Second Ontario Research Study Released: Exemplary School LIbraries in Ontario (2009)
School libraries have the potential to transform schools, to increase literacy and improve student achievement. Thus begins the press release about the new research study, Exemplary School Libraries in Ontario (2009), conducted by Queen's University and People for Education, and published by the Ontario Library Association.
Download the study: Exemplary School Libraries (.pdf 2MB) 

First Canadian study of its kind shows link between school libraries and student achievement
In a unique study, commissioned by the Ontario Library Association, researchers from Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education collaborated with People for Education to examine data from EQAO, Ontario’s provincial assessment body, and data from People for Education’s ongoing inventory of resources in Ontario elementary schools.
Read the summary
Download study (.pdf 256KB)

On April 6, 2006, the library at Church Street Public School in downtown Toronto was the scene of the release of this first Canadian analysis of the relationship between student achievement and library resources and staff.
Comments from 2006 OSLA President Michael Rosettis (.pdf 72KB)

“The Crisis in Canada’s School Libraries: The Case for Reform and Re-Investment”
The complete report by Dr. Ken Haycock.
http://www.publishers.ca/CNM_studies_detail.wws?study_id=1

“The Crisis in Canada’s School Libraries: The Case for Reform and Re-Investment”
Executive Summary by Dr. Ken Haycock.
http://www.accessola2.com/images/pdf/issues/schoollibraries/
ExecSummary_Ha_E1E12.pdf

Library Research Service
The Library Research Service generates library statistics and research for library and education professionals, public officials, and the media.  This site links to the landmark research studies on school libraries by Keith Curry Lance et al.
http://www.lrs.org/impact.asp

OELMA
The Ohio Educational Library Media Association’s research study, conducted by Dr. Ross Todd and Dr. Carol Kuhlthau, on how school libraries help students learn.
http://www.oelma.org/studentlearning/default.asp

The Association of Canadian Publishers’ report, Canadian Books in School Libraries.
http://www.publishers.ca/books_schools.htm

Report From School-Based Research Survey (PDF)
Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (2000)
ETFO commissioned survey on the impact of provincial funding on elementary schools with mention of how cuts have affected teacher librarians.

School Library Information Portal (SLIP)
The Canadian Library Association’s School Library Information Portal includes links to school library documents for advocacy, standards and policies and research.
http://www.clatoolbox.ca/slip/index.htm