Open AccessSchool Libraries, Teacher-Librarians and Student Outcomes: Presenting and Using the Evidence
Author(s) -
Hilary Hughes,
Hossein Bozorgian,
Cherie Allen
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw6869
Subject(s) - staffing , school library , best evidence , best practice , pedagogy , medical education , evidence based practice , psychology , professional development , political science , library science , medicine , computer science , alternative medicine , pathology , law
Evidence is required to ensure the future viability of school libraries and teacher-librarians. Education policy makers and school principals need detailed, reliable evidence to support informed decision-making about school library resourcing and staffing. Teacher-librarians need evidence to guide their professional practice and demonstrate their contribution to student learning outcomes. This review, which arises from recent Australian research (Hughes, 2013), collates international and Australian research about the impacts of school libraries and teacher librarians. It strengthens the evidence base, and recommends how this evidence can be best used to advance school libraries and teacher-librarians and enhance student learning.