Student Learning Through Wisconsin School Library Media Centers: Case Study Report.

TitleStudent Learning Through Wisconsin School Library Media Centers: Case Study Report.
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsSmith, EG, EGS Research & Consulting
Series TitleWisconsin Department of Public Instruction
InstitutionWisconsin Department of Public Instruction
CityMadison, WI
Impact Statement: 
Recognized connection between students' academic achievement and the library media program
In addition to being an instructional leader, the LMS also serves as the technology integration leader
Library media specialists help teachers make their curriculum resource-rich and develop new units
Students with better staffed libraries score higher on the ACT
Teachers view library media specialists as an indispensable source of ideas and support
Top 25 high scoring schools have large library media operating budgets
Library staff in the top middle schools spend more time on collaboration