History of School Libraries

Who were primarily responsible for selecting materials in early school libraries?

In 1843, what were school superintendents in New York complaining about regarding the materials in school libraries?

When did the formalization of school librarians' roles and responsibilities begin?

Who was identified as the first library school graduate appointed to a high-school library position?

When did the ALA Roundtable of Normal and High School Librarians petition to form the School Libraries Section?

What organization approved the petition to form the School Libraries Section in 1914?

What is the primary focus of the 2017 Association of College and Research Libraries’ standards?

In which year did school libraries trace their origins back to according to McGinnis?

What did an ordinance passed in Shrewsbury, England, in 1578 direct schools to include?

How do the 2011 and 2017 ACRL standards differ from earlier ones regarding library assessment?

What was a key aspect of school libraries in New England private schools in the late eighteenth century?

What is the main purpose of the 2017 ACRL standards?

What is no longer considered a key measure of a school library media center's success?

What is a key role of school librarians in supporting schools?

What did Hadler suggest about the future of school libraries?

How has the role of school librarians evolved in terms of digital integration?

What percentage of school libraries offered digital content in 2015?

Which factor contributes significantly to the funding of school libraries?