Open AccessSchool Library Team
Author(s) -
Penny Moore,
Maureen Trebilcock
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iasl conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-8372
DOI - 10.29173/iasl7539
Subject(s) - school library , work (physics) , focus group , service (business) , pedagogy , focus (optics) , sociology , psychology , medical education , mathematics education , library science , engineering , medicine , computer science , business , mechanical engineering , physics , optics , marketing , anthropology
In New Zealand school libraries, the nature of educational activities performed by school library staff is unclear. Three parallel case studies were conducted to explore the actual work of school library team members. Ways of working with teachers and each other were explored in interviews and focus groups and the characteristics of information service provision were compared with those reflected in the wider literature. While many practices were affirmed for their positive influence on teaching and learning, areas for further development were identified. These are discussed in terms of creating change and strengthening learning outcomes.