[Libs-Or] School Library Staffing: One thing OLA should do.

Thu Nov 21 09:56:39 PST 2013

What Tony says makes a lot of sense to me. I think there will always be a need to devote some of POL’s funds and attention to the state legislature, but paying more attention to local school boards where these funding decisions are actually being met could reap good short term and tremendous long-term benefits. After all, many state politicians started out on local school boards and similar.

It would be interesting to hear from those closely associated with POL what the logistical implications of a shift in focus to local school board races might mean?

And I also agree with Tony’s larger point that OLA should be taking a leading role in advocating for school librarians. All of us in Academic and public libraries see the impact of inadequate school library staffing and funding. This issue affects our entire profession and our entire state.

As for getting school boards to hear the message, Can we demonstrate how we can help them with their funding crisis? Garrett is right that they are under the gun and libraries are just one small piece of their overall picture. Any way we can craft our language in ways of helping them with THEIR concerns rather than promoting library concerns will help our message be heard.

My 2 cents ;-)

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From: Tony Greiner [mailto:tony_greiner at hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:41 PM
To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing: One thing OLA should do.

The disgraceful state of Oregon Public Education, and specifically school libraries in Oregon should be of interest to all people in our profession.

And I think OLA can make a change in its policies that can help bring back school librarians.

Currently, the potentially useful Public Action Committee "People for Oregon Libraries" devotes most of its funds to people running for the state legislature.

But that isn't where funding decisions are made. They are made, as Garrett Trott pointed out, at local school boards.

We should change the focus of the giving of "People for Oregon Libraries" from the legislature to local school board elections. The dollar impact will be greater, and we will be putting our political money into the campaigns of those that say "staff school libraries."

Oregon has a structure for the 'little people' to have influence in elections. Contributions to candidates and Political Action Committees, up to $50 a person, can be applied as a tax credit on Oregon taxes. Which means, essentially, that $50 of your tax bill can be devote to a political cause or candidate. You have to pay the tax anyway...but this allows you to participate in a 'taxpayer-funded election' with no real out-of-pocket expense.

OLA has over 1,000 members. If even half of us contributed the $50 annual amount, we would have a $25,000 war chest a year.  According to a recent report, 75% of winning candidates spend less than $1000, and even in large districts, $10,000 is on the high end. ("School Boards at the Dawn of the 21st Century, page 34 and 35).

With $25,000 a year, we could make 50 contributions of $500 to candidates that support school libraries, and for many that contribution would pay for half of their election costs!  That could get us some real influence at the level where it counts. With 197 school districts in Oregon, we could be getting good numbers of pro-library people on school boards across the state in just a few years.

We did not lose our school librarians overnight, and we will not get them back overnight. But we will not get them back at all unless we act. If we won't do something, who will?

