The Teacher & Principal School Report series showcases the results of a national survey of more than 4,700 public school Pre-K-12 educators on critical issues affecting schools and districts across the country. With two in-depth reports, Scholastic has explored equity in education as well as literacy, each with a special look at factors from…

The South Dakota Arts Council submitted this FY 2006 annual report to the Governor and Legislature. It presents the 530 grants that were awarded with funds from the State of South Dakota and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Fiscal Year 2006 grant funds of $977,000 generated $12 million in local cash matching funds. These…

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) fulfills a congressional mandate to collect and report "statistics and information showing the condition and progress of education in the United States and other nations in order to promote and accelerate the improvement of American education." The "Quarterly" offers a…

This document contains directory and statistical information about libraries in Florida organized in the following sections: (1) "Florida Division of Library and Information Services (DLIS) Library Organizations, Councils, and Associations," including the State Library Council, Library Services & Technology Act Advisory Council,…

Volume II presents statistics and discussion on broad-range education in 1939-40 and 1941-42, state school systems in 1939-40 and 1941-42, higher education in 1939-40 and 1941-42, special schools and classes for exceptional children, colleges and libraries in 1939-40, city school systems in 1939-40 and 1941-42, public libraries in 1941-42, and…

Each of five issues of this newsletter focuses on one topic. The topics covered are: (1) Employment Outlook for Librarians in Colorado, 1990-1995; (2) Repetitive Strain Injuries among Personnel in Large-Staff Public Libraries in Colorado, 1990 (10 references); (3) Overdue Fine Rates Charged by Public Libraries in the Metro Denver Area, 1991; (4)…

Presents the fortieth annual report of placements and salaries of graduates of American Library Association-accredited library school programs from 42 of the 52 eligible institutions. Eleven tables profile placements and salaries by library type and geographical region and present comparison summaries of high, low, and average salaries. (MAB)

This survey of public libraries, which was performed under contract by Westat, Inc., using the Fast Response Survey System (FRSS), focused on their services and resources for young adults between the ages of 12 and 18. Questionnaires were sent to 846 public libraries; the response rate to the survey was 98%. The sample included 540 main and 306…

Based on the National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) surveys of public libraries (1974), public school library/media centers (1974), and academic libraries (1975), this assessment of library needs presents statistical data on libraries in the state of Colorado. Resources examined include staff, collection materials, acquisition of…

This report presents statistics concerning the resource needs of public libraries, public school library/media centers, and academic libraries in the state of Illinois. The specific resources analyzed are professional and support staff; collections and acquisitions of print and nonprint materials; space; hours of service; and operating…

Using statistics that identify the resource needs of public libraries, public school library/media centers, and academic libraries in the state of North Carolina, this report examines such factors as professional and support staff; collections and acquisitions of print and nonprint materials; space; hours of service; and operating expenditures.…

This report presents statistics concerning the library needs in the state of Washington as of 1975. The resources of public and academic libraries are examined in the following areas: professional and support staff; collections of print and nonprint materials; acquisition of materials; hours of service; and operating expenditures. Data are derived…

This booklet presents information about the financial support authorized for libraries and library systems in Chapter 917 of the "Laws of 1990" and advocated by the Regents of the State University of New York for the state's library systems. It is noted that, although Chapter 917 provides for modest increases in library aid each year for…

This booklet presents information about the financial support authorized for libraries and library systems in Chapter 917 of the "Laws of 1990" and advocated by the Regents of the State University of New York for the state's library systems. It is noted that, although Chapter 917 provides for increases in library aid of $5 million each…

This publication is a directory of Florida libraries and related organizations, and contains statistical data for Florida public libraries for fiscal year 1994-95. The report lists members of the State Library Council, Florida State Advisory Council on Libraries, Florida Library Network Council, Staff Directory, State Library of Florida…