Student statements about the importance of their school libraries:

"Why My School Library is Important to Me Essay Responses"

http://www.njasl.org/documents/2007essayswebsite.pdf

The National Council of Teachers of English recognizes that resource-rich school libraries and credentialed school librarians play key roles in promoting information literacy.

http://www.ncte.org/about/over/positions/category/libr/123157.htm?source=gs