The Foundation has developed for thirty years research projects with the aim of acquiring insight into each of the factors and variables that influence the literacy skills and the reading behavior.
The results are disseminated through papers, seminars and training tools as a means of knowledge transfer. Some of the studies can be viewed on digital resources section or can be found in the various publications by the Foundation.

The research is supported by the experiences that are programmed according to the methodological framework applied in each case; always seeking evidence to measure the effectiveness of our projects. Along with that permanent testing activity other investigations are also carried out in collaboration with or commissioned by the Spanish Public Administrations, mainly focused on reading behavior, public libraries indicators and standards, the impact of ICT and literacy within schools.
The Foundation's main instrument for these purposes is the Department of Analysis and Studies.
 

The Foundation has agreements with the Ministry of Culture of Spain, Ministry of Education of Spain, as well with some Regional Governments as Castilla y León, Extremadura, Andalucía and Castilla-La Mancha and develops specific and timely investigations with other regional authorities and local. Therefore within this framework of collaboration with public bodies, the Foundation is part of the steering committees and the technical commissions of the Observatories created by national Administration and some Regional Governments.