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From Curiosity to Connection: How Research Activities Foster SEL in K-12 Classrooms

White paper | 10 October 2025

This School Library Journal study, sponsored by EBSCO, sought to learn how librarians perceive the relationship between social and emotional learning (SEL) and information literacy. Demographic and response segments are included in this report, as well as the original survey questions.

How SEL Connects with Information Literacy and Student Research Skills

Download this free report to explore key findings from the 2025 survey of school librarians about the connection between SEL and information literacy in K-12 classrooms. Learn more about the survey findings across these areas: 

  • Support among school librarians
  • Tangible impacts for students
  • Intentionality and competencies
  • Integration and outcomes
  • Library resources and utilization
  • Skill development and growth
  • Barriers encountered and support needed

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