According to NCES’s Common Core of Data for 2009-10, here are a few interesting statistics on which I’ll try to follow-up as time permits: Of 17,916 school districts nationwide, 16,643 (92.9%) report on librarian staffing (including zeroes). Of those reporting … Continue reading →

Last week, I sent the following letter to the superintendent and board of Jefferson County Public Schools here in Colorado.  Feel free to adapt this language for your own letter, or be in touch if you’d like a version of … Continue reading →

… to my new consulting website.  I am a consultant who specializes in research and statistics about the library industry, especially school and public libraries and their social, economic, and educational impact.  This website is a place to learn about … Continue reading →