I've never viewed myself as a leader. Right at this moment, I am attempting to push my skills onto other teachers to prove how valuable a resource I really am to them and their students.
I can relate to both points Donham (2005) makes about leadership. You can be externally oriented, where blame is placed on factors surrounding the leader and excuses made as to why change cannot be made. Or you can be internally oriented, where problems are faced with a proactive attitude. At times I can be one or the other, depending on my surroundings and stress levels. Librarians have to deal with a lack of support. I have discovered this is mainly due to an ignorance people have toward how useful the library really is. For me, my externally oriented attitude is triggered by the lack of willingness to collaborate and make full use of the skills and resources I have to offer. And, at times, it is a struggle to remain proactive when you are the only person in the library.
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