded by ILILE, was to collect and disseminate resources to help administrators to better understand the role of the certified library media specialist and the importance of a strong library media program. Administrative support is vital to developing and maintaining a quality school library program. These resources offer ideas and suggestions for working closely with your school administrator to ensure that your program has a positive impact on teaching and learning.
Research for this project was coordinated by Ann E. Tepe.
Research
Know and be able to discuss the current research on school libraries.
Resources for School Administrators
13,000 Kids Can’t Be Wrong
Discusses results of a research study by professors Ross Todd and Carol Kuhlthau of Rutgers University's Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries on how school libraries help students learn by Debra Lau Whelan. School Library Journal, Feb2004, Vol. 50 Issue 2, p46-50, 5p, 1 chart, 5c. (AN 12206813).
Available in Ohio to K-12 educators through INFOhio. You must be logged in to access via these links.
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Powering Achievement 2nd Edition: School Library Media Programs Make a Difference
A look at the history of school library research and more recent results by Keith Lance and David Loertsher. Hi Willow Research & Publishing. 2003.
