[Libs-Or] School Library Staffing: One thing OLA should do.

Thu Nov 21 07:07:07 PST 2013

Well said, Tony. I couldn't agree more. Thank you the analysis and
 research.
John

On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 9:41 PM, Tony Greiner <tony_greiner at hotmail.com>wrote:

> The disgraceful state of Oregon Public Education, and specifically school
> libraries in Oregon should be of interest to all people in our profession.
>
> And I think OLA can make a change in its policies that can help bring back
> school librarians.
>
> Currently, the potentially useful Public Action Committee "People for
> Oregon Libraries" devotes most of its funds to people running for the state
> legislature.
>
> But that isn't where funding decisions are made. They are made, as Garrett
> Trott pointed out, at local school boards.
>
> We should change the focus of the giving of "People for Oregon Libraries"
> from the legislature to local school board elections. The dollar impact
> will be greater, and we will be putting our political money into the
> campaigns of those that say "staff school libraries."
>
> Oregon has a structure for the 'little people' to have influence in
> elections. Contributions to candidates and Political Action Committees, up
> to $50 a person, can be applied as a tax credit on Oregon taxes. Which
> means, essentially, that $50 of your tax bill can be devote to a political
> cause or candidate. You have to pay the tax anyway...but this allows you to
> participate in a 'taxpayer-funded election' with no real out-of-pocket
> expense.
>
> OLA has over 1,000 members. If even half of us contributed the $50 annual
> amount, we would have a $25,000 war chest a year.  According to a recent
> report, 75% of *winning *candidates spend less than $1000, and even in
> large districts, $10,000 is on the high end. ("School Boards at the Dawn of
> the 21st Century, page 34 and 35).
>
> With $25,000 a year, we could make 50 contributions of $500 to candidates
> that support school libraries, and for many that contribution would pay for
> half of their election costs!  That could get us some real influence at the
> level where it counts. With 197 school districts in Oregon, we could be
> getting good numbers of pro-library people on school boards across the
> state in just a few years.
>
> We did not lose our school librarians overnight, and we will not get them
> back overnight. But we will not get them back at all unless we act. If we
> won't do something, who will?
>
> Tony Greiner
>
>
>
>
>
> **tony_greiner at hotmail.com**
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> > Libraries (Suzanne Sager)
> > 2. PCC's Library Assistant Program - Winter 2014 Courses
> > (Lori Wamsley)
> > 3. Re: School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011 (Jennifer Maurer)
> > 4. Re: School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011 (Trott, Garrett)
> > 5. Re: School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011 (Valerie Hauser)
> > 6. OHSU History of Medicine Society lecture - Wednesday,
> > December 4, 2013 (Pierina Parise)
> > 7. Re: School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > (Rich Wandschneider)
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:02:42 -0800
> > From: Suzanne Sager <bvss at pdx.edu>
> > To: Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > Subject: [Libs-Or] Fwd: [alacro-l] New Financial Education Webinar for
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> > FYI,
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> > Suzanne Sager
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> > Date: Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 10:47 AM
> > Subject: [alacro-l] New Financial Education Webinar for Public Libraries
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> > November 19, 2013 -- New Blog Post from UpNext: The IMLS
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> > *New Financial Education Webinar for Libraries*
> > The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and IMLS invite public libraries
> > to join us for a webinar Wednesday, December 4 from 3:00 p.m.?4:00 p.m.
> ET.
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:04:57 -0800
> > From: Lori Wamsley <lori.wamsley at pcc.edu>
> > To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > Subject: [Libs-Or] PCC's Library Assistant Program - Winter 2014
> > Courses
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> > Portland Community College's (PCC) Library Assistant certificate program
> is
> > offering the following courses this Winter:
> >
> > ED 103Desktop Publishing for
> > Educators<
> http://www.pcc.edu/schedule/default.cfm?fa=dspCourse2&thisTerm=201401&crsCode=ED103&subjCode=ED&crsNum=103&topicCode=ED&subtopicCode=LMTR&crnList=18256
> >
> > ED 111Collection
> > Development<
> http://www.pcc.edu/schedule/default.cfm?fa=dspCourse2&thisTerm=201401&crsCode=ED111&subjCode=ED&crsNum=111&topicCode=ED&subtopicCode=LMTR&crnList=18263
> >
> > (online course)ED 112Intro to Children's
> > Literature<
> http://www.pcc.edu/schedule/default.cfm?fa=dspCourse2&thisTerm=201401&crsCode=ED112&subjCode=ED&crsNum=112&topicCode=ED&subtopicCode=LMTR&crnList=11635
> >ED
> > 119Library Access
> > Services<
> http://www.pcc.edu/schedule/default.cfm?fa=dspCourse2&thisTerm=201401&crsCode=ED119&subjCode=ED&crsNum=119&topicCode=ED&subtopicCode=LMTR&crnList=18264
> >
> > (online
> > course)ED 122Library Technical
> > Services<
> http://www.pcc.edu/schedule/default.cfm?fa=dspCourse2&thisTerm=201401&crsCode=ED122&subjCode=ED&crsNum=122&topicCode=ED&subtopicCode=LMTR&crnList=18265
> >
> > (online
> > course)ED 134Library Technology
> > I<
> http://www.pcc.edu/schedule/default.cfm?fa=dspCourse2&thisTerm=201401&crsCode=ED134&subjCode=ED&crsNum=134&topicCode=ED&subtopicCode=LMTR&crnList=18266
> >
> > (online
> > course)ED 136Learning with
> > Technology<
> http://www.pcc.edu/schedule/default.cfm?fa=dspCourse2&thisTerm=201401&crsCode=ED136&subjCode=ED&crsNum=136&topicCode=ED&subtopicCode=LMTR&crnList=15269,15269
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> > (online
> > course)
> > ED 224Foundations of
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> > (online
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> >
> > Registration for Winter classes is now open and can be done through this
> > website: http://www.pcc.edu/registration/
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> > Winter classes begin January 6, 2014.