Tony Greiner

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> Portland Community College's (PCC) Library Assistant certificate program is
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> From: "Jennifer Maurer" <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>
> To: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>"
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> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
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> Yes, there have been a large number of school library impact studies that demonstrate positive correlations between student achievement and strong school library programs run by licensed librarians. Several sites are trying to collect them, including http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/impact-studies/.
>
> Oregon's study was done by Keith Curry Lance and two others in 2001. My favorite finding is this:
>
> Whatever the current level of development of a school?s library media (LM) program, these findings indicate that incremental improvements
> in its staffing, collections, and budget will yield incremental increases in reading scores (http://www.davidvl.org/LanceStudies/ORStudy.pdf).
>
> I've heard rumblings from OASL and others that maybe it's time for another Oregon study. In my personal opinion -- that of a school librarian who was RIFed from school library jobs two times in her first three years in Oregon because of budget cuts -- I'm not convinced that another study to show school and district administrators would convince them to change their minds. I lean towards trying to identify "new approaches that connect/resonate with our intended audience." All that being said, as the School Library Consultant, I'll support folks as I am able.
>
> Thanks,
> Jen
>
> Jennifer Maurer
> School Library Consultant
> Oregon State Library
> 250 Winter St NE
> Salem, OR 97301
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> ________________________________
> From: Libs-Or [libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] on behalf of Candice Watkins [CWatkins at clatsopcc.edu]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:42 AM
> To: Carol Dinges; Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
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> There have been quite a few studies on this topic over the years. One of the most recent, very thorough, studies is the article, ?Creating 21st century learners: A report on Pennsylvania?s public school libraries,? http://www.elc-pa.org/Creating21stCenturyLearners_LibraryDataReport.10.17.12.pdf. This study shows the dramatic correlation between a strong library program and student success, particularly between having a full time credentialed librarian on staff and increased test scores in reading and writing. This study was also one of the first, if not the first, to tie in and consider the Common Core Standards and AASL standards into the research.
>
> I read somewhere recently that since the 1960s, there have been 50 or so similar research studies done that show the strong correlation between professional K-12 librarians and student success. It is very frustrating that, as Carol points out, those that hold the purse strings, except in rare instances, do not seem to listen to this research. That said, it doesn?t mean that we should stop pursuing this avenue. Perhaps a new research study for Oregon is in order? We?ll also need to find new approaches that connect/resonate with our intended audience. That?s the trick is figuring out what those new approaches will look like.
>
> Just some of my thoughts on this issue. Thanks for bringing it up!
>
> Candice Watkins
> Library Director
> Clatsop Community College
>
>
> From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]> On Behalf Of Carol Dinges
> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:52 AM
> To: Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
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> As one of the former school librarians, I used to feel optimistic that the indisputable research connecting academic achievement to students? access to quality library programs staffed with licensed librarians would resonate with decision-makers. Unfortunately, I no longer believe that legislators, school boards, and others who hold the power care at all about anything but cutting costs. They may put on a show of concern for students? learning opportunities ? nodding like bobble-heads ? but their actions indicate profound apathy.
>
> Carol Dinges
> Lebanon Public Library
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> From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]> On Behalf Of Tony Greiner
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> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
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> I would be very interesting to compare the horrendous decline in school librarians with the concomitant decline in SAT and OAKS scores. If it shows what I think it will show, that could be a real tool to getting librarians back in schools, books in kids hands, and more readers in the early grades.
>
> Tony
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> > The State Librarian has tracked the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) licensed school librarians employed in Oregon public schools since the 1980-81 school year. Recently we also started tracking the number of FTE school library support staff. For figures and a chart related to the 31-year span, see the attached PDF. Here is brief snapshot:
> >
> > School Year
> >
> > FTE Library Support Staff
> >
> > FTE Licensed Librarians
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> > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> >
> > No. of Students Per Licensed Librarian
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> > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> >
> > 1980-81
> >
> > n/a
> >
> > 818
> >
> > n/a
> >
> > 547
> >
> > n/a
> >
> > 2010-11
> >
> > 682
> >
> > 308
> >
> > n/a
> >
> > 1,822
> >
> > n/a
> >
> > 2011-12
> >
> > 697
> >
> > 203
> >
> > -75%
> >
> > 2,763
> >
> > +405%
> >
> >
> > The information comes from the Oregon Department of Education. As of the last few years, some of the figures were pulled from the Oregon Statewide Annual Report Card<http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1821>. Note that the staffing chart on PDF page 15 of the 2011-12 report card<http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/annreportcard/rptcard2012.pdf> (and for some previous years) combines figures for school library licensed and support staff. When we pointed out that this could be confusing since there is a separate row for support staff, ODE added a note to the bottom of the chart. We seek clarification from ODE staff about the separate figures for licensed versus support staff.
