Innovation diffusion: Proposal of an organizing theory on which to base research into school library development

Knuth, Rebecca

doi:10.1016/s0740-8188(97)90017-7

“…The LMS, as defined, should lead the learning environment through curriculum design, instruction, and technology, while collaborating with "all members of the learning community to create a student-centred library media program" (Shannon, 2002). Knuth (1997) examined how theory based research, specifically innovation diffusion, might enhance understanding of how the role of school libraries and librarians may change throughout the educational and cultural environment enabling formulation and implementation of effective school library models.…”

Section: Perceptions Of School Library Media Specialist Rolesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diverse Roles and Challenges for Teacher Librarians

Reed¹

2021

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Central to creating lifelong learners, supporting curriculum, and implementing reliable information access, the library media centre is the umbrella for the school’s core subjects and the library media specialist is the connection between information and diffusion of that information to students. This paper examines school library media specialist roles in the United States and international schools, using the Quality Schools International (QSI) K-12 international school in Tirana, Albania, as a case study. Particular emphasis is placed on technology challenges, education requirements, and the impact of these elements on students, in particular the third culture students found in many international schools.

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“…In the US, for instance, school libraries are much more tightly integrated into the education system (Knuth, 1995;Knuth, 1997). They are administered by school districts and in most states are staffed by librarians with dual teaching and library qualifications whereas in Britain, school libraries are more closely aligned with public libraries in terms of their administration and also in their focus on recreational reading (Knuth, 1995;Knuth, 1997). The following table lists some of the main differences between these two systems.…”

Section: Schooling and Libraries In The Us And Ukmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…• A professional association that generates standards, which serve to formalize models of practice (Knuth, 1997) • A single professional association that acts as "the voice" of school librarians (Knuth, 1997) • A professional association that provides networking opportunities to combat professional isolation (Chernow et al, 2003;Knuth, 1996) • Peer support networks that meet regularly (Chapman & Hadfield, 2010;Wenger, 1998;Wenger et al, 2002) A school library that meets all of these criteria, in all of these areas, would most likely be an example of excellence.…”

Section: Towards the Model -Facets Of A Good School Librarymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is this body of research that warrants referring to the US model of school librarianship as more successful. 1 The British model, in contrast, typically describes school librarians who work alone with no clerical support and no additional training beyond a standard library qualification, although many school library staff across the UK lack any professional qualifications (Knuth, 1995;Knuth, 1997;Ritchie, 2009;Ritchie, 2011;Tilke, 2002;Turner, 2005;Williams, Coles, & Wavell, 2002). UK professional associations representing school librarians are seen as weak and passive, speaking with conflicting voices (Knuth, 1995;Owen, 2009).…”

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Leading for Learning: A Model for Best Practice in School Libraries

Judge¹,

McMenemy²

2014

Management and Leadership Innovations

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This chapter introduces a model for school libraries in Scotland, based on best practices as identified in the literature, and on five case studies undertaken in schools, two in the United States and three in Scotland. The research design was qualitative, and used grounded theory and multiple case study methods. The model represents an ideal set of circumstances for school libraries in Scotland, highlighting the interconnected web of influences that affect the success of a school library in meeting professional standards. These influences primarily fall in three areas: the school librarian, the school environment, and the professional support available to the librarian. The school librarian is the primary leader of the school library programme, but factors in these other two areas can provide opportunities and barriers that can help or hinder the success of the library service. For instance, the findings suggest that school-based factors such as curriculum, scheduling, technology facilities, and staffing can have significant influence over the access the librarian has to teachers and students. Our model includes all three areas in describing a set of circumstances that would allow a school library programme to thrive and meet the highest professional standards.

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Leading for Learning: A Model for Best Practice in School Libraries

Judge¹,

McMenemy²

2014

Advances in Librarianship

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This chapter introduces a model for school libraries in Scotland, based on best practices as identified in the literature, and on five case studies undertaken in schools, two in the United States and three in Scotland. The research design was qualitative, and used grounded theory and multiple case study methods. The model represents an ideal set of circumstances for school libraries in Scotland, highlighting the interconnected web of influences that affect the success of a school library in meeting professional standards. These influences primarily fall in three areas: the school librarian, the school environment, and the professional support available to the librarian. The school librarian is the primary leader of the school library programme, but factors in these other two areas can provide opportunities and barriers that can help or hinder the success of the library service. For instance, the findings suggest that school-based factors such as curriculum, scheduling, technology facilities, and staffing can have significant influence over the access the librarian has to teachers and students. Our model includes all three areas in describing a set of circumstances that would allow a school library programme to thrive and meet the highest professional standards.

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Innovation diffusion: Proposal of an organizing theory on which to base research into school library development

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Diverse Roles and Challenges for Teacher Librarians

Diverse Roles and Challenges for Teacher Librarians

Leading for Learning: A Model for Best Practice in School Libraries

Leading for Learning: A Model for Best Practice in School Libraries

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