University at Albany

The University at Albany will explore the effects of school libraries on student achievement in all public schools in New York State. Building on prior IMLS-funded research, the team will analyze eight years of data, making this the first longitudinal study using empirical analyses and replication on the effects of school libraries. Analysis will include the influence of experience, scheduling, curriculum, pedagogy, instruction, and support, not just on academic outcomes, but also on behavior-related outcomes, such as attendance and discipline. Findings will be shared with school library stakeholders, including practitioners and researchers, via webinars and publications.