Open AccessEvidence-based practice: A practice towards leadership credibility among school librarians
Author(s) -
Jeffrey DiScala,
Mega Subramaniam
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw6817
Subject(s) - credibility , school library , student achievement , pedagogy , educational leadership , psychology , evidence based practice , interpretation (philosophy) , medical education , sociology , mathematics education , political science , academic achievement , library science , medicine , computer science , alternative medicine , pathology , law , programming language
This paper examines the potential influence of evidence-based practice (EBP) in school libraries in affirming the role of the school librarian as leader. We begin with an examination of the most recently added role of effective school librarians, that of leader, and provide an overview of the current interpretation of this role. We then proceed with an introduction to the use of EBPs in school libraries, with an emphasis on the relationship of EBPs to student achievement. We articulate a potential relationship of EBP to building leadership credibility among school librarians by presenting examples of the use of EBP in linking student achievement to school library programs.