> >
> > For more information about PCC's Library Assistant certificate program,
> > please e-mail Lori Wamsley at: lori.wamsley at pcc.edu
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> > Message: 3
> > Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:21:08 +0000
> > From: "Jennifer Maurer" <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>
> > To: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> > <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > Message-ID:
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> > Yes, there have been a large number of school library impact studies
> that demonstrate positive correlations between student achievement and
> strong school library programs run by licensed librarians. Several sites
> are trying to collect them, including
> http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/impact-studies/.
> >
> > Oregon's study was done by Keith Curry Lance and two others in 2001. My
> favorite finding is this:
> >
> > Whatever the current level of development of a school?s library media
> (LM) program, these findings indicate that incremental improvements
> > in its staffing, collections, and budget will yield incremental
> increases in reading scores (
> http://www.davidvl.org/LanceStudies/ORStudy.pdf).
> >
> > I've heard rumblings from OASL and others that maybe it's time for
> another Oregon study. In my personal opinion -- that of a school librarian
> who was RIFed from school library jobs two times in her first three years
> in Oregon because of budget cuts -- I'm not convinced that another study to
> show school and district administrators would convince them to change their
> minds. I lean towards trying to identify "new approaches that
> connect/resonate with our intended audience." All that being said, as the
> School Library Consultant, I'll support folks as I am able.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jen
> >
> > Jennifer Maurer
> > School Library Consultant
> > Oregon State Library
> > 250 Winter St NE
> > Salem, OR 97301
> > 503.378.5011
> > jennifer.maurer at state.or.us
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Libs-Or [libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] on behalf of
> Candice Watkins [CWatkins at clatsopcc.edu]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:42 AM
> > To: Carol Dinges; Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >
> > There have been quite a few studies on this topic over the years. One of
> the most recent, very thorough, studies is the article, ?Creating 21st
> century learners: A report on Pennsylvania?s public school libraries,?
> http://www.elc-pa.org/Creating21stCenturyLearners_LibraryDataReport.10.17.12.pdf.
> This study shows the dramatic correlation between a strong library program
> and student success, particularly between having a full time credentialed
> librarian on staff and increased test scores in reading and writing. This
> study was also one of the first, if not the first, to tie in and consider
> the Common Core Standards and AASL standards into the research.
> >
> > I read somewhere recently that since the 1960s, there have been 50 or so
> similar research studies done that show the strong correlation between
> professional K-12 librarians and student success. It is very frustrating
> that, as Carol points out, those that hold the purse strings, except in
> rare instances, do not seem to listen to this research. That said, it
> doesn?t mean that we should stop pursuing this avenue. Perhaps a new
> research study for Oregon is in order? We?ll also need to find new
> approaches that connect/resonate with our intended audience. That?s the
> trick is figuring out what those new approaches will look like.
> >
> > Just some of my thoughts on this issue. Thanks for bringing it up!
> >
> > Candice Watkins
> > Library Director
> > Clatsop Community College
> >
> >
> > From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
> Behalf Of Carol Dinges
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:52 AM
> > To: Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >
> > As one of the former school librarians, I used to feel optimistic that
> the indisputable research connecting academic achievement to students?
> access to quality library programs staffed with licensed librarians would
> resonate with decision-makers. Unfortunately, I no longer believe that
> legislators, school boards, and others who hold the power care at all about
> anything but cutting costs. They may put on a show of concern for students?
> learning opportunities ? nodding like bobble-heads ? but their actions
> indicate profound apathy.
> >
> > Carol Dinges
> > Lebanon Public Library
> >
> > From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
> Behalf Of Tony Greiner
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 9:08 PM
> > To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:
> libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >
> > I would be very interesting to compare the horrendous decline in school
> librarians with the concomitant decline in SAT and OAKS scores. If it shows
> what I think it will show, that could be a real tool to getting librarians
> back in schools, books in kids hands, and more readers in the early grades.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > **tony_greiner at hotmail.com**<mailto:**tony_greiner at hotmail.com**>
> > > From: libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:
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> > > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:38 -0700
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> > > 1. History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980 to 2011
> > > (Jennifer Maurer)
> > >
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> > > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:30:35 +0000
> > > From: "Jennifer Maurer" <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:
> jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>
> > > To: "'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'"
> > > <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:
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> > > Subject: [Libs-Or] History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980
> > > to 2011
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> > > Please pardon the cross posting.
