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http://www.kn.pacbell.com/survey/k12libraries.pdf

California School Library Media Centers And Student Achievement: A Survey of Issues and Network Applications
Jackie Siminitus, Government, Education, and Medical Markets, SBC Pacific Bell

A recent survey of California's largest K-12 school districts asked curriculum leaders about top school and school library issues, technology concerns, and academic network applications. It should come as no surprise that the overriding issue for California schools is academic achievement. Turning to technology, curriculum leaders want computers, printers, software applications, and high-speed Internet access working at all times. Not all schools, libraries, or classrooms have equitable network access. Related to computer and network access is professional and staff development. Teachers and technical support staff require training on how to use ever-changing software programs, online information, computer workstations, and printers. eResearch and eDatabases are the most popular and important academic network application. This was followed by use of school online library catalogs, library automation, and Internet and e-mail....
(summary from: http://www.techlearning.com/content/ednews/)
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