Moving to a flexible model requires cultural change and strong administrative support.
: Implement scheduling tools like Google Calendar, Outlook, or a library website to make it easy for teachers to book the space and the librarian’s time. The Library Collaboration and Flexible Scheduli...
: Secure buy-in from principals by sharing research that links collaboration and student achievement. The administration must help redefine the library as an instructional space rather than a "special" for teacher release. Moving to a flexible model requires cultural change
: Librarians and teachers work as a team to identify resources, co-plan instruction, and jointly evaluate student achievement. and jointly evaluate student achievement.