> > >
> > > The State Librarian has tracked the number of full-time equivalent
> (FTE) licensed school librarians employed in Oregon public schools since
> the 1980-81 school year. Recently we also started tracking the number of
> FTE school library support staff. For figures and a chart related to the
> 31-year span, see the attached PDF. Here is brief snapshot:
> > >
> > > School Year
> > >
> > > FTE Library Support Staff
> > >
> > > FTE Licensed Librarians
> > >
> > > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> > >
> > > No. of Students Per Licensed Librarian
> > >
> > > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> > >
> > > 1980-81
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 818
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 547
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 2010-11
> > >
> > > 682
> > >
> > > 308
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 1,822
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 2011-12
> > >
> > > 697
> > >
> > > 203
> > >
> > > -75%
> > >
> > > 2,763
> > >
> > > +405%
> > >
> > >
> > > The information comes from the Oregon Department of Education. As of
> the last few years, some of the figures were pulled from the Oregon
> Statewide Annual Report Card<
> http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1821>. Note that the staffing
> chart on PDF page 15 of the 2011-12 report card<
> http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/annreportcard/rptcard2012.pdf> (and for
> some previous years) combines figures for school library licensed and
> support staff. When we pointed out that this could be confusing since there
> is a separate row for support staff, ODE added a note to the bottom of the
> chart. We seek clarification from ODE staff about the separate figures for
> licensed versus support staff.
> > >
> > > Questions? Please ask.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Jen
> > >
> > > Jennifer Maurer
> > > School Library Consultant
> > > Oregon State Library
> > > 250 Winter Street NE
> > > Salem, OR 97301
> > > 503.378.5011
> > > jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:
> jennifer.maurer at state.or.us%3cmailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>
> > >
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> > Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:58:33 +0000
> > From: "Trott, Garrett" <GTrott at corban.edu>
> > To: 'Jennifer Maurer' <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>,
> > "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> > <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
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> > If I could add my two cents to this conversation...
> >
> > I work in an academic library at a private university, however I am also
> on my local school board - the North Santiam School District, which is
> comprised of Stayton, Sublimity, Mehama, and Lyons. I will be the first to
> admit that school libraries are suffering, I completely agree with the
> stats. However, the fact that they are struggling is just one part of the
> bigger picture. Public schools, as a whole, are struggling financially.
> There are several reasons for this - stagnant property value (some of the
> income schools get is typically based on property taxes), mandated (and
> currently unfunded) all-day kindergarten approaching in 2015, disproportion
> of allocated funds, and PERS. I am by no means an expert in any of these,
> nor am I suggesting that every school district manages their funds
> adequately, but schools are struggling financially to meet all the state
> and federal mandates (which again are often unfunded). I am not suggesting
> that there is no correlation between
> > a strong school library program and student success, but there are many
> issues that make a school successful, and when funding is short, what will
> take precedence in the mind of a school board member? I think it would be a
> new classroom and a new teacher to lower student:teacher ratio (which I
> assume also has a high correlation with student success) - and makes more
> sense to someone not familiar with these studies that suggest the
> correlation between student success and libraries.
> >
> > It is our responsibility as librarians and as public citizens to educate
> our community on the value of libraries - public, academic, and K12. If a
> lack of K12 librarians is an issue of concern the place where they need to
> be heard is at school district board meeting. At our board meetings, we
> always have a platform for public participation - and we greatly value
> anybody who takes time out of a busy schedule to share their concerns.
> However, we rarely have anybody come to the platform to share a concern. Or
> an even better way to advocate for this in public schools is to run for a
> school board, or advocate for a person running who will support K12
> libraries.
> >
> > I do agree that funding needs to be increased for K12 libraries, but the
> public (including school board members) needs to be educated on the value
> libraries bring (including K12 libraries) to their learning communities.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Garrett Trott
> > Reference/Instruction Librarian
> > CORBAN UNIVERSITY
> > 5000 Deer Park Drive SE
> > Salem, Ore.
> > Voice -- 503-589-8116
> > Text/SMS -- 503-551-7690
> > Fax -- 503-375-7196
> > gtrott at corban.edu
> > Web Site: www.corban.edu
> >
> > From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
> Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:21 PM
> > To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >
> > Yes, there have been a large number of school library impact studies
> that demonstrate positive correlations between student achievement and
> strong school library programs run by licensed librarians. Several sites
> are trying to collect them, including
> http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/impact-studies/.
> >
> > Oregon's study was done by Keith Curry Lance and two others in 2001. My
> favorite finding is this:
> >
> > Whatever the current level of development of a school's library media
> (LM) program, these findings indicate that incremental improvements
> > in its staffing, collections, and budget will yield incremental
> increases in reading scores (
> http://www.davidvl.org/LanceStudies/ORStudy.pdf).
> >
> > I've heard rumblings from OASL and others that maybe it's time for
> another Oregon study. In my personal opinion -- that of a school librarian
> who was RIFed from school library jobs two times in her first three years
> in Oregon because of budget cuts -- I'm not convinced that another study to
> show school and district administrators would convince them to change their
> minds. I lean towards trying to identify "new approaches that
> connect/resonate with our intended audience." All that being said, as the
> School Library Consultant, I'll support folks as I am able.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jen
> >
> > Jennifer Maurer
> > School Library Consultant
> > Oregon State Library
> > 250 Winter St NE
> > Salem, OR 97301
> > 503.378.5011
> > jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>
> > ________________________________
> > From: Libs-Or [libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] on behalf of
> Candice Watkins [CWatkins at clatsopcc.edu]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:42 AM
> > To: Carol Dinges; Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> <mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > There have been quite a few studies on this topic over the years. One of
> the most recent, very thorough, studies is the article, "Creating 21st
> century learners: A report on Pennsylvania's public school libraries,"
> http://www.elc-pa.org/Creating21stCenturyLearners_LibraryDataReport.10.17.12.pdf.
> This study shows the dramatic correlation between a strong library program
> and student success, particularly between having a full time credentialed
> librarian on staff and increased test scores in reading and writing. This
> study was also one of the first, if not the first, to tie in and consider
> the Common Core Standards and AASL standards into the research.
