Keywords
Library
Study
Research
Equity
Access
Students
Evidence based
Practice
Study
Research
Equity
Access
Students
Evidence based
Practice
How to Cite
What makes a good school library better? A research to practice approach to using evidence. (2021). Synergy, 19(2). https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/535
Abstract
Through analysis of The Massachusetts school library study: Equity and access for students in the Commonwealth research Dr Gordon explores research approaches with a particular focus on action research and the value of evidence based practice.
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