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Olivas, A. P. (2013). Natural transitions: from K-12 to US academic library instructors. New Library World, 114(7/8), 342–350. doi:10.1108/NLW-12-2012-0092 Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the decision of former traditional K-12 teachers in the USA who chose a new career path in academic libraries. It focuses on their successes and challenges in higher education settings. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses a qualitative-methods approach which includes a brief questionnaire. Findings – Findings indicate that former K-12 teachers leave their traditional teaching professions due to bureaucracy but because they enjoy teaching, they seek other opportunities in education. The research also reveals that many of the participants continue to use their K-12 training in their current instruction positions as academic librarians. Research limitations/implications – Future research on this topic should look into more proactive ways of recruiting K-12 teachers into positions of information literacy instructor in academic libraries. Practical implications – Those responsible for hiring information literacy instruction librarians will learn the benefits of hiring former K-12 teachers. The paper will also help encourage academic library leaders to help fund more training opportunities for information literacy librarians. Social implications – All around the USA, academic libraries are fostering opportunities for their students to become information literate in the hopes of helping students succeed in college-level research. As more former K-12 teachers are hired in higher education academic instruction librarian positions, it could help students make a smoother transition from high school to college-level researchers. Originality/value – This research shows that former K-12 teachers could be a valuable asset to higher education academic libraries. thank you, stephen STEPHEN B. ALAYON Data Bank Senior Information Assistant Library and Data Banking Services Section Training and Information Division Aquaculture Department (AQD) Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) Tigbauan, Iloilo 5021 Philippines URL: http://www.seafdec.org.ph Telephone No.: 63 33 5119170 to 71 local 409 Fax No.: 63 33 5119174 Mobile Phone No.: 63 919 4506688 Email Add: [email protected], [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Filipino Librarians" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/filipinolibrarians. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
