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By adequately staffing library media centers and equipping them with the resources necessary to update and expand their collections, Minnesota can improve access to the knowledge, tools, and literacy students need to succeed. Buy-in from state, district, and school leaders on the value of school libraries is critical to equipping them with the proper resources and ensuring they realize the full benefits of aid provided by the state. |\n\n81% of schools in Minnesota reported that they have a library media center  \nPERCENTAGE OF SCHOOLS WITH A LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER  \nUnknown  \nBackground  \nIn spring 2024, the Multicounty Multitype Library Systems, supported by State Library Services , conducted a census of K-12 public and charter schools in Minnesota to learn about the status of school libraries. A total of 1,528 out of 1,777 eligible schools completed the census. The findings can help legislators, school staff, librarians, and families support effective school library programs across Minnesota.  \nAVERAGE SCHOOL’S LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER STATISTICS  \nNote. The above numbers are from schools with a Library Media Center. They represent the median.  \n| The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) |\n| --- |\n| Recommends that all schools, regardless of size, have a full-time licensed media specialist managing the library media center and a fulltime support staff. |\n\nOnly 6% of Minnesota schools are meeting the standard identified by AASL  \n\n| Minnesota state statute |\n| --- |\n| Requires that an LMC is served by a licensed media specialist or licensed school librarian (Minnesota Statutes 2023, section 124D.911) . |\n\n55% are meeting the legislative requirement codified in state statute  \n\n| LMS | Non-LMS | % of Schools |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| |  or  | |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n\nFull-time Part time None  \n\n| Definitions |\n| --- |\n| A library media center (LMC) is a centralized educational resource that provides comprehensive media information services to students and staff. Typically, these centers combine traditional library functions with modern multimedia and technology resources to support teaching and learning (AASL, 2019) .\u003Cbr>A licensed media specialist (LMS) is a licensed teacher who has obtained specific state certification to manage and support a school’s library media center (Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board, 2024) . |\n\nMEDIAN SCHOOL LMC BUDGET  \nNote. Depending on the audience (e.g. , children, young adult) and type (e.g. , paperback, hardcover; fiction, nonfiction) (SLJ Library Staff, 2024) . Budget calculations exclude salaries/benefits, furniture, printing, and grants/donations.  \nLMC BUDGET TOTALS ACROSS CENSUS RESPONDENTS (N=974)  \n$0  \n$1-2,499  \n$2,500-4,999  \n$5,000-9,999  \n$10,000-19,999  \n$20,000 or greater  \n1%  \n 20%  \n 27%  \n 30%  \n 16%  \n 5%  \nNote. Totals do not equal 100% due to rounding.  \nThe most frequently cited challenge by library staff is budget and funding  \nGREATEST CHALLENGES LMC STAFF FACE IN THEIR JOB  \n\n| Budget and funding sources | |\n| --- | --- |\n| Collection development and maintenance | |\n| More staff persons or hours are needed | |\n| Administration's value of library and/or LMS | |\n| Duties assigned that are unrelated to library | |\n\n\n| Condition of\u003Cbr>facilities and furnishings | |\n| --- | --- |\n\nNote. Respondents were asked to rank their top three challenges. This analysis combines responses and reports the percentage of respondents that selected each option as one of their top three.  \nAs of fiscal year 2024, school districts and charter schools receive an automatic distribution of school library aid from the state to fund staff, technology, and infrastructure needs (Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.992) .  \n40% of r","cbCairy9QC5nI2qK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairy9QC5nI2qK","pdf",751517,"English","# Executive Summary\n## Census background and participation\n## Library media center staffing requirements\n## Key challenges and budget constraints\n## Awareness and impact of School Library Aid\n## Collection age and priority actions","[{\"question\":\"What does the census report say about the availability of library media centers in Minnesota schools?\",\"answer\":\"The results indicate that 81% of schools reported having a library media center, but additional work is needed to ensure all schools have one.\"},{\"question\":\"How do Minnesota schools compare to AASL recommendations for staffing?\",\"answer\":\"Only 6% of Minnesota schools are meeting the AASL standard calling for a full-time licensed media specialist and dedicated support staff.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the greatest challenges faced by LMC staff and what priorities do they set?\",\"answer\":\"Staff most frequently cite budget and funding, including collection development and maintenance and staffing support. 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