> >
> > Questions? Please ask.
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> > Thanks,
> > Jen
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> > Jennifer Maurer
> > School Library Consultant
> > Oregon State Library
> > 250 Winter Street NE
> > Salem, OR 97301
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> Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:58:33 +0000
> From: "Trott, Garrett" <GTrott at corban.edu<mailto:GTrott at corban.edu>>
> To: 'Jennifer Maurer' <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>,
> "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>"
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> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
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> If I could add my two cents to this conversation...
>
> I work in an academic library at a private university, however I am also on my local school board - the North Santiam School District, which is comprised of Stayton, Sublimity, Mehama, and Lyons. I will be the first to admit that school libraries are suffering, I completely agree with the stats. However, the fact that they are struggling is just one part of the bigger picture. Public schools, as a whole, are struggling financially. There are several reasons for this - stagnant property value (some of the income schools get is typically based on property taxes), mandated (and currently unfunded) all-day kindergarten approaching in 2015, disproportion of allocated funds, and PERS. I am by no means an expert in any of these, nor am I suggesting that every school district manages their funds adequately, but schools are struggling financially to meet all the state and federal mandates (which again are often unfunded). I am not suggesting that there is no correlation between
> a strong school library program and student success, but there are many issues that make a school successful, and when funding is short, what will take precedence in the mind of a school board member? I think it would be a new classroom and a new teacher to lower student:teacher ratio (which I assume also has a high correlation with student success) - and makes more sense to someone not familiar with these studies that suggest the correlation between student success and libraries.
>
> It is our responsibility as librarians and as public citizens to educate our community on the value of libraries - public, academic, and K12. If a lack of K12 librarians is an issue of concern the place where they need to be heard is at school district board meeting. At our board meetings, we always have a platform for public participation - and we greatly value anybody who takes time out of a busy schedule to share their concerns. However, we rarely have anybody come to the platform to share a concern. Or an even better way to advocate for this in public schools is to run for a school board, or advocate for a person running who will support K12 libraries.
>
> I do agree that funding needs to be increased for K12 libraries, but the public (including school board members) needs to be educated on the value libraries bring (including K12 libraries) to their learning communities.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Garrett Trott
> Reference/Instruction Librarian
> CORBAN UNIVERSITY
> 5000 Deer Park Drive SE
> Salem, Ore.
> Voice -- 503-589-8116
> Text/SMS -- 503-551-7690
> Fax -- 503-375-7196
> gtrott at corban.edu<mailto:gtrott at corban.edu>
> Web Site: www.corban.edu<http://www.corban.edu>
>
> From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]> On Behalf Of Jennifer Maurer
> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:21 PM
> To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
>
> Yes, there have been a large number of school library impact studies that demonstrate positive correlations between student achievement and strong school library programs run by licensed librarians. Several sites are trying to collect them, including http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/impact-studies/.
>
> Oregon's study was done by Keith Curry Lance and two others in 2001. My favorite finding is this:
>
> Whatever the current level of development of a school's library media (LM) program, these findings indicate that incremental improvements
> in its staffing, collections, and budget will yield incremental increases in reading scores (http://www.davidvl.org/LanceStudies/ORStudy.pdf).
>
> I've heard rumblings from OASL and others that maybe it's time for another Oregon study. In my personal opinion -- that of a school librarian who was RIFed from school library jobs two times in her first three years in Oregon because of budget cuts -- I'm not convinced that another study to show school and district administrators would convince them to change their minds. I lean towards trying to identify "new approaches that connect/resonate with our intended audience." All that being said, as the School Library Consultant, I'll support folks as I am able.
>
> Thanks,
> Jen
>
> Jennifer Maurer
> School Library Consultant
> Oregon State Library
> 250 Winter St NE
> Salem, OR 97301
> 503.378.5011
> jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us%3cmailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>
> ________________________________
> From: Libs-Or [libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] on behalf of Candice Watkins [CWatkins at clatsopcc.edu]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:42 AM
> To: Carol Dinges; Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us%3cmailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> There have been quite a few studies on this topic over the years. One of the most recent, very thorough, studies is the article, "Creating 21st century learners: A report on Pennsylvania's public school libraries," http://www.elc-pa.org/Creating21stCenturyLearners_LibraryDataReport.10.17.12.pdf. This study shows the dramatic correlation between a strong library program and student success, particularly between having a full time credentialed librarian on staff and increased test scores in reading and writing. This study was also one of the first, if not the first, to tie in and consider the Common Core Standards and AASL standards into the research.
>
