AASL'S SCHOOL LIBRARY RESEARCH: A TOOL FOR ADVOCACY.

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Title: AASL'S SCHOOL LIBRARY RESEARCH: A TOOL FOR ADVOCACY.
Authors: SOULEN, RITA REINSEL SOULENR19@ECU.EDU
Source: Knowledge Quest. May/Jun2026, Vol. 54 Issue 5, p38-41. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Library research, *Scholarly periodicals, *Librarian associations, *Educators, *Library science, Pressure groups, Empirical research, Cooperativeness
Abstract: The article focuses on AASL’s School Library Research (SLR), a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing systematic research on school library programs to inform practice and support advocacy. It outlines the journal’s history, editorial processes, and ethical standards, emphasizing its role in empowering school librarians through evidence-based insights and professional development opportunities, including involvement on the editorial board. The article highlights how SLR research can be used to advocate for library programs, foster collaborations, and address current challenges in school librarianship, encouraging practitioners to engage in research and publication to advance the field. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article focuses on AASL’s School Library Research (SLR), a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing systematic research on school library programs to inform practice and support advocacy. It outlines the journal’s history, editorial processes, and ethical standards, emphasizing its role in empowering school librarians through evidence-based insights and professional development opportunities, including involvement on the editorial board. The article highlights how SLR research can be used to advocate for library programs, foster collaborations, and address current challenges in school librarianship, encouraging practitioners to engage in research and publication to advance the field. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:10949046