Teacher-Librarians in Learning Organizations

Abstract

Teacher-librarians must function both as members of teams engaged in organizational learning and as leaders of leaders. The teacher-librarian, therefore, must be a mirror image of other teacher leaders, while also bringing added value as a leader in teacher-librarianship. To meet the needs of schools if they are to be learning organizations, teacher-librarians will need a unique blend: a knowledge base; technical skills; interpersonal and team skills; and a particular system of values and beliefs. Credibility as a teacher with colleagues and the principal is crucial for success.