> I read somewhere recently that since the 1960s, there have been 50 or so similar research studies done that show the strong correlation between professional K-12 librarians and student success. It is very frustrating that, as Carol points out, those that hold the purse strings, except in rare instances, do not seem to listen to this research. That said, it doesn't mean that we should stop pursuing this avenue. Perhaps a new research study for Oregon is in order? We'll also need to find new approaches that connect/resonate with our intended audience. That's the trick is figuring out what those new approaches will look like.
>
> Just some of my thoughts on this issue. Thanks for bringing it up!
>
> Candice Watkins
> Library Director
> Clatsop Community College
>
>
> From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]> On Behalf Of Carol Dinges
> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:52 AM
> To: Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us%3cmailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
>
> As one of the former school librarians, I used to feel optimistic that the indisputable research connecting academic achievement to students' access to quality library programs staffed with licensed librarians would resonate with decision-makers. Unfortunately, I no longer believe that legislators, school boards, and others who hold the power care at all about anything but cutting costs. They may put on a show of concern for students' learning opportunities - nodding like bobble-heads - but their actions indicate profound apathy.
>
> Carol Dinges
> Lebanon Public Library
>
> From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]> On Behalf Of Tony Greiner
> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 9:08 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
>
> I would be very interesting to compare the horrendous decline in school librarians with the concomitant decline in SAT and OAKS scores. If it shows what I think it will show, that could be a real tool to getting librarians back in schools, books in kids hands, and more readers in the early grades.
>
> Tony
>
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> > 1. History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980 to 2011
> > (Jennifer Maurer)
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> > From: "Jennifer Maurer" <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us%3cmailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>>
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> > Subject: [Libs-Or] History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980
> > to 2011
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> > The State Librarian has tracked the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) licensed school librarians employed in Oregon public schools since the 1980-81 school year. Recently we also started tracking the number of FTE school library support staff. For figures and a chart related to the 31-year span, see the attached PDF. Here is brief snapshot:
> >
> > School Year
> >
> > FTE Library Support Staff
> >
> > FTE Licensed Librarians
> >
> > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> >
> > No. of Students Per Licensed Librarian
> >
> > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> >
> > 1980-81
> >
> > n/a
> >
> > 818
> >
> > n/a
> >
> > 547
> >
> > n/a
> >
> > 2010-11
> >
> > 682
> >
> > 308
> >
> > n/a
> >
> > 1,822
> >
> > n/a
> >
> > 2011-12
> >
> > 697
> >
> > 203
> >
> > -75%
> >
> > 2,763
> >
> > +405%
> >
> >
> > The information comes from the Oregon Department of Education. As of the last few years, some of the figures were pulled from the Oregon Statewide Annual Report Card<http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1821>. Note that the staffing chart on PDF page 15 of the 2011-12 report card<http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/annreportcard/rptcard2012.pdf> (and for some previous years) combines figures for school library licensed and support staff. When we pointed out that this could be confusing since there is a separate row for support staff, ODE added a note to the bottom of the chart. We seek clarification from ODE staff about the separate figures for licensed versus support staff.
> >
> > Questions? Please ask.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jen
> >
> > Jennifer Maurer
> > School Library Consultant
> > Oregon State Library
> > 250 Winter Street NE
> > Salem, OR 97301
> > 503.378.5011
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> Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:44:41 -0800
> From: Valerie Hauser <vhauser at ccrls.org<mailto:vhauser at ccrls.org>>
> To: "Trott, Garrett" <GTrott at corban.edu<mailto:GTrott at corban.edu>>
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> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
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> This has been a very interesting and enlightening conversation.
> Unfortunately, I haven't observed that decision-makers for education care a
> fig about studies. If they did, there wouldn't be a long summer vacation (I
> mean, really, how many students are working in the fields during the
> summer?) and classes for high school kids would start several hours later
> in the day when they are more alert. We will all keep up the good fight,
> but don't expect logic to prevail any time soon.
>
> Valerie Hauser
> Jefferson Public Library
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Trott, Garrett <GTrott at corban.edu<mailto:GTrott at corban.edu>> wrote:
>
> > If I could add my two cents to this conversation?
> >
> >
> >
> > I work in an academic library at a private university, however I am also
> > on my local school board ? the North Santiam School District, which is
> > comprised of Stayton, Sublimity, Mehama, and Lyons. I will be the first to
> > admit that school libraries are suffering, I completely agree with the
> > stats. However, the fact that they are struggling is just one part of the
> > bigger picture. Public schools, as a whole, are struggling financially.
> > There are several reasons for this ? stagnant property value (some of the
> > income schools get is typically based on property taxes), mandated (and
> > currently unfunded) all-day kindergarten approaching in 2015, disproportion
> > of allocated funds, and PERS. I am by no means an expert in any of these,
> > nor am I suggesting that every school district manages their funds
> > adequately, but schools are struggling financially to meet all the state
> > and federal mandates (which again are often unfunded). I am not suggesting
> > that there is no correlation between a strong school library program and
