Abstract:Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to investigate the decision of former traditional K-12 teachers in the USA who chose a new career path in academic libraries. It focuses on their successes and challenges in higher education settings. Design/methodology/approach -This study uses a qualitative-methods approach which includes a brief questionnaire. Findings -Findings indicate that former K-12 teachers leave their traditional teaching professions due to bureaucracy but because they enjoy teaching, they seek o… Show more
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