Economic Value of Literacy
The economic value of the Library services that help Philadelphians learn to read and acquire working skills totals $21.8 million for FY10, comprised of:$18.4 million in literacy-related reading &...
View ArticleStrong correlation between children's services in public libraries and...
State-by-state data released by the National Center for Education Studies (NCES) in November 2007 provides evidence of a strong, positive link between the amount of children's materials circulated by...
View ArticleThe value of the UK's public library service in providing leisure...
The benefits go far beyond simply enjoyment and amusement, to being an essential form of relaxation for some people, helping to relieve stress, providing a break from the pressures of everyday life,...
View ArticleEfforts of public libraries to promote early literacy pays off
But by using readily available data about reading scores, children’s services in public libraries, and adult educational attainment, this analysis supports the widespread belief that the efforts of...
View ArticlePublic library programs offer wonderful opportunities for promoting...
Public library programs offer wonderful opportunities for promoting school-readiness skills in children and creating positive associations with books while showing parents how important these skills...
View ArticleThe librarian has helped to develop the love of books
The autobiographies affirmed that the librarian has helped to develop the love of books and the sense of connectedness that students need in order to “want” to read. This in turn leads to choice...
View ArticleLibrary Media Program Activities Associated with Higher Reading Scores
In Alaska, the percentage of students scoring proficient or above on reading tests was higher for schools with more hours per typical week of professional librarian staffing; more staff time spent...
View ArticleLibrary reading programs encourage reading achievement
Observations at various libraries and interviews with parents, children, and library staff reveal that preschool and summer reading programs encourage children to spend significant amounts of time with...
View ArticleSummer reading programs increase reading achievement
As these findings suggest, summer reading clubs encourage children to read, and to read often. Research has shown that the amount of time children spend with books is crucial to reading achievement,...
View ArticleBenefits of preschool and summer reading programs
Our visits to libraries throughout the state show that these programs help develop strong reading skills in Pennsylvania’s children. The programs encourage children to enjoy reading and give them...
View ArticleLibrary programs help prepare children and schools for kindergarten transition
The Oceano Branch of the San Luis Obispo (SLO) City-County Public Library system is the first (SLO) branch library to implement the Raising a Reader Program. The newly opened branch, which is situated...
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