Thesis (Ed. D.)--University of Tennessee, Knoxville. / "97-08998." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 156-171).

This study was undertaken in an attempt to discover the adequacy of the libraries when they were measured by certain established criteria. The ultimate purpose is to improve the weaknesses which might be found and to improve the services of the libraries in question.

"The purpose of this paper is to define the value, functions, and use of a central library today as the writer understands it; to describe the historical development of the Madison Elementary Library; and to analyze specific examples and uses of a central library in the writer's own classroom showing how instruction was improved by means of a wider variety of materials used to meet the individual needs of one group of pupils"--Introduction. / "June, 1951." / Typescript. / "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts under Plan II." / Advisor: Robert C. Moon, Professor Directing Paper. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 38-39).

This qualitative case study explored elementary teachers' perceptions of the role of the school librarian and the implementation of flexible scheduling and collaborative planning. Data collected consisted of field notes, audiotaping of formal interviews and planning sessions, weekly plan books, monthly calendars, questionnaires and the collection of student work. During formal data analysis, new questions began to emerge. These three questions then guided the process of data analysis. These questions were: (1) What are teachers' perceptions of the role of the school librarian as indicated through responses and actions? (2) What changes occurred in teachers' perceptions during the school year? and (3) What are teachers' issues and concerns about the implementation of flexible scheduling and collaborative planning? Four roles of the school librarian emerged from data analysis. These were: the resource role of the school librarian; the cooperative role of the school librarian; the transition from a cooperative to a collaborative role; and the collaborative role of the school librarian. In addition, seven categories were developed through the analysis of interviews and questionnaires. One category developed as several teachers expressed their concern in not having a regularly scheduled library time for students to check-out books. A few teachers also indicated the need for students to learn library skills. Within each of the seven categories, several issues also emerged. The findings of the study indicate there were numerous changes during the school year in teachers' perceptions related to the role of the school librarian. There were also ten implications which resulted from the study. One of these implications focused on professional development within schools and school districts. Professional development assists in the role of ownership and as Fullan (1991) states, ownership of something new is tantamount to real change. Through professional development, teachers and librarians can learn about the process of cooperative and collaborative planning together.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Union Institute, 1995. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 85-93).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Union Institute, 1995. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 85-93).

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Texas A & M University, 1994. / Includes vita and abstract. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 80-84).

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Texas A & M University, 1994. / Includes vita and abstract. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 80-84).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1991. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-77).

The purpose of the study is to determine the library needs of the elementary-grade children of the Willow View School and to develop an activity program to meet their needs.