> >
> > I read somewhere recently that since the 1960s, there have been 50 or so
> similar research studies done that show the strong correlation between
> professional K-12 librarians and student success. It is very frustrating
> that, as Carol points out, those that hold the purse strings, except in
> rare instances, do not seem to listen to this research. That said, it
> doesn't mean that we should stop pursuing this avenue. Perhaps a new
> research study for Oregon is in order? We'll also need to find new
> approaches that connect/resonate with our intended audience. That's the
> trick is figuring out what those new approaches will look like.
> >
> > Just some of my thoughts on this issue. Thanks for bringing it up!
> >
> > Candice Watkins
> > Library Director
> > Clatsop Community College
> >
> >
> > From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
> Behalf Of Carol Dinges
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:52 AM
> > To: Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:
> libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >
> > As one of the former school librarians, I used to feel optimistic that
> the indisputable research connecting academic achievement to students'
> access to quality library programs staffed with licensed librarians would
> resonate with decision-makers. Unfortunately, I no longer believe that
> legislators, school boards, and others who hold the power care at all about
> anything but cutting costs. They may put on a show of concern for students'
> learning opportunities - nodding like bobble-heads - but their actions
> indicate profound apathy.
> >
> > Carol Dinges
> > Lebanon Public Library
> >
> > From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
> Behalf Of Tony Greiner
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 9:08 PM
> > To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:
> libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >
> > I would be very interesting to compare the horrendous decline in school
> librarians with the concomitant decline in SAT and OAKS scores. If it shows
> what I think it will show, that could be a real tool to getting librarians
> back in schools, books in kids hands, and more readers in the early grades.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > **tony_greiner at hotmail.com**<mailto:**tony_greiner at hotmail.com**>
> > > From: libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:
> libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > > Subject: Libs-Or Digest, Vol 122, Issue 32
> > > To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:
> libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:38 -0700
> > >
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> > > Today's Topics:
> > >
> > > 1. History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980 to 2011
> > > (Jennifer Maurer)
> > >
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 1
> > > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:30:35 +0000
> > > From: "Jennifer Maurer" <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:
> jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>
> > > To: "'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'"
> > > <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:
> libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
> > > Subject: [Libs-Or] History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980
> > > to 2011
> > > Message-ID:
> > >
> <B60CC3E64AD0D941AA792F1955E3D5C337DF1A1C at OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local
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> > >
> > > Please pardon the cross posting.
> > >
> > > The State Librarian has tracked the number of full-time equivalent
> (FTE) licensed school librarians employed in Oregon public schools since
> the 1980-81 school year. Recently we also started tracking the number of
> FTE school library support staff. For figures and a chart related to the
> 31-year span, see the attached PDF. Here is brief snapshot:
> > >
> > > School Year
> > >
> > > FTE Library Support Staff
> > >
> > > FTE Licensed Librarians
> > >
> > > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> > >
> > > No. of Students Per Licensed Librarian
> > >
> > > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> > >
> > > 1980-81
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 818
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 547
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 2010-11
> > >
> > > 682
> > >
> > > 308
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 1,822
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 2011-12
> > >
> > > 697
> > >
> > > 203
> > >
> > > -75%
> > >
> > > 2,763
> > >
> > > +405%
> > >
> > >
> > > The information comes from the Oregon Department of Education. As of
> the last few years, some of the figures were pulled from the Oregon
> Statewide Annual Report Card<
> http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1821>. Note that the staffing
> chart on PDF page 15 of the 2011-12 report card<
> http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/annreportcard/rptcard2012.pdf> (and for
> some previous years) combines figures for school library licensed and
> support staff. When we pointed out that this could be confusing since there
> is a separate row for support staff, ODE added a note to the bottom of the
> chart. We seek clarification from ODE staff about the separate figures for
> licensed versus support staff.
> > >
> > > Questions? Please ask.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Jen
> > >
> > > Jennifer Maurer
> > > School Library Consultant
> > > Oregon State Library
> > > 250 Winter Street NE
> > > Salem, OR 97301
> > > 503.378.5011
> > > jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:
> jennifer.maurer at state.or.us%3cmailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>
> > >
> > > OSLIS || www.oslis.org<http://www.oslis.org>
> > > Learn to research. Research to learn.(c)
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> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:44:41 -0800
> > From: Valerie Hauser <vhauser at ccrls.org>
> > To: "Trott, Garrett" <GTrott at corban.edu>
> > Cc: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> > <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > Message-ID:
> > <CADrKsQ_8SwKbzmO=F0U_RfvbETvRtTgzov4Wkr-YmKcDpSvwig at mail.gmail.com>
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> >
> > This has been a very interesting and enlightening conversation.
> > Unfortunately, I haven't observed that decision-makers for education
> care a
> > fig about studies. If they did, there wouldn't be a long summer vacation
> (I
> > mean, really, how many students are working in the fields during the
> > summer?) and classes for high school kids would start several hours later
> > in the day when they are more alert. We will all keep up the good fight,
> > but don't expect logic to prevail any time soon.
> >
> > Valerie Hauser
> > Jefferson Public Library
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Trott, Garrett <GTrott at corban.edu>
> wrote:
> >
> > > If I could add my two cents to this conversation?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I work in an academic library at a private university, however I am
> also
> > > on my local school board ? the North Santiam School District, which is
> > > comprised of Stayton, Sublimity, Mehama, and Lyons. I will be the
> first to
> > > admit that school libraries are suffering, I completely agree with the
> > > stats. However, the fact that they are struggling is just one part of
> the
> > > bigger picture. Public schools, as a whole, are struggling financially.
