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School Libraries & Education Future Scan September 12, 2009

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School Libraries & Education

Future Scan

September 12, 2009

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School Libraries & Education

Significant changes in school libraries/education in the past 3-5 years

Accountability based on student test scores rather than inputs/output

Greater electronic access to library resources (incoming and outgoing)

Less emphasis on program administration and more emphasis on teaching & learning

% of schools with a school library trending down Despite overall increase in % of schools with certified SLMS

severe regional cutbacks

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School Libraries & Education

Assumptions about the next 3-5 years

Federal government will redefine accountability Common core standards will be adopted Demand for innovation will result in changing school structure School improvement data will drive allocation of billions of

federal dollars Trend towards unwalled, networked library will continue Access to digital resources will increase Value of and funding for SLMP will depend on role SLMS plays

in this environment

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School Libraries & Education

Assumptions with the greatest impact on ALA in the next 3-5 years

Funding decisions will be data/research driven ESEA (formerly NCLB) will be reauthorized Common core standards will be adopted The instructional role of the school librarian may not

be understood/apparent to decision-makers

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School Libraries & Education

Critical uncertainties that, if they occurred, could significantly impact the library profession in the next 3-5 years

Federal programs/legislation are silent on SLMP’s Decision-makers view school librarians as replaceable Digital products traditionally thought of as "library materials“ go

directly into curriculum management systems and directly to teacher/student desktops

Young people embrace or dismiss the idea that an information expert or readers' advisor represents a useful and valuable supporter.

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School Libraries & Education

Linda Braun, President, YALSA

Thom Barthelmess, President, ALSC

Steve Matthews, ALA Executive Board member

Julie Walker, Executive Director, AASL

Mary Ghikas, ALA Senior AED