Evolution of School Library - destep

2008

2008 BCE

National Library Legislative Day – major legislation to support library funding

2007

2007 BCE

Standards for the 21st Century Learner

2006

2006 BCE

Twitter is launched online

2005

2005 BCE

YouTube is launched online

2004

2004 BCE

Facebook launched online at Harvard University. Flicker is launched online

2003

2003 BCE

Supreme Court decision - school and public libraries receiving federal e-rate funding for Internet connectivity are required to install blocking filter software on all online workstation. My Space is launched on line.

2002

2002 BCE

First Lady Laura Bush hosts White House Conference – emphasizing the importance of public school libraries/media centers are the cornerstones of children’s education. Media centers are “indispensable element in successful school programs, enhancing learning and improving student achievement.

2000s

2000 BCE

Continued expansion in the school media field. Media Specialists becoming instruction partners in curriculum development.

1998

1998 BCE

Library begins offering library cards to children of any age.

1998

1998 BCE

Information Power – expand role of LMS to include instructional partner and program administrator in addition to the already-existing roles of teacher and information specialists. Mission is to ensure that all media center patrons are effective users of ideas and information.

1997

1997 BCE

​Internet accessible computers are offered to the public. Carnation Mall Branch relocates to larger facilities at the Mall.

1994

1994 BCE

Library Board approves the purchase of the Library's first totally integrated online catalog system from Innovative Interfaces, Inc.

1990s

1990 BCE

Period of rapid technological growth for school media centers

1990-2000s

1990 BCE

Changes in school library media programs made quantum-leap changes in how students approached access to information

1986

1986 BCE

The use of a computerized cataloging system is begun. A new bookmobile is purchased.

1985

1985 BCE

Library approves the use of computer reference service.

1984

1984 BCE

Library acquires Apple computers for public use. Genealogical card files are added.

1982

1982 BCE

No More Banned Books - The US Supreme Court passed down a decision limited the ability of a public school to limit books in a library because the school thought the material is objectionable.

1981

1981 BCE

Videocassettes become available for borrowing.

1970-1980s

1970 BCE

Media Programs and its 1969 predecessor most influential documents affecting the growth and development of school media programs

1969

1969 BCE

1969 Standards – recommended a ​continuous review of the national standards be undertaken to ensure proper consideration of changes and development, evolving educational technology.

1967

1967 BCE

1967 IBM data processing equipment installed. This permitted the Library to process books on a contract basis for other libraries.

1965

1965 BCE

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 – Title II provisions was made for millions of dollars to be spent developing school libraries

1960

1960 BCE

Considered one of the greatest periods of school library growth. ALA Publishes Their Standards - The American Library Association published a set of standards developed by the American Association of School Librarians that focused on services offered, the ​responsibility of school board, and developing successful library programs.

1958

1958 BCE

National Defense Education Act of 1958 – increased financial aid from federal sources

1957

1957 BCE

Phonograph record collection started.

1945

1945 BCE

National School Library Standards - "School Libraries for Today and Tomorrow" is published nationally, and provides standards and a framework by which public school libraries follow.

1940

1940 BCE

Certification requirement for school librarians

1939

1939 BCE

Library Bill of Rights adopted by ALA

1930

1930 BCE

Formation of Young People’s Reading Roundtable (YPRRT) as part of ALA’s Children’s Library Association

1925

1925 BCE

Elementary School Library Standards

1924

1924 BCE

High School Library becomes a public library branch. North Central Association developed “Score Cards for School Libraries”

1920

1920 BCE

New curriculum structures and standards are developed

1915

1915 BCE

School Libraries Section of ALA holds first meeting at ALA Annual Conference

1910

1910 BCE

Creation of High School Library Section

1900-1930

1900 BCE

1900-1930 Rapid growth of school libraries following WWI

1900

1900 BCE

First Trained Librarian Takes Job - The first person to graduate a library school in the United States takes a job at Erasmus Hall High School in New York City.

1896

1896 BCE

National Education Association (NEA) created its Library Section and joins the Library Movement. The National Education Association adds a Library Division because of growing support from the ALA and influential teachers.

1892

1892 BCE

Law to Allow School Library Access to Tax Money - Much like the 1839 laws that were repealed, this law (passed in New York) allotted tax money to public school libraries in order for the libraries to buy books for their collections.

1879

1879 BCE

More States Pass Laws for Libraries - 19 state legislatures had passed some sort of law that helped the establishment and operation of school libraries.

1876

1876 BCE

American Library Association (ALA) created by librarians led by Melvin Dewey

1850

1850 BCE

School Library Laws Repealed - Shift from schools of education to library school. There was a setback for public school libraries as the laws passed in 1837 and 1842 that provided tax money to school libraries was repealed in order to provide more money for public libraries.

1839

1839 BCE

First Money Set Aside for Libraries - New York state legislature sets aside $55,000 a year to help continue to establish school libraries.

1837

1837 BCE

1837 First Law to Allow Libraries to Fundraise - Massachusetts state legislature passed a law to allow school district libraries to raise money for operation.

1835

1835 BCE

First Legislation for Libraries - Gov. DeWitt Clinton – New York is the first state to pass legislation permitting voters in any school district to levy a tax for libraries. State legislation passed law allowing school districts to use limited amounts of their tax monies to establish and maintain school libraries.

1740

1740 BCE

Benjamin Franklin - included library plans for his academy