Open AccessAdding Value: Principals' Perceptions of the Role of the Teacher-Librarian
Author(s) -
Mandy Lupton
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw6905
Subject(s) - perception , perspective (graphical) , pedagogy , value (mathematics) , school library , principal (computer security) , psychology , advice (programming) , sociology , library science , computer science , machine learning , artificial intelligence , neuroscience , programming language , operating system
This paper reports on a study into principals' perceptions of the role of the teacher-librarian. Nine principals in Australia were interviewed about the role of the teacher-librarian and library in their school. The findings indicated a range of ways in which the teacher-librarian adds value to the school, including in their role as teacher, providing the principal with a broad perspective on the workings of the school, providing advice and ideas, and providing leadership in the use of information and communications technology (ICT) at the school. It also identified a number of personal qualities valued by principals.