School librarians leading from the center in online learning contexts: Informal communities of practice creating space for connection and collaboration

ABSTRACT

This study used qualitative methodology based on focus group interviews to explore school librarians ' involvement during the move to online teaching and learning contexts. Findings indicate these educators felt underutilized because of stakeholder misperceptions of their roles. However, most school librarians in the study reported creating informal communities of practice to support teachers and students through innovative responses to online learning demands caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. © 2022, American Library Association. All rights reserved.