School Libraries Linked to Achievement
Many of you may know that I spent the last two years earning my Master’s of Library and Information Science (MLS) and my School Library Media Specialist (SLMS) certification.
A recent study published by Syracuse University shows that schools with certified school library media specialists achieve higher scores on the fourth grade English Language Arts. I would imagine that these students also stand out in less quantifiable ways in terms of excitement about literature, research skills, and cyber-citizenship. But for now, it’s exciting to see that studies are acknowledging the connection between school librarians and student achievement.
Read more about this study in this article by School Library Journal.