> > > There are several reasons for this ? stagnant property value (some of
> the
> > > income schools get is typically based on property taxes), mandated (and
> > > currently unfunded) all-day kindergarten approaching in 2015,
> disproportion
> > > of allocated funds, and PERS. I am by no means an expert in any of
> these,
> > > nor am I suggesting that every school district manages their funds
> > > adequately, but schools are struggling financially to meet all the
> state
> > > and federal mandates (which again are often unfunded). I am not
> suggesting
> > > that there is no correlation between a strong school library program
> and
> > > student success, but there are many issues that make a school
> successful,
> > > and when funding is short, what will take precedence in the mind of a
> > > school board member? I think it would be a new classroom and a new
> teacher
> > > to lower student:teacher ratio (which I assume also has a high
> correlation
> > > with student success) ? and makes more sense to someone not familiar
> with
> > > these studies that suggest the correlation between student success and
> > > libraries.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > It is our responsibility as librarians and as public citizens to
> educate
> > > our community on the value of libraries ? public, academic, and K12.
> If a
> > > lack of K12 librarians is an issue of concern the place where they
> need to
> > > be heard is at school district board meeting. At our board meetings, we
> > > always have a platform for public participation ? and we greatly value
> > > anybody who takes time out of a busy schedule to share their concerns.
> > > However, we rarely have anybody come to the platform to share a
> concern.
> > > Or an even better way to advocate for this in public schools is to run
> for
> > > a school board, or advocate for a person running who will support K12
> > > libraries.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I do agree that funding needs to be increased for K12 libraries, but
> the
> > > public (including school board members) needs to be educated on the
> value
> > > libraries bring (including K12 libraries) to their learning
> communities.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Garrett Trott
> > > Reference/Instruction Librarian
> > > CORBAN UNIVERSITY
> > > 5000 Deer Park Drive SE
> > > Salem, Ore.
> > > Voice -- 503-589-8116
> > >
> > > Text/SMS -- 503-551-7690
> > > Fax -- 503-375-7196
> > > gtrott at corban.edu
> > >
> > > Web Site: www.corban.edu
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] *On
> > > Behalf Of *Jennifer Maurer
> > > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:21 PM
> > >
> > > *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > > *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Yes, there have been a large number of school library impact studies
> that
> > > demonstrate positive correlations between student achievement and
> strong
> > > school library programs run by licensed librarians. Several sites are
> > > trying to collect them, including
> > > http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/impact-studies/.
> > >
> > > Oregon's study was done by Keith Curry Lance and two others in 2001. My
> > > favorite finding is this:
> > >
> > > Whatever the current level of development of a school?s library media
> > > (LM) program, these findings indicate that incremental improvements
> > > in its staffing, collections, and budget will yield incremental
> > > increases in reading scores (
> > > http://www.davidvl.org/LanceStudies/ORStudy.pdf).
> > >
> > > I've heard rumblings from OASL and others that maybe it's time for
> another
> > > Oregon study. In my personal opinion -- that of a school librarian who
> was
> > > RIFed from school library jobs two times in her first three years in
> Oregon
> > > because of budget cuts -- I'm not convinced that another study to show
> > > school and district administrators would convince them to change their
> > > minds. I lean towards trying to identify "new approaches that
> > > connect/resonate with our intended audience." All that being said, as
> the
> > > School Library Consultant, I'll support folks as I am able.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Jen
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Jennifer Maurer
> > > School Library Consultant
> > > Oregon State Library
> > > 250 Winter St NE
> > > Salem, OR 97301
> > > 503.378.5011
> > > jennifer.maurer at state.or.us
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > *From:* Libs-Or [libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] on behalf
> of
> > > Candice Watkins [CWatkins at clatsopcc.edu]
> > > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:42 AM
> > > *To:* Carol Dinges; Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > > *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > >
> > > There have been quite a few studies on this topic over the years. One
> of
> > > the most recent, very thorough, studies is the article, ?Creating
> 21stcentury learners: A report on Pennsylvania?s public school libraries,?
> > >
> http://www.elc-pa.org/Creating21stCenturyLearners_LibraryDataReport.10.17.12.pdf
> .
> > > This study shows the dramatic correlation between a strong library
> program
> > > and student success, particularly between having a full time
> credentialed
> > > librarian on staff and increased test scores in reading and writing.
> This
> > > study was also one of the first, if not the first, to tie in and
> consider
> > > the Common Core Standards and AASL standards into the research.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I read somewhere recently that since the 1960s, there have been 50 or
> so
> > > similar research studies done that show the strong correlation between
> > > professional K-12 librarians and student success. It is very
> frustrating
> > > that, as Carol points out, those that hold the purse strings, except in
> > > rare instances, do not seem to listen to this research. That said, it
> > > doesn?t mean that we should stop pursuing this avenue. Perhaps a new
> > > research study for Oregon is in order? We?ll also need to find new
> > > approaches that connect/resonate with our intended audience. That?s the
> > > trick is figuring out what those new approaches will look like.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Just some of my thoughts on this issue. Thanks for bringing it up!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Candice Watkins
> > >
> > > Library Director
> > >
> > > Clatsop Community College
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<
> libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>]
> > > *On Behalf Of *Carol Dinges
> > > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:52 AM
> > > *To:* Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > > *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > As one of the former school librarians, I used to feel optimistic that
> the
> > > indisputable research connecting academic achievement to students?
