If we believe that our children are our future - and I believe that we all do – then we must do what we can to ensure that our children have access to the information resources and skilled personnel in school libraries so that our children can get off to a good start in understanding and participating in society.
It is not enough that there is a room full of resources. Children need to learn how to find information, to choose and apply information. They must have teacher-librarians who are dedicated to guiding them in developing their skills, but also to developing in them the love of lifelong learning.
Achieving Information Literacy: Standards for School Library Programs in Canada
Included are recommended staffing levels, collection sizes etc
The Crisis in Canadian School Libraries: The Case for Reform and Re-Investment
A Report by Dr. Ken Haycock
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
LRS - Library Research Service - Research and Statistics about Libraries