RESEARCH: The Impact of School Libraries on Student Achievement: Exploring the School Library Impact Studies

[Ryan Goble]

Obviously, this in an organization deeply vested in developing and maintaining libraries (an excellent and - I think - important goal. Unfortunately, this can give their research a heavy bias. Keeping that in mind, I was hipped to these fascinating studies via an NCTE listserve.  Excellent series of resources at the bottom of the page.

All the presentations and resources can be accessed at: http://www.lrs.org/impact.php

[Debbie Abilock]

I'd love to know more about the bias...where do you see it most evident?

[Ryan Goble]

Hi Debbie, I have to say I didn't look that carefully at it just thought anyone who was should be mindful of the organizations mission (even if it is an AWESOME mission).  So I'm afraid I have no specifics - just something to look out for :(

[Kristin Fontichiaro]

DA, you read my mind.