School Library Research (SLR) News
AASL extends application deadline for SLR volunteer editor position
Mary 16, 2013
AASL has extended the deadline for applications for the position of Editor for its online journal, School Library Research. Applicants with experience in scholarly research and publishing interested in serving as an Editor or Co-editor now have until May 31, 2013, to submit their application.
New Research Papers Published
April 17, 2013
Two all-new research papers for Volume 16 are now available to view. Click on the title below to view the PDF. You can also view these papers in the Volume 16 Archive.
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Kovalik, Cindy; Yutzey, Susan; and Piazza, Laura. “Information Literacy and High School Seniors: Perceptions of the Research Process.”  |
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Whittingham, Jeff; Huffman, Stephanie; Christensen, Rob; and McAllister, Tracy. “Use of Audiobooks in a School Library and Positive Effects of Struggling Readers’ Participation in a Library-Sponsored Audiobook Club.” |
AASL Seeks Volunteer Editor for SLR
March 6, 2013
AASL is seeking a volunteer editor for its peer-reviewed online research journal, School Library Research (SLR). The responsibilities of the editor include setting the scope and tone of the journal, managing editorial activities and the refereeing process and soliciting high-quality articles. Additional information on responsibilities, qualifications and the application process is available at www.ala.org/aasl/slr/editor.
New Research Papers Published
February 19, 2013
Two all-new research papers for Volume 16 are now available to view. Click on the title below to view the PDF. You can also view these papers in the Volume 16 Archive.
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Hughes-Hassell, Sandra; Elizabeth Overberg, and Shannon Harris. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ)-Themed Literature for Teens: Are School Libraries Providing Adequate Collections? |
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Subramaniam, Mega ; Rebecca Oxley, and Christie Kodama. School Librarians as Ambassadors of Inclusive Information Access for Students with Disabilities. |
New Research Papers Published
December 7, 2012
Two all-new research papers for Volume 15 are now available to view. Click on the title below to view the PDF. You can also view these papers in the Volume 15 Archive.
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Moreillon, Judi; Maria Cahill, and Rebecca McKee. State Library Conferences as Professional Development Venues: Unbalanced Support for the AASL-Defined Roles of the School Librarian. |
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Collins, Karla B. and Carol A. Doll. Resource Provisions of a High School Library Collection. |
New Research Papers Published
November 1, 2012
Three all-new research papers for Volume 15 are now available to view. Click on the title below to view the PDF. You can also view these papers in the Volume 15 Archive.
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Samuel Kai Wah Chu. Assessing Information Literacy: A Case Study of Primary 5 Students in Hong Kong. |
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Mirah J. Dow and Jacqueline McMahon-Lakin. School Librarian Staffing Levels and Student Achievement as Represented in 2006–2009 Kansas Annual Yearly Progress Data. |
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Patricia Montiel-Overall and Anthony C.R. Hernández. The Effect of Professional Development on Teacher and Librarian Collaboration: Preliminary Findings Using a Revised Instrument, TLC-III. |
New Research Papers Published
August 24, 2012
Three all-new research papers for Volume 15 are now available to view. Click on the title below to view the PDF. You can also view these papers in the Volume 15 Archive.
School Library Research Volume 13 Now Available in PDF Format!
August 21, 2012
All research in Volume 13 has been converted to professional PDF format. You can view the reformatted papers in the Volume 13 Archive. You can also click on the Volume 13 cover image to view all of the papers in a collected edition PDF, complete with table of contents.
New Research Papers Published
July 12, 2012
Three all-new research papers for Volume 15 are now available to view. Click on the title below to view the PDF. You can also view these papers in the Volume 15 Archive.
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Melissa P. Johnston. School Librarians as Technology Integration Leaders: Enablers and Barriers to Leadership Enactment. |
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Patricia Antrim and Jennifer Robins. School Librarians and Response to Intervention. |
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Sue Kimmel. Collaboration as School Reform: Are There Patterns in the Chaos of Planning with Teachers? |
School Library Research Debuts New Look and Website
April 30, 2012
Welcome to School Library Research (SLR), the newly revamped continuation of the American Association of School Librarian’s prestigious, refereed research journal. Along with the new logo and name change, which debuted last month, this website features all new navigation, formatting and features. Changes include:
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All new logo
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Brand new PDF format for all published manuscripts, starting with Volume 15
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Retroactive conversion of Volume 14 manuscripts to PDF (more to come!)
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All new left navigation, making the site easier to navigate and access information
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New right navigation box with icons
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Revised submission guidelines now in PDF format
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New electronic manuscript submission form making it easy to submit your papers
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New electronic mailing list form to help you keep up-to-date on the latest published research
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All new Editor's Choice, which features SLR papers that provide insight into chapters from AASL’s Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs
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New electronic feedback form to share your thoughts on the journal
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New Knowledge Quest Spotlight which highlights SLR archived articles that fit with Knowledge Quest themes
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Brand new News & Highlights section which will spotlight the latest research manuscripts published here, along with any news about SLR and its contributors from the web
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All new covers created for each volume of the journal
Later this year you will also get an all-new updated Index Search, allowing all users to find SLR articles by keyword.
New Research Papers Published
April 30, 2012
The first three research papers for Volume 15 are now available to view. Click on the title below to view the PDF. You can also view these papers in the Volume 15 Archive.
