Teachers' and administrators' perceptions and expectations of the instructional consultation role of the library media specialist.

摘要

This qualitative study, examines classroom teachers' and administrators' perceptions and expectations regarding the library media specialist's role in curriculum and instructional development in a suburban junior high school. This study also suggests ways library media specialists can collaborate with teachers. Data was collected through surveys, interviews, and curriculum meetings and findings indicated that role clarification, modeling, proactive involvement, and personal experiences produce positive teacher and principal perceptions.