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A Spatial Revolution Continues In Oakland, Anthony Bernier, B. Elwood
A Spatial Revolution Continues In Oakland, Anthony Bernier, B. Elwood
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The article describes the purpose-built young adult space in Oakland Public Library's (OPL) 81st Avenue Branch in California. Launched on January 29, 2011, the space emphasizes the library's dedication to young adult literature. The space expands the library's commitment to public space equity for teenagers as well as contributes to the facility's revolution in serving young adult readers. An overview of the planning process involved in the construction of the space..
Stepping Into The Future: Perspectives On A Changing Profession (Bay Area Independent School Librarians Spring Meeting), Sandra Hirsh
Stepping Into The Future: Perspectives On A Changing Profession (Bay Area Independent School Librarians Spring Meeting), Sandra Hirsh
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Stepping Into The Future: Perspectives On A Changing Profession (Sla–San Francisco/Baynet Meeting), Sandra Hirsh
Stepping Into The Future: Perspectives On A Changing Profession (Sla–San Francisco/Baynet Meeting), Sandra Hirsh
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Connecting British Columbia (Canada) School Libraries And Student Achievement: A Comparison Of Higher And Lower Performing Schools With Similar Overall Funding, Ken Haycock
Faculty Publications
Research over time has established associations between components of the school library and student achievement. This study was designed to investigate these associations in schools in British Columbia (Canada) where the government provides equitable funding of public schools while allowing individual school districts and schools to determine individual funding priorities. Findings replicated what numerous previous studies have shown: higher student standardized test scores were associated with a school library that is more accessible, better funded, professionally staffed, managed, stocked, integrated and used. Findings moreover pointed to higher student achievement in those schools where greater resources, from the same limited allocation …