Advisory work and its relation to teachers' centers is described. The following topics are considered: (1) differences between advisory work and other staff development; (2) purposes of advisory work; (3) methods advisors use; (4) realistic expectations of the advisor role: dilemmas and discouragements; (5) characteristics, skills, and experiences advisory work requires; (6) selection, training and ongoing development of advisors; and (7) relationship of advisory work to teachers' centers. Included in this paper are recommendations for further reading about the advisor role. (JD)