> > student success, but there are many issues that make a school successful,
> > and when funding is short, what will take precedence in the mind of a
> > school board member? I think it would be a new classroom and a new teacher
> > to lower student:teacher ratio (which I assume also has a high correlation
> > with student success) ? and makes more sense to someone not familiar with
> > these studies that suggest the correlation between student success and
> > libraries.
> >
> >
> >
> > It is our responsibility as librarians and as public citizens to educate
> > our community on the value of libraries ? public, academic, and K12. If a
> > lack of K12 librarians is an issue of concern the place where they need to
> > be heard is at school district board meeting. At our board meetings, we
> > always have a platform for public participation ? and we greatly value
> > anybody who takes time out of a busy schedule to share their concerns.
> > However, we rarely have anybody come to the platform to share a concern.
> > Or an even better way to advocate for this in public schools is to run for
> > a school board, or advocate for a person running who will support K12
> > libraries.
> >
> >
> >
> > I do agree that funding needs to be increased for K12 libraries, but the
> > public (including school board members) needs to be educated on the value
> > libraries bring (including K12 libraries) to their learning communities.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > Garrett Trott
> > Reference/Instruction Librarian
> > CORBAN UNIVERSITY
> > 5000 Deer Park Drive SE
> > Salem, Ore.
> > Voice -- 503-589-8116
> >
> > Text/SMS -- 503-551-7690
> > Fax -- 503-375-7196
> > gtrott at corban.edu<mailto:gtrott at corban.edu>
> >
> > Web Site: www.corban.edu<http://www.corban.edu>
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]> *On
> > Behalf Of *Jennifer Maurer
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:21 PM
> >
> > *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >
> >
> >
> > Yes, there have been a large number of school library impact studies that
> > demonstrate positive correlations between student achievement and strong
> > school library programs run by licensed librarians. Several sites are
> > trying to collect them, including
> > http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/impact-studies/.
> >
> > Oregon's study was done by Keith Curry Lance and two others in 2001. My
> > favorite finding is this:
> >
> > Whatever the current level of development of a school?s library media
> > (LM) program, these findings indicate that incremental improvements
> > in its staffing, collections, and budget will yield incremental
> > increases in reading scores (
> > http://www.davidvl.org/LanceStudies/ORStudy.pdf).
> >
> > I've heard rumblings from OASL and others that maybe it's time for another
> > Oregon study. In my personal opinion -- that of a school librarian who was
> > RIFed from school library jobs two times in her first three years in Oregon
> > because of budget cuts -- I'm not convinced that another study to show
> > school and district administrators would convince them to change their
> > minds. I lean towards trying to identify "new approaches that
> > connect/resonate with our intended audience." All that being said, as the
> > School Library Consultant, I'll support folks as I am able.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jen
> >
> >
> >
> > Jennifer Maurer
> > School Library Consultant
> > Oregon State Library
> > 250 Winter St NE
> > Salem, OR 97301
> > 503.378.5011
> > jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > *From:* Libs-Or [libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] on behalf of
> > Candice Watkins [CWatkins at clatsopcc.edu]
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:42 AM
> > *To:* Carol Dinges; Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >
> > There have been quite a few studies on this topic over the years. One of
> > the most recent, very thorough, studies is the article, ?Creating 21stcentury learners: A report on Pennsylvania?s public school libraries,?
> > http://www.elc-pa.org/Creating21stCenturyLearners_LibraryDataReport.10.17.12.pdf.
> > This study shows the dramatic correlation between a strong library program
> > and student success, particularly between having a full time credentialed
> > librarian on staff and increased test scores in reading and writing. This
> > study was also one of the first, if not the first, to tie in and consider
> > the Common Core Standards and AASL standards into the research.
> >
> >
> >
> > I read somewhere recently that since the 1960s, there have been 50 or so
> > similar research studies done that show the strong correlation between
> > professional K-12 librarians and student success. It is very frustrating
> > that, as Carol points out, those that hold the purse strings, except in
> > rare instances, do not seem to listen to this research. That said, it
> > doesn?t mean that we should stop pursuing this avenue. Perhaps a new
> > research study for Oregon is in order? We?ll also need to find new
> > approaches that connect/resonate with our intended audience. That?s the
> > trick is figuring out what those new approaches will look like.
> >
> >
> >
> > Just some of my thoughts on this issue. Thanks for bringing it up!
> >
> >
> >
> > Candice Watkins
> >
> > Library Director
> >
> > Clatsop Community College
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us%3clibs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us%3e]>
> > *On Behalf Of *Carol Dinges
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:52 AM
> > *To:* Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >
> >
> >
> > As one of the former school librarians, I used to feel optimistic that the
> > indisputable research connecting academic achievement to students? access
> > to quality library programs staffed with licensed librarians would resonate
> > with decision-makers. Unfortunately, I no longer believe that legislators,
> > school boards, and others who hold the power care at all about anything but
> > cutting costs. They may put on a show of concern for students? learning
> > opportunities ? nodding like bobble-heads ? but their actions indicate
> > profound apathy.
> >
> >
> >
> > Carol Dinges
> >
> > Lebanon Public Library
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us%3clibs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us%3e]>
> > *On Behalf Of *Tony Greiner
> > *Sent:* Tuesday, November 19, 2013 9:08 PM
> > *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >
> >
> >
