I work in a state that uses Reading First, and today is the first time I have seen that Libraries are one of the 6 components of the program. That means our schools should be supporting the library MORE. While we don't experience cuts in my state I can say that in the past 3 years that Reading First has really taken root I have watched as thousands of dollars were spent at my school alone for textbook-riven, software-based, reading resource room supplied decisions were made. While my library hasn't received any additional funds I have watched as a "second" lending library has sprouted in my school. The literacy coach selects, and processes those materials that are checked out with old-fashioned library pocket carts. Administration sees the Resource Room as a separate entity from the library!!! This is archaic! Admin has never once consulted my expertise about these dollars spent. It is such a sad waste.