> access
> > > to quality library programs staffed with licensed librarians would
> resonate
> > > with decision-makers. Unfortunately, I no longer believe that
> legislators,
> > > school boards, and others who hold the power care at all about
> anything but
> > > cutting costs. They may put on a show of concern for students? learning
> > > opportunities ? nodding like bobble-heads ? but their actions indicate
> > > profound apathy.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Carol Dinges
> > >
> > > Lebanon Public Library
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<
> libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>]
> > > *On Behalf Of *Tony Greiner
> > > *Sent:* Tuesday, November 19, 2013 9:08 PM
> > > *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > > *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I would be very interesting to compare the horrendous decline in school
> > > librarians with the concomitant decline in SAT and OAKS scores. If it
> shows
> > > what I think it will show, that could be a real tool to getting
> librarians
> > > back in schools, books in kids hands, and more readers in the early
> grades.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > **tony_greiner at hotmail.com**
> > >
> > > > From: libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > > > Subject: Libs-Or Digest, Vol 122, Issue 32
> > > > To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > > > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:38 -0700
> > > >
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> > > > 1. History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980 to 2011
> > > > (Jennifer Maurer)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > > Message: 1
> > > > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:30:35 +0000
> > > > From: "Jennifer Maurer" <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>
> > > > To: "'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'"
> > > > <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > > > Subject: [Libs-Or] History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980
> > > > to 2011
> > > > Message-ID:
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> > >
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> > > > Please pardon the cross posting.
> > > >
> > > > The State Librarian has tracked the number of full-time equivalent
> (FTE)
> > > licensed school librarians employed in Oregon public schools since the
> > > 1980-81 school year. Recently we also started tracking the number of
> FTE
> > > school library support staff. For figures and a chart related to the
> > > 31-year span, see the attached PDF. Here is brief snapshot:
> > > >
> > > > School Year
> > > >
> > > > FTE Library Support Staff
> > > >
> > > > FTE Licensed Librarians
> > > >
> > > > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> > > >
> > > > No. of Students Per Licensed Librarian
> > > >
> > > > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> > > >
> > > > 1980-81
> > > >
> > > > n/a
> > > >
> > > > 818
> > > >
> > > > n/a
> > > >
> > > > 547
> > > >
> > > > n/a
> > > >
> > > > 2010-11
> > > >
> > > > 682
> > > >
> > > > 308
> > > >
> > > > n/a
> > > >
> > > > 1,822
> > > >
> > > > n/a
> > > >
> > > > 2011-12
> > > >
> > > > 697
> > > >
> > > > 203
> > > >
> > > > -75%
> > > >
> > > > 2,763
> > > >
> > > > +405%
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The information comes from the Oregon Department of Education. As of
> the
> > > last few years, some of the figures were pulled from the Oregon
> Statewide
> > > Annual Report Card<http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1821>.
> Note
> > > that the staffing chart on PDF page 15 of the 2011-12 report card<
> > > http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/annreportcard/rptcard2012.pdf> (and
> for
> > > some previous years) combines figures for school library licensed and
> > > support staff. When we pointed out that this could be confusing since
> there
> > > is a separate row for support staff, ODE added a note to the bottom of
> the
> > > chart. We seek clarification from ODE staff about the separate figures
> for
> > > licensed versus support staff.
> > > >
> > > > Questions? Please ask.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Jen
> > > >
> > > > Jennifer Maurer
> > > > School Library Consultant
> > > > Oregon State Library
> > > > 250 Winter Street NE
> > > > Salem, OR 97301
> > > > 503.378.5011
> > > > jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>
> > > >
> > > > OSLIS || www.oslis.org
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> > Message: 6
> > Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:49:47 +0000
> > From: Pierina Parise <pparise at emporia.edu>
> > To: Libs-or List <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > Subject: [Libs-Or] OHSU History of Medicine Society lecture -
> > Wednesday, December 4, 2013
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> > OHSU History of Medicine Society lecture sponsored by the OHSU
> Department of Pathology
> > ?I worked day and night trying to save them?: Health Care Professionals
> and the 1918 Influenza Pandemic
> > Nancy K. Bristow, Ph.D.
> > University of Puget Sound
> > Wednesday, December 4, 2013
> > Public lecture: 12:15pm
> > Refreshments served at noon
> > Location: OHSU Old Library Auditorium
> >
> > Nancy Bristow is a Distinguished Professor of History at the University
> of Puget Sound, where her teaching and professional service have been
> recognized with numerous awards. Dr. Bristow earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in
> History from University of California, Berkeley. Her interest in social
> change and World War I led to her research on the cultural and social
> history of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. Her second book, American
> Pandemic: The Lost Worlds of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic was published by
> Oxford University Press in May 2012 and was praised for its vivid narrative
> and new scholarly contributions to the topic. Professor Bristow has also
> published two scholarly articles on the pandemic, and presented her
> research at several conferences and symposia. She is a member of the
> Organization of American Historians and the Southern Historical Association.
> >
> > The lecture is free and open to the public. If you have a disability and
> need an accommodation to attend or participate in this event please contact
> Maija Anderson (503-418-2287) at least five business days prior to the
> event.
> >
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> >
> > Message: 7
> > Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:44:13 -0800
> > From: Rich Wandschneider <rich.wandschneider at gmail.com>
> > To: Valerie Hauser <vhauser at ccrls.org>
> > Cc: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us"
> > <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > Message-ID:
> > <CALKuhxCu9Wc+_vBApaHBE+1Xy35uxCO+k1bqNyHHpWe2XKmk9g at mail.gmail.com>
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> >
> > while we're at it, why do we wait until high school--in most public
> > schools--to teach foreign languages?
