Money, Power, and Respect.

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Title: Money, Power, and Respect.
Authors: Rich, Hallie hrich@mediasourceinc.com
Source: School Library Journal. May2026, Vol. 72 Issue 5, p5-5. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subject Terms: *School library finance, *Librarians, Library finance, Budget, Surveys
Geographic Terms: Oregon
Abstract: The author examines how school library funding reflects broader power structures and priorities within educational systems. She talks about the amount raised by a district librarian in Oregon for their libraries in 2025 by combining together grants, book fair revenue, and crowdfunded donations, the finding of the 2026 SLJ Budgets and Funding Survey about school library budgets, and consequences when professional expertise is not valued or respected.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The author examines how school library funding reflects broader power structures and priorities within educational systems. She talks about the amount raised by a district librarian in Oregon for their libraries in 2025 by combining together grants, book fair revenue, and crowdfunded donations, the finding of the 2026 SLJ Budgets and Funding Survey about school library budgets, and consequences when professional expertise is not valued or respected.
ISSN:03628930