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"In a time of budget cuts and confusion about the role of library media specialists, it is more critical than ever that both the profession and educational decision-makers understand the state of the nation's school library media programs. AASL will use the data to develop tools to help library media specialists advocate at the local, state and national level."
  - Sara Kelly Johns, AASL President

We can't chart a course forward unless we know where we are now. Please help AASL clear away the fog!
  - David Loertscher, San Jose State University, CA, & LMC Source, Salt Lake City, UT

Having accurate, current data about school libraries in other independent schools is one of the most useful tools I could have when it comes to supporting my budget requests. It also alerts me to the latest trends and newest technologies, thus helping to ensure that our school maintains its competitive edge in the independent school market place.
  - Patricia Moser, Independent Schools Section & Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC