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1976
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| author | Pfister, Fred C. Alexander, Karen |
| author_facet | Pfister, Fred C. Alexander, Karen Pfister, Fred C. Alexander, Karen |
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| contents | Discrepancies between Actual and Ideal Roles and Functions of Texas School Librarians as Perceived by School Superintendents, Principals, and Librarians. Report of a Study. Pfister, Fred C. Alexander, Karen Analysis of Variance Audiovisual Aids Data Analysis Hypothesis Testing Learning Resources Centers Librarians Library Acquisition Library Planning Library Research Library Services Library Surveys School Libraries This study examines the actual and the desired performance of school librarians in areas of planning, accessing networks, instructional and curriculum development, and production of learning resources. A questionnaire based on the 1976 certification requirements for Texas learning resources specialists was constructed as the survey instrument. Research problems were tested according to two principal criteria: (1) perceptions of superintendents, principals, and librarians, and (2) the size, location and level of selected school districts. Based on data analysis, this report concludes that: (1) all three major groups of respondents agree on the gap between perceived actual versus ideal conditions; (2) librarians' responsibility for selection and acquisition of audiovisual materials receives less recognition than their responsibility regarding print materials; (3) librarians do not fully participate in management and planning activities; (4) the size of the school district affects the librarian's service and management functions; (5) librarians are not accepted in the instructional role; (6) librarians' access to resources is limited within the school district; (7) communication between librarians and administrators is lacking. These findings are generalizable to a wider population. (SC) |
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| institution | ERIC Institute of Education Sciences |
| language | en |
| publishDate | 1976 |
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| spellingShingle | Discrepancies between Actual and Ideal Roles and Functions of Texas School Librarians as Perceived by School Superintendents, Principals, and Librarians. Report of a Study. Pfister, Fred C. Alexander, Karen Analysis of Variance Audiovisual Aids Data Analysis Hypothesis Testing Learning Resources Centers Librarians Library Acquisition Library Planning Library Research Library Services Library Surveys School Libraries Discrepancies between Actual and Ideal Roles and Functions of Texas School Librarians as Perceived by School Superintendents, Principals, and Librarians. Report of a Study. Pfister, Fred C. Alexander, Karen Analysis of Variance Audiovisual Aids Data Analysis Hypothesis Testing Learning Resources Centers Librarians Library Acquisition Library Planning Library Research Library Services Library Surveys School Libraries This study examines the actual and the desired performance of school librarians in areas of planning, accessing networks, instructional and curriculum development, and production of learning resources. A questionnaire based on the 1976 certification requirements for Texas learning resources specialists was constructed as the survey instrument. Research problems were tested according to two principal criteria: (1) perceptions of superintendents, principals, and librarians, and (2) the size, location and level of selected school districts. Based on data analysis, this report concludes that: (1) all three major groups of respondents agree on the gap between perceived actual versus ideal conditions; (2) librarians' responsibility for selection and acquisition of audiovisual materials receives less recognition than their responsibility regarding print materials; (3) librarians do not fully participate in management and planning activities; (4) the size of the school district affects the librarian's service and management functions; (5) librarians are not accepted in the instructional role; (6) librarians' access to resources is limited within the school district; (7) communication between librarians and administrators is lacking. These findings are generalizable to a wider population. (SC) |
| title | Discrepancies between Actual and Ideal Roles and Functions of Texas School Librarians as Perceived by School Superintendents, Principals, and Librarians. Report of a Study. |
| topic | Analysis of Variance Audiovisual Aids Data Analysis Hypothesis Testing Learning Resources Centers Librarians Library Acquisition Library Planning Library Research Library Services Library Surveys School Libraries |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED134188 |