[LM_NET] SEC: Librarian to student ratio

[Cynthia Ortiz <c.ortiz@HACKENSACKSCHOOLS.ORG>]

Dear LM_NETters,
Once again I am at loggerheads with my principal (and perhaps the district powers 
that be...).  This time the question is staffing.  I am the
only certified LMS in our HS of approximately 1800 students.  I have one full 
time aide.  I seem to recall reading that the "ideal" ratio of
librarian to students is 1:500.  I can't hope to approach this ideal but we 
did have 2 LMSs here when there were 1400-1600 students.  What is the
recommendation?  Is there a specific recommendation or just the rather open 
suggestions from AASL/ALA and state organizations?  Thank you for your
expertise.
Cindi Ortiz, Hackensack High School Library, Hackensack NJ

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Cynthia Ortiz
Hackensack School District
mailto:c.ortiz@hackensackschools.org
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