Open AccessOrganizational Citizenship Behavior and School Librarians
Author(s) -
Aaron J. Elkins
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw6897
Subject(s) - organizational citizenship behavior , citizenship , psychology , sociology , social psychology , pedagogy , public relations , organizational commitment , political science , politics , law
Research has suggested that many school librarians engage in work outside of their roles as defined by their job descriptions and professional standards. These extra-role behaviors may be explained by Organizational Citizenship Behavior theory. This paper describes the theory, its origin, component behaviors, antecedents, and other factors that influence professional performance.