ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline
Volume 10, Number 35
May 8, 2001

In this issue:
	YOUR URGENT ACTION NEEDED! Reed Bill to be Introduced 
Tomorrow

The Washington Office has just learned that Senator Jack Reed's 
School Libraries Bill will be introduced tomorrow morning in the 
Senate. Your immediate action is needed! Please call your Senators 
tonight, Tuesday May 8, and tomorrow, Wednesday, May 9th. Tell 
your Senators how important a separate line-item for school 
library materials is for kids' reading success.

The latest research conducted by Keith Curry Lance et al 
(www.lrs.org) can be used to show how an investment in school 
libraries can lead to increased student achievement. Please help 
us make the case that funds dedicated to improving school 
libraries will benefit children in individual states. For more 
information on Senator Reed's bill, visit: 
http://reed.senate.gov/schoollibraries/. 

The Congressional Switchboard number is: 202-224-3121.



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