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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">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 21<sup>st</sup> century
learners: A report on Pennsylvania’s public school libraries,” <a href="http://www.elc-pa.org/Creating21stCenturyLearners_LibraryDataReport.10.17.12.pdf">
http://www.elc-pa.org/Creating21stCenturyLearners_LibraryDataReport.10.17.12.pdf</a>. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">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.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Just some of my thoughts on this issue. Thanks for bringing it up!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Candice Watkins<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Library Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Clatsop Community College<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Carol Dinges<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:52 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Tony Greiner; libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Carol Dinges<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Lebanon Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Libs-Or [<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Tony Greiner<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 19, 2013 9:08 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Tony<br>
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<a href="mailto:**tony_greiner@hotmail.com**">**tony_greiner@hotmail.com**</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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> 1. History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980 to 2011<br>
> (Jennifer Maurer)<br>
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> Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:30:35 +0000<br>
> From: "Jennifer Maurer" <<a href="mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us">jennifer.maurer@state.or.us</a>><br>
> To: "'libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us'"<br>
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> Subject: [Libs-Or] History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980<br>
> to 2011<br>
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> 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:<br>
> <br>
> School Year<br>
> <br>
> FTE Library Support Staff<br>
> <br>
> FTE Licensed Librarians<br>
> <br>
> Percent Change from 1980 to 2011<br>
> <br>
> No. of Students Per Licensed Librarian<br>
> <br>
> Percent Change from 1980 to 2011<br>
> <br>
> 1980-81<br>
> <br>
> n/a<br>
> <br>
> 818<br>
> <br>
> n/a<br>
> <br>
> 547<br>
> <br>
> n/a<br>
> <br>
> 2010-11<br>
> <br>
> 682<br>
> <br>
> 308<br>
> <br>
> n/a<br>
> <br>
> 1,822<br>
> <br>
> n/a<br>
> <br>
> 2011-12<br>
> <br>
> 697<br>
> <br>
> 203<br>
> <br>
> -75%<br>
> <br>
> 2,763<br>
> <br>
> +405%<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> 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<<a href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1821">http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1821</a>>.
Note that the staffing chart on PDF page 15 of the 2011-12 report card<<a href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/annreportcard/rptcard2012.pdf">http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/annreportcard/rptcard2012.pdf</a>> (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.<br>
> <br>
> Questions? Please ask.<br>
> <br>
> Thanks,<br>
> Jen<br>
> <br>
> Jennifer Maurer<br>
> School Library Consultant<br>
> Oregon State Library<br>
> 250 Winter Street NE<br>
> Salem, OR 97301<br>
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