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The latest information in the fight for school libraries and school librarians. Brought to you by Follett and EveryLibrary

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The latest information in the fight for school libraries and school librarians. Brought to you by Follett and EveryLibrary

Why Are School Librarians So Important to California Students

Access to expertly staffed libraries with current, relevant, and diverse collections is an equity issue in California. California is 50th in the U.S. with 9,116 students to every 1 Teacher Librarian (SLIDE).  Join with us to ensure that all California students have access to school library books and services. 

California School Libraries Improve Social Emotional Well-being

Access to expertly staffed libraries with current, relevant, and diverse collections is an equity issue in California. California is 50th in the U.S. with 9,116 students to every 1 Teacher Librarian. 

School Libraries Ensure the Freedom to Read

Access to expertly staffed libraries with current, relevant, and diverse collections is an equity issue in California. California is 50th in the U.S. with 9,116 students to every 1 Teacher Librarian. 

California School Libraries Improve Test Scores

Access to expertly staffed libraries with current, relevant, and diverse collections is an equity issue in California. California is 50th in the U.S. with 9,116 students to every 1 Teacher Librarian.   

Transforming California School Libraries From Worst to 1st!

Our nation’s top doctor just released a health advisory calling for a community-wide response to address the crippling mental stress parents are currently facing.  You can read the full report here.

Co-Sponsor the School Library Restoration Pilot Program in Pennsylvania - HB 2605 (2024)

Pennsylvania has lost almost 32% of its school librarians since 2010. Only two universities certify school librarians in Pennsylvania, and 54 school districts no longer employ even one certified school librarian.

Vote No on Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 2 - November 2024

EveryLibrary urges all library and educational stakeholders in Kentucky to vote NO on Constitutional Amendment 2 on the November 2024 statewide ballot.

Where Have All the School Librarians Gone?

A 2021 study noted that in the ten years between the 2008–09 and 2018–19 academic years, the number of librarians declined while the number of students and other faculty members rose. Today, less than 30% of schools have school librarians.

EveryLibrary Joins PEN, NCAC, Big Four Publishers Urging South Carolina to Halt Regulations 43-170

The Open Letter to the South Carolina state legislature expresses our serious concerns regarding proposed regulations that threaten the freedom to read in public schools. Set to take effect on June 25, these regulations introduce a stringent "two-part test" to determine the age-appropriateness and educational suitability of school materials, specifically targeting content that describes sexual conduct.

One Click to Support School Librarians!

Schools across the country are starting to finalize their budgets. In many places that means cutting school librarians.