Finding Common Ground: An Analysis of Librarians' Expressed Attitudes Towards Faculty

Adjunct Faculty and the Library: A Challenge for Change

“…Badke (2005) expresses similar concerns with stronger language, noting: "Faculty do not respect the roles of librarians, and librarians view faculty as arrogantly ignorant of the functioning of the library, its personnel and its tools" (65). Similarities to the perceptions noted by Badke are also evident in studies by Julien and Given (2002/03) and Given and Julien (2005). Their 2005 analysis of discussions that took place on the BI-L (Bibliographic Instruction) and ILI-L (Information Literacy Instruction) listservs over a seven-year period noted that "the vast majority of postings were quite negative in their assessments of faculty members' attitudes" (Given and Julien,33).…”

“…Julien and Given (2002/03) and Given and Julien (2005) present two analyses of the thoughts and ideas expressed by librarians writing, on electronic listservs, about faculty. The insights garnered in these studies provide librarians with the opportunity for significant self-reflection as they examine the potential impact of negative attitudes and perceptions.…”

Information Literacy Instruction and Assessment in a Community College: A Collaborative Design

“…The challenges of a librarianfaculty collaboration can be difficult and barriers exist that can hold up the process. Some describe collaboration as "uncomfortable and confusing" (Kovalik et al 2010), others point out that it can be problematic if librarians and faculty misunderstand each other's responsibilities in relation with IL (Given and Julien 2005). Another problem arises when faculty think that librarians have no knowledge of teaching and learning and therefore are not capable teachers.…”

Information Literacy, Collaboration, and Teacher Education

“…However, collaboration can be a difficult process and barriers exist that can hamper such endeavors (Black, Crest, & Volland, 2001;McGuinness, 2006;Stevens, 2006). Collaboration has been described as uncomfortable and confusing (Scales, Matthews, & Johnson, 2005), and can be especially problematic if faculty and librarians misunderstand each other's perspectives and responsibilities in relation to information literacy (Given & Julien, 2005;Leckie & Fullerton, 1999). Another potential problem relates to librarians who may be seen as not having sufficient knowledge about teaching and learning to be effective teachers (Johnston & Webber, 2003).…”