> > I would be very interesting to compare the horrendous decline in school
> > librarians with the concomitant decline in SAT and OAKS scores. If it shows
> > what I think it will show, that could be a real tool to getting librarians
> > back in schools, books in kids hands, and more readers in the early grades.
> >
> >
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > **tony_greiner at hotmail.com**<mailto:**tony_greiner at hotmail.com**>
> >
> > > From: libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > > Subject: Libs-Or Digest, Vol 122, Issue 32
> > > To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> > > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:38 -0700
> > >
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> > > 1. History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980 to 2011
> > > (Jennifer Maurer)
> > >
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 1
> > > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:30:35 +0000
> > > From: "Jennifer Maurer" <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>
> > > To: "'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'"
> > > <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
> > > Subject: [Libs-Or] History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980
> > > to 2011
> > > Message-ID:
> > > <
> > B60CC3E64AD0D941AA792F1955E3D5C337DF1A1C at OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local<mailto:B60CC3E64AD0D941AA792F1955E3D5C337DF1A1C at OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local>
> > >
> > >
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> > > Please pardon the cross posting.
> > >
> > > The State Librarian has tracked the number of full-time equivalent (FTE)
> > licensed school librarians employed in Oregon public schools since the
> > 1980-81 school year. Recently we also started tracking the number of FTE
> > school library support staff. For figures and a chart related to the
> > 31-year span, see the attached PDF. Here is brief snapshot:
> > >
> > > School Year
> > >
> > > FTE Library Support Staff
> > >
> > > FTE Licensed Librarians
> > >
> > > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> > >
> > > No. of Students Per Licensed Librarian
> > >
> > > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> > >
> > > 1980-81
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 818
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 547
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 2010-11
> > >
> > > 682
> > >
> > > 308
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 1,822
> > >
> > > n/a
> > >
> > > 2011-12
> > >
> > > 697
> > >
> > > 203
> > >
> > > -75%
> > >
> > > 2,763
> > >
> > > +405%
> > >
> > >
> > > The information comes from the Oregon Department of Education. As of the
> > last few years, some of the figures were pulled from the Oregon Statewide
> > Annual Report Card<http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1821>. Note
> > that the staffing chart on PDF page 15 of the 2011-12 report card<
> > http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/annreportcard/rptcard2012.pdf> (and for
> > some previous years) combines figures for school library licensed and
> > support staff. When we pointed out that this could be confusing since there
> > is a separate row for support staff, ODE added a note to the bottom of the
> > chart. We seek clarification from ODE staff about the separate figures for
> > licensed versus support staff.
> > >
> > > Questions? Please ask.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Jen
> > >
> > > Jennifer Maurer
> > > School Library Consultant
> > > Oregon State Library
> > > 250 Winter Street NE
> > > Salem, OR 97301
> > > 503.378.5011
> > > jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us%3cmailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>
> > >
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> Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:49:47 +0000
> From: Pierina Parise <pparise at emporia.edu<mailto:pparise at emporia.edu>>
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> Subject: [Libs-Or] OHSU History of Medicine Society lecture -
> Wednesday, December 4, 2013
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> OHSU History of Medicine Society lecture sponsored by the OHSU Department of Pathology
> ?I worked day and night trying to save them?: Health Care Professionals and the 1918 Influenza Pandemic
> Nancy K. Bristow, Ph.D.
> University of Puget Sound
> Wednesday, December 4, 2013
> Public lecture: 12:15pm
> Refreshments served at noon
> Location: OHSU Old Library Auditorium
>
> Nancy Bristow is a Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Puget Sound, where her teaching and professional service have been recognized with numerous awards. Dr. Bristow earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in History from University of California, Berkeley. Her interest in social change and World War I led to her research on the cultural and social history of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. Her second book, American Pandemic: The Lost Worlds of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic was published by Oxford University Press in May 2012 and was praised for its vivid narrative and new scholarly contributions to the topic. Professor Bristow has also published two scholarly articles on the pandemic, and presented her research at several conferences and symposia. She is a member of the Organization of American Historians and the Southern Historical Association.
>
> The lecture is free and open to the public. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to attend or participate in this event please contact Maija Anderson (503-418-2287) at least five business days prior to the event.
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> Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:44:13 -0800
> From: Rich Wandschneider <rich.wandschneider at gmail.com<mailto:rich.wandschneider at gmail.com>>
> To: Valerie Hauser <vhauser at ccrls.org<mailto:vhauser at ccrls.org>>
> Cc: "libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>"
> <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
> Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
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> while we're at it, why do we wait until high school--in most public
> schools--to teach foreign languages?
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 3:44 PM, Valerie Hauser <vhauser at ccrls.org<mailto:vhauser at ccrls.org>> wrote:
>
> > This has been a very interesting and enlightening conversation.
> > Unfortunately, I haven't observed that decision-makers for education care a
