Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers
Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers

Author: Laura Saunders

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 9781946011091

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"This open access textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to instruction in all types of library and information settings. Designed for students in library instruction courses, the text is also a resource for new and experienced professionals seeking best practices and selected resources to support their instructional practice. Organized around the backward design approach and written by LIS faculty members with expertise in teaching and learning, this book offers clear guidance on writing learning outcomes, designing assessments, and choosing and implementing instructional strategies, framed by clear and accessible explanations of learning theories. The text takes a critical approach to pedagogy and emphasizes inclusive and accessible instruction. Using a theory into practice approach that will move students from learning to praxis, each chapter includes practical examples, activities, and templates to aid readers in developing their own practice and materials."--Publisher's description.

Fundamentals for the Instruction Coordinator
Fundamentals for the Instruction Coordinator

Author: Caitlin A. Bagley

Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman

Published: 2021-07-19

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780838916377

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Bagley presents the perfect primer for instruction coordinators at all levels of experience, from those who may have had little prior supervisory or management experience to those who simply want a refresher on new methods.

Research Within the Disciplines
Research Within the Disciplines

Author: Peggy Keeran

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780810856882

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Research lies at the heart of all academic disciplines. Research Within the Disciplines: Foundations for Reference and Library Instruction is an expansion of that concept. The book provides an overview of research practices and literacy standards in the various disciplines_humanities, music, social sciences, business, government publications, engineering, and sciences_to help shape library instruction and reference assistance. Conceived and developed by the reference librarians at the University of Denver, the book grew out of team discussions about teaching research and writing within the disciplines. The book's main objective is to provide a degree of orientation toward conducting research within specific disciplines and across others. The volume includes separate chapters on the broad disciplines covered in undergraduate education, as well as concluding chapters addressing interdisciplinary research and the role of instruction as a means of developing effective researchers. The continued necessity of understanding the foundations of research, whether within the physical library or via the electronic environment, remains an underlying concern, and the advice put forth by this team of practicing academic librarians is an important step to achieving this goal.

Practical Library Instruction
Practical Library Instruction

Author: Jo Angela Oehrli

Publisher:

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780838936429

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"This book offers classroom management tips with easy-to-implement suggestions that focus on the learner"--

Foundations of Information Literacy
Foundations of Information Literacy

Author: Natalie Greene Taylor

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2021-11-15

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0838938124

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It’s not hyperbole to conclude that in today’s world, information literacy is essential for survival and success; and also that, if left unchecked, the social consequences of widespread misinformation and information illiteracy will only continue to grow more dire. Thus its study must be at the core of every education. But while many books have been written on information literacy, this text is the first to examine information literacy from a cross-national, cross-cultural, and cross-institutional perspective. From this book, readers will learn about information literacy in a wide variety of contexts, including academic and school libraries, public libraries, special libraries, and archives, through research and literature that has previously been siloed in specialized publications; come to understand why information literacy is not just an issue of information and technology, but also a broader community and societal issue; get an historical overview of advertising, propaganda, disinformation, misinformation, and illiteracy; gain knowledge of both applied strategies for working with individuals and for addressing the issues in community contexts; find methods for combating urgent societal ills caused and exacerbated by misinformation; and get tools and techniques for advocacy, activism, and self-reflection throughout one’s career.

Critical Information Literacy
Critical Information Literacy

Author: Annie Downey

Publisher: Library Juice Press

Published: 2016-07-11

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 9781634000246

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"Provides a snapshot of the current state of critical information literacy as it is enacted and understood by academic librarians"--

Fundamentals of Library Instruction
Fundamentals of Library Instruction

Author: Dr. Monty L. McAdoo

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2012-04-09

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0838994148

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In this book, veteran instruction services librarian McAdoo lays out the fundamentals of the discipline in easily accessible language.

Foundations of Library and Information Science
Foundations of Library and Information Science

Author: Richard E. Rubin

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2020-09-14

Total Pages: 644

ISBN-13: 0838947573

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Richard E. Rubin’s book has served as the authoritative introductory text for generations of library and information science practitioners, with each new edition taking in its stride the myriad societal, technological, political, and economic changes affecting our users and institutions and transforming our discipline. Rubin teams up with his daughter, Rachel G. Rubin, a rising star in the library field in her own right, for the fifth edition. Spanning all types of libraries, from public to academic, school, and special, it illuminates the major facets of LIS for students as well as current professionals. Continuing its tradition of excellence, this text addresses the history and mission of libraries from past to present, including the history of service to African Americans; critical contemporary social issues such as services to marginalized communities, tribal libraries, and immigrants; the rise of e-government and the crucial role of political advocacy; digital devices, social networking, digital publishing, e-books, virtual reality, and other technology; forces shaping the future of libraries, including Future Ready libraries, and sustainability as a core value of librarianship; the values and ethics of the profession, with new coverage of civic engagement, combatting fake news, the importance of social justice, and the role of critical librarianship; knowledge infrastructure and organization, including Resource Description and Access (RDA), linked data, and the Library Research Model; the significance of the digital divide and policy issues related to broadband access and net neutrality; intellectual freedom, legal issues, and copyright-related topics; contemporary issues in LIS education such as the ongoing tensions between information science and library science; and the changing character of collections and services including the role of digital libraries, preservation, and the digital humanities. In its newest edition, Foundations of Library and Information Science remains the field’s essential resource.

The Savvy Academic Librarian's Guide to Technological Innovation
The Savvy Academic Librarian's Guide to Technological Innovation

Author: Cinthya Ippoliti

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1538103079

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The Savvy Academic Librarian’s Guide to Technological Innovation provides detailed plans for purposefully integrating technology into the fabric of the academic environment by utilizing examples from a variety of institutions to illustrate successful methods and best practices. Included case studies and further readings emphasize everything needed to create, grow, and sustain a holistic plan for integrating technology within the academic library setting. Highlighted features include: Concentration on technology uses and applications Activities and steps needed to develop partnerships, design learning outcomes and other pedagogical applications and measure the success of each of these elements Practical, how-to approach that is useful to four-year, two-year, and community colleges alike