There is no question that the success of school library programs depends upon the support of the principal, and the school librarian’s ability to collaborate with teachers. As the leader of the school, principals make important management decisions regarding budgets, collaborative instruction, scheduling, and staffing that can significantly impact the school library program. Teachers and librarians can work together as instructional partners to plan, teach, and assess student learning to foster a range of student learning outcomes. Yet, future principals and teachers are often unaware of the positive impact that school librarians and school library programs can have on student achievement. Principal and teacher certification programs seldom include information about the school library program, and in education journals, there are few articles about the value of the school library program, or how to collaborate with school librarians.

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