> > fig about studies. If they did, there wouldn't be a long summer vacation (I
> > mean, really, how many students are working in the fields during the
> > summer?) and classes for high school kids would start several hours later
> > in the day when they are more alert. We will all keep up the good fight,
> > but don't expect logic to prevail any time soon.
> >
> > Valerie Hauser
> > Jefferson Public Library
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Trott, Garrett <GTrott at corban.edu<mailto:GTrott at corban.edu>> wrote:
> >
> >> If I could add my two cents to this conversation?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I work in an academic library at a private university, however I am also
> >> on my local school board ? the North Santiam School District, which is
> >> comprised of Stayton, Sublimity, Mehama, and Lyons. I will be the first to
> >> admit that school libraries are suffering, I completely agree with the
> >> stats. However, the fact that they are struggling is just one part of the
> >> bigger picture. Public schools, as a whole, are struggling financially.
> >> There are several reasons for this ? stagnant property value (some of the
> >> income schools get is typically based on property taxes), mandated (and
> >> currently unfunded) all-day kindergarten approaching in 2015, disproportion
> >> of allocated funds, and PERS. I am by no means an expert in any of these,
> >> nor am I suggesting that every school district manages their funds
> >> adequately, but schools are struggling financially to meet all the state
> >> and federal mandates (which again are often unfunded). I am not suggesting
> >> that there is no correlation between a strong school library program and
> >> student success, but there are many issues that make a school successful,
> >> and when funding is short, what will take precedence in the mind of a
> >> school board member? I think it would be a new classroom and a new teacher
> >> to lower student:teacher ratio (which I assume also has a high correlation
> >> with student success) ? and makes more sense to someone not familiar with
> >> these studies that suggest the correlation between student success and
> >> libraries.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> It is our responsibility as librarians and as public citizens to educate
> >> our community on the value of libraries ? public, academic, and K12. If a
> >> lack of K12 librarians is an issue of concern the place where they need to
> >> be heard is at school district board meeting. At our board meetings, we
> >> always have a platform for public participation ? and we greatly value
> >> anybody who takes time out of a busy schedule to share their concerns.
> >> However, we rarely have anybody come to the platform to share a concern.
> >> Or an even better way to advocate for this in public schools is to run for
> >> a school board, or advocate for a person running who will support K12
> >> libraries.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I do agree that funding needs to be increased for K12 libraries, but the
> >> public (including school board members) needs to be educated on the value
> >> libraries bring (including K12 libraries) to their learning communities.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Garrett Trott
> >> Reference/Instruction Librarian
> >> CORBAN UNIVERSITY
> >> 5000 Deer Park Drive SE
> >> Salem, Ore.
> >> Voice -- 503-589-8116
> >>
> >> Text/SMS -- 503-551-7690
> >> Fax -- 503-375-7196
> >> gtrott at corban.edu<mailto:gtrott at corban.edu>
> >>
> >> Web Site: www.corban.edu<http://www.corban.edu>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]> *On
> >> Behalf Of *Jennifer Maurer
> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:21 PM
> >>
> >> *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> >> *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Yes, there have been a large number of school library impact studies that
> >> demonstrate positive correlations between student achievement and strong
> >> school library programs run by licensed librarians. Several sites are
> >> trying to collect them, including
> >> http://www.lrs.org/data-tools/school-libraries/impact-studies/.
> >>
> >> Oregon's study was done by Keith Curry Lance and two others in 2001. My
> >> favorite finding is this:
> >>
> >> Whatever the current level of development of a school?s library media
> >> (LM) program, these findings indicate that incremental improvements
> >> in its staffing, collections, and budget will yield incremental
> >> increases in reading scores (
> >> http://www.davidvl.org/LanceStudies/ORStudy.pdf).
> >>
> >> I've heard rumblings from OASL and others that maybe it's time for
> >> another Oregon study. In my personal opinion -- that of a school librarian
> >> who was RIFed from school library jobs two times in her first three years
> >> in Oregon because of budget cuts -- I'm not convinced that another study to
> >> show school and district administrators would convince them to change their
> >> minds. I lean towards trying to identify "new approaches that
> >> connect/resonate with our intended audience." All that being said, as the
> >> School Library Consultant, I'll support folks as I am able.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Jen
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Jennifer Maurer
> >> School Library Consultant
> >> Oregon State Library
> >> 250 Winter St NE
> >> Salem, OR 97301
> >> 503.378.5011
> >> jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> *From:* Libs-Or [libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] on behalf of
> >> Candice Watkins [CWatkins at clatsopcc.edu]
> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:42 AM
> >> *To:* Carol Dinges; Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> >> *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >>
> >> There have been quite a few studies on this topic over the years. One of
> >> the most recent, very thorough, studies is the article, ?Creating 21stcentury learners: A report on Pennsylvania?s public school libraries,?
> >> http://www.elc-pa.org/Creating21stCenturyLearners_LibraryDataReport.10.17.12.pdf.
> >> This study shows the dramatic correlation between a strong library program
> >> and student success, particularly between having a full time credentialed
> >> librarian on staff and increased test scores in reading and writing. This
> >> study was also one of the first, if not the first, to tie in and consider
