-
Period: to
23 Years of Research Doesn't Lie
-
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
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
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.