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 3:44 PM, Valerie Hauser <vhauser at ccrls.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > > This has been a very interesting and enlightening conversation.
> > > Unfortunately, I haven't observed that decision-makers for education
> care a
> > > fig about studies. If they did, there wouldn't be a long summer
> vacation (I
> > > mean, really, how many students are working in the fields during the
> > > summer?) and classes for high school kids would start several hours
> later
> > > in the day when they are more alert. We will all keep up the good
> fight,
> > > but don't expect logic to prevail any time soon.
> > >
> > > Valerie Hauser
> > > Jefferson Public Library
> > >
> > >
> > > On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Trott, Garrett <GTrott at corban.edu>
> wrote:
> > >
> > >> If I could add my two cents to this conversation?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I work in an academic library at a private university, however I am
> also
> > >> on my local school board ? the North Santiam School District, which is
> > >> comprised of Stayton, Sublimity, Mehama, and Lyons. I will be the
> first to
> > >> admit that school libraries are suffering, I completely agree with the
> > >> stats. However, the fact that they are struggling is just one part of
> the
> > >> bigger picture. Public schools, as a whole, are struggling
> financially.
> > >> There are several reasons for this ? stagnant property value (some of
> the
> > >> income schools get is typically based on property taxes), mandated
> (and
> > >> currently unfunded) all-day kindergarten approaching in 2015,
> disproportion
> > >> of allocated funds, and PERS. I am by no means an expert in any of
> these,
> > >> nor am I suggesting that every school district manages their funds
> > >> adequately, but schools are struggling financially to meet all the
> state
> > >> and federal mandates (which again are often unfunded). I am not
> suggesting
> > >> that there is no correlation between a strong school library program
> and
> > >> student success, but there are many issues that make a school
> successful,
> > >> and when funding is short, what will take precedence in the mind of a
> > >> school board member? I think it would be a new classroom and a new
> teacher
> > >> to lower student:teacher ratio (which I assume also has a high
> correlation
> > >> with student success) ? and makes more sense to someone not familiar
> with
> > >> these studies that suggest the correlation between student success and
> > >> libraries.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> It is our responsibility as librarians and as public citizens to
> educate
> > >> our community on the value of libraries ? public, academic, and K12.
> If a
> > >> lack of K12 librarians is an issue of concern the place where they
> need to
> > >> be heard is at school district board meeting. At our board meetings,
> we
> > >> always have a platform for public participation ? and we greatly value
> > >> anybody who takes time out of a busy schedule to share their concerns.
> > >> However, we rarely have anybody come to the platform to share a
> concern.
> > >> Or an even better way to advocate for this in public schools is to
> run for
> > >> a school board, or advocate for a person running who will support K12
> > >> libraries.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I do agree that funding needs to be increased for K12 libraries, but
> the
> > >> public (including school board members) needs to be educated on the
> value
> > >> libraries bring (including K12 libraries) to their learning
> communities.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Thanks,
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Garrett Trott
> > >> Reference/Instruction Librarian
> > >> CORBAN UNIVERSITY
> > >> 5000 Deer Park Drive SE
> > >> Salem, Ore.
> > >> Voice -- 503-589-8116
> > >>
> > >> Text/SMS -- 503-551-7690
> > >> Fax -- 503-375-7196
> > >> gtrott at corban.edu
> > >>
> > >> Web Site: www.corban.edu
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]
> *On
> > >> Behalf Of *Jennifer Maurer
> > >> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:21 PM
> > >>
> > >> *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > >> *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Yes, there have been a large number of school library impact studies
> that
> > >> demonstrate positive correlations between student achievement and
> strong
> > >> school library programs run by licensed librarians. Several sites are
> > >> trying to collect them, including
> > >> http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/impact-studies/.
> > >>
> > >> Oregon's study was done by Keith Curry Lance and two others in 2001.
> My
> > >> favorite finding is this:
> > >>
> > >> Whatever the current level of development of a school?s library media
> > >> (LM) program, these findings indicate that incremental improvements
> > >> in its staffing, collections, and budget will yield incremental
> > >> increases in reading scores (
> > >> http://www.davidvl.org/LanceStudies/ORStudy.pdf).
> > >>
> > >> I've heard rumblings from OASL and others that maybe it's time for
> > >> another Oregon study. In my personal opinion -- that of a school
> librarian
> > >> who was RIFed from school library jobs two times in her first three
> years
> > >> in Oregon because of budget cuts -- I'm not convinced that another
> study to
> > >> show school and district administrators would convince them to change
> their
> > >> minds. I lean towards trying to identify "new approaches that
> > >> connect/resonate with our intended audience." All that being said, as
> the
> > >> School Library Consultant, I'll support folks as I am able.
> > >>
> > >> Thanks,
> > >> Jen
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Jennifer Maurer
> > >> School Library Consultant
> > >> Oregon State Library
> > >> 250 Winter St NE
> > >> Salem, OR 97301
> > >> 503.378.5011
> > >> jennifer.maurer at state.or.us
> > >> ------------------------------
> > >>
> > >> *From:* Libs-Or [libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] on
> behalf of
> > >> Candice Watkins [CWatkins at clatsopcc.edu]
> > >> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:42 AM
> > >> *To:* Carol Dinges; Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > >> *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > >>
> > >> There have been quite a few studies on this topic over the years. One
> of
> > >> the most recent, very thorough, studies is the article, ?Creating
> 21stcentury learners: A report on Pennsylvania?s public school libraries,?
