Beginning a Dialogue about How Teacher-Librarians Advocate for the Profession: Implications of a National Survey.
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| Title: | Beginning a Dialogue about How Teacher-Librarians Advocate for the Profession: Implications of a National Survey. |
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| Authors: | Ewbank, Ann1 ann.ewbank@asu.edu |
| Source: | Teacher Librarian. Feb2010, Vol. 37 Issue 3, p87-88. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Library media specialists, *School library finance, *School library administration, Pressure groups, Surveys |
| Company/Entity: | American Association of School Librarians |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the ways in which teacher-librarians advocate for school libraries and school librarianship in the U.S. It explores the results of a national survey conducted by the author in which teacher-librarians reported funding for their libraries, their methods of advocacy, and obstacles to school library advocacy. Definitions of advocacy from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) are presented and the time school librarians spend on advocacy is explored. The importance of engagement and advocacy in retaining funding and promoting change is also discussed. |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses the ways in which teacher-librarians advocate for school libraries and school librarianship in the U.S. It explores the results of a national survey conducted by the author in which teacher-librarians reported funding for their libraries, their methods of advocacy, and obstacles to school library advocacy. Definitions of advocacy from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) are presented and the time school librarians spend on advocacy is explored. The importance of engagement and advocacy in retaining funding and promoting change is also discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 14811782 |
