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School library programs are critical to 21st century learners. A presentation related to PA libraries by Joyce Valenza.
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All Pennsylvania students deserve an equitable education
Every student deserves the services of an on-site licensed library media specialist.
but . . .
our school library programs are
a tale of inequity
Students and teachers without the services of a qualified library media specialist,
without a funded library program . . .
Rpongsaj. “Locked Doors.”4 Nov. 2006. Flickr Creative Commons Pool. 19 Mar. 2008. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/pong/288223209/>.
are at a significant disadvantage.
They are less likely to learn and practice 21st century skills of information and technology literacy,
to understand the importance of digital citizenship in today’s world.
Professional school librarians . . .
build developmentally appropriate collections of reading and research materials
that promote life-long learning and love of reading
Collections look different these days.
collection
BLOGSWIKIBOOKS e-books
RSS feeds
Streamed media
databases
audiobooks
online survey tools
web portalsbooks
search engines
magazines
newspapers
Professional school librarians . . .
collaboratively plan, teach and assess with classroom teachers
Professional school librarians . . .
teach critical information and communication skills necessary for academic and business success.
Professional school librarians . . .
help teachers integrate relevant information and communication technologies into lessons.
Professional school librarians . . .
promote use of high quality print and electronic resources.
including our state-funded databases:
Professional school librarians . . .
promote independent reading,
the best in children’s and young adult literature.
Independent reading is critical.
You become a reader because . . .
someone led you to the world of books even before you could read,
let you taste the magic of stories, took you to the library, and allowed you to stay up later at night to read in bed.
Jim Trelease, author The Read Aloud
Handbook
Unlike public libraries:
“School libraries help teachers teach and children learn.”
First Lady, and former school librarian, Laura Bush
Professional school librarians . . .
work with school leaders and administrators to leverage technology investments,
work to level the playing field, promote equity, help to reduce the achievement gap.
But . . .
The average age of books in local school librariesis 25 years.
(Berks, Bucks, Beaver, and Luzerne regional survey. Follett, 2007)
Edwards, Ali. “Books.” 12 June 2006. FlickrCreative Commons Pool. 28 Mar. 2008.
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/aliedwards/543067160/>.
Nearly 40% of all PA public schools are without a librarian and school library.
(estimated 2006-07 data, there are 3,568 public schools and 2,248 school librarians)
In Philadelphia, more than 75% of the city’s 265 public schools do not have alibrarian or a library.
Will you endorse this
when evidence shows
For 3 tested grades, the relationship between staffing and PSSA reading scores is positive and statistically significant.
Measuring Up to Standards. (c2000) Study of PA School Libraries. <http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us/libraries/lib/libraries/measuringup.pdf>.
Three out of five elementaryschools with adequate library staff (61%) reported averageor above-average reading scores.
readingscores
Measuring Up to Standards. (c2000) Study of PA School Libraries. <http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us/libraries/lib/libraries/measuringup.pdf>.
The same proportion of schools without adequate staffing reported below-average scores.
readingscores
Measuring Up to Standards. (c2000) Study of PA School Libraries. <http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us/libraries/lib/libraries/measuringup.pdf>.
PA middle schools with the best PSSA reading scores spend twice as much on their school libraries as the lowest scoring schools.
More than 18 studies, replicated in states across the country . . .
Library Research Service<http://lrs.org>.
show student achievement increases an average of 10%-20%
when school library media centers are staffed with certified school librarians.
In Washington State
three moms,
concerned about reductions in school library programs,
successfully lobbied state legislators for $4 million in emergency bridge funding.
“Spokane Moms.”1 Feb. 2008. ALA Fund Our Future Flickr Group.24 Mar. 2008. <http:// www.flickr.com/photos/ala_members/sets/72157603853026097/ >.
They continue to lobby to ensure students across the
state have library programs
and certified librarians.
The Washington State legislature is rethinking
the meaning of the phrase
basic education.
How do library media specialists make a difference?
Media specialists introduce resources and teach students and teachers how to best use them.
Among those resources—our state databases!
Media specialists organize the Web for their learning communities.
Media specialists teach literacy:
traditional literacy
information literacy
media literacy
digital literacy
Media specialists ensure equity:
access for all students:
access to information
in all its formats
access to technology
access to skills
Library media specialists teach learners to . . .
inquire, think critically,
gain knowledge
research inquire
develop a thesis
take a stand
organize
analyze synthesizequestion
apply their learning
debate
evaluate information
biasrelevance
timelinessauthority
points of view
credentials
In new information formats
purpose
draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply
knowledge, create new knowledge
share knowledge, participate ethically &
productively
collaborate and createtraditional papers
blogpodcast
streamed videoconcept map
digital storytelling
public service announcements
student-produced digital instruction
present
demonstrate information ethics
documentationdigital citizenship
Creative Commonssafety
respect for intellectual property
academic integrity
intellectual freedom
pursue personal & aesthetic growth
independent reading
viewing
listening
author visitsschool-wide reading initiatives
poetry slams
galleries of student work
video book trailers
collections that meet needs of all learners
book fairs
review blogs
podcast reviews
book clubs
booktalks
Media specialists are working to ensure the success of the Governor’s CFF technology initiative.
NO EXTRA FUNDING REQUIRED!
Many media specialists are actively involved CFF partners.
Others can be partners with some professional development.
But, what happened to PDE’s School Library Services Division?
at a time we need it most?
Research shows that the highest achieving students attend schools with
good library media centers.
The library media specialist builds age & developmentally appropriate collections
in all media formats
for all learners
The media specialist
collaborates in teaching and integrating information and technology literacy standards
and develops learning activities that improve student achievement.
School libraries are not just a nice extra.
School libraries are a core service.
All students deserve an equitable education.
Every Pennsylvania student deserves the services of an on-site licensed library media specialist.
The learners of our state need your support.
They need your action.
Nationwide data available at:Library Research Service Research and Statistics About Libraries,"Impact Studies." http://www.lrs.org/impact.asp
Other statistics available from the American Library Association: http://ala.org/ala/issues/issuesadvocacy.cfm
Thanks to Doug Johnson and the librarians of MEMO for their advocacy ideas.
Thanks to Deb Kachel, Mansfield University, for local statistics.
For more information on the Spokane Moms http://www.fundourfuturewashington.org/
Music
Camp, Manolo. “Medieval.” 24 Mar. 2008. <http://www.manolocamp.net/music/mp3/Manolo%20Camp
%20-%20Medieval.mp3>.
Prepared by Joyce Kasman Valenza, April 2008.