> > >>
> http://www.elc-pa.org/Creating21stCenturyLearners_LibraryDataReport.10.17.12.pdf
> .
> > >> This study shows the dramatic correlation between a strong library
> program
> > >> and student success, particularly between having a full time
> credentialed
> > >> librarian on staff and increased test scores in reading and writing.
> This
> > >> study was also one of the first, if not the first, to tie in and
> consider
> > >> the Common Core Standards and AASL standards into the research.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I read somewhere recently that since the 1960s, there have been 50 or
> so
> > >> similar research studies done that show the strong correlation between
> > >> professional K-12 librarians and student success. It is very
> frustrating
> > >> that, as Carol points out, those that hold the purse strings, except
> in
> > >> rare instances, do not seem to listen to this research. That said, it
> > >> doesn?t mean that we should stop pursuing this avenue. Perhaps a new
> > >> research study for Oregon is in order? We?ll also need to find new
> > >> approaches that connect/resonate with our intended audience. That?s
> the
> > >> trick is figuring out what those new approaches will look like.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Just some of my thoughts on this issue. Thanks for bringing it up!
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Candice Watkins
> > >>
> > >> Library Director
> > >>
> > >> Clatsop Community College
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<
> libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>]
> > >> *On Behalf Of *Carol Dinges
> > >> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:52 AM
> > >> *To:* Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > >> *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> As one of the former school librarians, I used to feel optimistic that
> > >> the indisputable research connecting academic achievement to students?
> > >> access to quality library programs staffed with licensed librarians
> would
> > >> resonate with decision-makers. Unfortunately, I no longer believe that
> > >> legislators, school boards, and others who hold the power care at all
> about
> > >> anything but cutting costs. They may put on a show of concern for
> > >> students? learning opportunities ? nodding like bobble-heads ? but
> their
> > >> actions indicate profound apathy.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Carol Dinges
> > >>
> > >> Lebanon Public Library
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<
> libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>]
> > >> *On Behalf Of *Tony Greiner
> > >> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 19, 2013 9:08 PM
> > >> *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > >> *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I would be very interesting to compare the horrendous decline in
> school
> > >> librarians with the concomitant decline in SAT and OAKS scores. If it
> shows
> > >> what I think it will show, that could be a real tool to getting
> librarians
> > >> back in schools, books in kids hands, and more readers in the early
> grades.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Tony
> > >>
> > >> **tony_greiner at hotmail.com**
> > >>
> > >> > From: libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> > >> > Subject: Libs-Or Digest, Vol 122, Issue 32
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> > >> > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:38 -0700
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> > >> > 1. History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980 to 2011
> > >> > (Jennifer Maurer)
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
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> > >> > Message: 1
> > >> > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:30:35 +0000
> > >> > From: "Jennifer Maurer" <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>
> > >> > To: "'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'"
> > >> > <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > >> > Subject: [Libs-Or] History of School Library Staffing in Oregon:
> 1980
> > >> > to 2011
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> > >>
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> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> > >> >
> > >> > Please pardon the cross posting.
> > >> >
> > >> > The State Librarian has tracked the number of full-time equivalent
> > >> (FTE) licensed school librarians employed in Oregon public schools
> since
> > >> the 1980-81 school year. Recently we also started tracking the number
> of
> > >> FTE school library support staff. For figures and a chart related to
> the
> > >> 31-year span, see the attached PDF. Here is brief snapshot:
> > >> >
> > >> > School Year
> > >> >
> > >> > FTE Library Support Staff
> > >> >
> > >> > FTE Licensed Librarians
> > >> >
> > >> > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> > >> >
> > >> > No. of Students Per Licensed Librarian
> > >> >
> > >> > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> > >> >
> > >> > 1980-81
> > >> >
> > >> > n/a
> > >> >
> > >> > 818
> > >> >
> > >> > n/a
> > >> >
> > >> > 547
> > >> >
> > >> > n/a
> > >> >
> > >> > 2010-11
> > >> >
> > >> > 682
> > >> >
> > >> > 308
> > >> >
> > >> > n/a
> > >> >
> > >> > 1,822
> > >> >
> > >> > n/a
> > >> >
> > >> > 2011-12
> > >> >
> > >> > 697
> > >> >
> > >> > 203
> > >> >
> > >> > -75%
> > >> >
> > >> > 2,763
> > >> >
> > >> > +405%
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > The information comes from the Oregon Department of Education. As of
> > >> the last few years, some of the figures were pulled from the Oregon
> > >> Statewide Annual Report Card<
> > >> http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1821>. Note that the
> staffing
> > >> chart on PDF page 15 of the 2011-12 report card<
> > >> http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/annreportcard/rptcard2012.pdf> (and
> for
> > >> some previous years) combines figures for school library licensed and
> > >> support staff. When we pointed out that this could be confusing since
> there
> > >> is a separate row for support staff, ODE added a note to the bottom
> of the
> > >> chart. We seek clarification from ODE staff about the separate
> figures for
> > >> licensed versus support staff.
> > >> >
> > >> > Questions? Please ask.
> > >> >
> > >> > Thanks,
> > >> > Jen
> > >> >
> > >> > Jennifer Maurer
> > >> > School Library Consultant
> > >> > Oregon State Library
> > >> > 250 Winter Street NE
> > >> > Salem, OR 97301
> > >> > 503.378.5011
> > >> > jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>
> > >> >
> > >> > OSLIS || www.oslis.org
> > >> > Learn to research. Research to learn.(c)
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