Library variables affects test scores at all educational levels

TAAS [Texas Assessment of Academic Skills] performance was associated with different library factors at each educational level. Library variables found to be important were: Elementary School [K/MS]:

• Library volumes purchased in 1999-00 per 100 students
• Library operational expenditures per student
• Library computers connected to a modem per 100 students
• Library software packages per 100 students

Middle/Junior High [K/MS]:

• Identifying materials fo instructional units developed by teachers
• Providing information skills instruction to individuals or groups

High School [T]:

• Library staff per 100 students
• Library staff hours per 100 students
• Library hours of operation per 100 students
• Volumes per students
• Current subscriptions to magazines and newspapers per 100 students
• Planning instructional units with teachers
• Providing staff development to teachers