> >> the Common Core Standards and AASL standards into the research.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I read somewhere recently that since the 1960s, there have been 50 or so
> >> similar research studies done that show the strong correlation between
> >> professional K-12 librarians and student success. It is very frustrating
> >> that, as Carol points out, those that hold the purse strings, except in
> >> rare instances, do not seem to listen to this research. That said, it
> >> doesn?t mean that we should stop pursuing this avenue. Perhaps a new
> >> research study for Oregon is in order? We?ll also need to find new
> >> approaches that connect/resonate with our intended audience. That?s the
> >> trick is figuring out what those new approaches will look like.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Just some of my thoughts on this issue. Thanks for bringing it up!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Candice Watkins
> >>
> >> Library Director
> >>
> >> Clatsop Community College
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us%3clibs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us%3e]>
> >> *On Behalf Of *Carol Dinges
> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:52 AM
> >> *To:* Tony Greiner; libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> >> *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> As one of the former school librarians, I used to feel optimistic that
> >> the indisputable research connecting academic achievement to students?
> >> access to quality library programs staffed with licensed librarians would
> >> resonate with decision-makers. Unfortunately, I no longer believe that
> >> legislators, school boards, and others who hold the power care at all about
> >> anything but cutting costs. They may put on a show of concern for
> >> students? learning opportunities ? nodding like bobble-heads ? but their
> >> actions indicate profound apathy.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Carol Dinges
> >>
> >> Lebanon Public Library
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> *From:* Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>]<mailto:[mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us%3clibs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us%3e]>
> >> *On Behalf Of *Tony Greiner
> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 19, 2013 9:08 PM
> >> *To:* libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> >> *Subject:* Re: [Libs-Or] School Library Staffing in Oregon, 1980-2011
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I would be very interesting to compare the horrendous decline in school
> >> librarians with the concomitant decline in SAT and OAKS scores. If it shows
> >> what I think it will show, that could be a real tool to getting librarians
> >> back in schools, books in kids hands, and more readers in the early grades.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Tony
> >>
> >> **tony_greiner at hotmail.com**<mailto:**tony_greiner at hotmail.com**>
> >>
> >> > From: libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or-request at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> >> > Subject: Libs-Or Digest, Vol 122, Issue 32
> >> > To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> >> > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:38 -0700
> >> >
> >> > Send Libs-Or mailing list submissions to
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> >> > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/
> >> >
> >> > Today's Topics:
> >> >
> >> > 1. History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980 to 2011
> >> > (Jennifer Maurer)
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> >
> >> > Message: 1
> >> > Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:30:35 +0000
> >> > From: "Jennifer Maurer" <jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>
> >> > To: "'libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us'"
> >> > <libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
> >> > Subject: [Libs-Or] History of School Library Staffing in Oregon: 1980
> >> > to 2011
> >> > Message-ID:
> >> > <
> >> B60CC3E64AD0D941AA792F1955E3D5C337DF1A1C at OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local<mailto:B60CC3E64AD0D941AA792F1955E3D5C337DF1A1C at OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local>
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> >> > Please pardon the cross posting.
> >> >
> >> > The State Librarian has tracked the number of full-time equivalent
> >> (FTE) licensed school librarians employed in Oregon public schools since
> >> the 1980-81 school year. Recently we also started tracking the number of
> >> FTE school library support staff. For figures and a chart related to the
> >> 31-year span, see the attached PDF. Here is brief snapshot:
> >> >
> >> > School Year
> >> >
> >> > FTE Library Support Staff
> >> >
> >> > FTE Licensed Librarians
> >> >
> >> > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> >> >
> >> > No. of Students Per Licensed Librarian
> >> >
> >> > Percent Change from 1980 to 2011
> >> >
> >> > 1980-81
> >> >
> >> > n/a
> >> >
> >> > 818
> >> >
> >> > n/a
> >> >
> >> > 547
> >> >
> >> > n/a
> >> >
> >> > 2010-11
> >> >
> >> > 682
> >> >
> >> > 308
> >> >
> >> > n/a
> >> >
> >> > 1,822
> >> >
> >> > n/a
> >> >
> >> > 2011-12
> >> >
> >> > 697
> >> >
> >> > 203
> >> >
> >> > -75%
> >> >
> >> > 2,763
> >> >
> >> > +405%
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > The information comes from the Oregon Department of Education. As of
> >> the last few years, some of the figures were pulled from the Oregon
> >> Statewide Annual Report Card<
> >> http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1821>. Note that the staffing
> >> chart on PDF page 15 of the 2011-12 report card<
> >> http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/annreportcard/rptcard2012.pdf> (and for
> >> some previous years) combines figures for school library licensed and
> >> support staff. When we pointed out that this could be confusing since there
> >> is a separate row for support staff, ODE added a note to the bottom of the
> >> chart. We seek clarification from ODE staff about the separate figures for
> >> licensed versus support staff.
> >> >
> >> > Questions? Please ask.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks,
> >> > Jen
> >> >
> >> > Jennifer Maurer
> >> > School Library Consultant
> >> > Oregon State Library
> >> > 250 Winter Street NE
> >> > Salem, OR 97301
> >> > 503.378.5011
> >> > jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us%3cmailto:jennifer.maurer at state.or.us>>
> >> >
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