ERIC Number: ED651743
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 237
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ISBN: 979-8-3823-0372-7
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Comparing Perceptions of the Roles of School Librarians among Educators Using the Future Ready School Librarian Framework
Ellen F. Warden
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, The University of Memphis
This non-experimental quantitative casual comparative survey study surveyed a sample (n=186) of public elementary (n=90), middle (n=69), and high school (n=57) school administrators (n=57), educators (n=62), and librarians (n=67) from 38 school districts across the state of Tennessee, regarding their perceptions of school librarians' roles defined in the constructs of the Future Ready Schools -- Librarian Framework. Results were analyzed via a one-way MANOVA and post hoc testing, and statistically significant differences in perceptions of the school librarian's role were identified within the constructs of "Use of Space and Time" (p =<0.001), "Personalized Professional Learning" (p=0.025), "Robust Infrastructure" (p=0.007), and "Budget & Resources" (p=0.020). Statistical significance within these constructs is prevalent amongst comparison groups including the school librarian's role. Educators/teachers scored fulfillment perception higher than administrators and school librarians across all constructs. In contrast, school librarians scored fulfillment perception lower than other groups across all constructs, regardless of whether statistically significant results were found. Results implicate a need for changes to school librarian pre-service and future training to better prepare those entering and working the role to meet the expectations outlined within the Future Ready Schools Librarian Framework. Suggestions for future research and study limitations are also provided. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Public Schools, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Administrators, Teacher Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, School Libraries, Librarians, Librarian Attitudes, Role, Futures (of Society)
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Tennessee
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