COLLABORATION IN SCHOOL LIBRARIES: NIGERIA SCHOOL LIBRARIANS PERSPECTIVE

The study reported the experiences of school librarians on the situation of collaboration in school libraries in Nigeria at the present, the challenges and the way forward. Based on the Teacher and Librarian Collaboration (TLC) Model adopted in the study, the finding shows collaboration in school libraries in Nigeria on the lower levels of coordination and cooperation/partnership. Thus, indicating a need for more commitment and time for collaboration to move to a higher level. Owing to the various challenges found, the study recommends the provision of school libraries and library resources, reduced excessive workload, employment of school librarians to manage the school libraries and creation of a network of school librarians to encourage collaboration.