Dr Todd outlines the findings from the first phase of research in New Jersey, USA that explored the status of school libraries, their contribution to the education landscape and the factors that effect this contribution. Recommendations for future development are also explored.
(This is a refereed article.)

Lyn White investigates the place of non-fiction texts in supporting primary school curriculum. White’s work is informed by the views of practitioners and publishers and seeks to identify current trends and future directions for non-fiction publishing.