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Certified Librarians Raise Test Scores

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    23 Years of Research Doesn't Lie

  • Original Colorado Study

    Original Colorado Study
    Documentation First Study

    Keith Curry Lance PhD concludes that schools with libraries containing full-time certifed librarians, well funded programs, varied sufficient collections and access to technology had higher test scores.
  • Second Colorado Study

    Second Colorado Study
    Documentation for Second Study
    Dr. Lance recreates his results but also includes the idea that Librarians need take a leadership role, collaborate with teachers, and have frequent inservice meetings in order for test scores to be improved in their schools.
  • Third Colorado Study

    Third Colorado Study
    Documentation Third Study
    Lance, aided by researchers Francis and Lietzau, conclude that their orignial findings still hold true. Students with good library programs in their school score higher on standarized tests.