Abstract
The article examines efforts to restore school librarian positions across eleven urban U.S. school districts, despite significant financial and administrative obstacles. It documents strategies used by district library leaders to advocate for staffing, funding, and policy changes, emphasizing equity in access to certified school librarians. Through structured interviews and analysis, the report highlights key barriers, advocacy methods, and funding mechanisms that have influenced school library staffing. The study's findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on educational equity and policy reform in K-12 library services.
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Kachel, Debrah E.
(2025)
"Restoring School Librarians: Challenges and Strategies,"
Learning Hub: Vol. 1:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/learning-hub/vol1/iss1/7
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