Becoming a Reflective Librarian and Teacher
Author: Michelle Reale
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2017-10-03
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 0838915299
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The Indispensable Academic Librarian
Author: Michelle Reale
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2018-11-29
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 0838916384
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTraditionally, academic librarians have delivered “beck and call” service to educators both in and out of the classroom. However, far from being merely auxiliary to the learning cycle, academic librarians are educators in their own right. If the primary challenge before them is to change how they’re perceived within their institutions, Reale proposes, the key lies in becoming a proactive teacher and collaborator. Offering strategies applicable to many different areas, this book shows how the academic librarian can be an educator in both structured and unstructured spaces on campuses. Blending practice-based evidence with a warm approach, Reale discusses the changing perception of academic librarians, how they are seen and how they see themselves;shows how academic librarians can and should assert their rightful place in the learning cycle;looks at how to match teaching goals with academic librarians’ mission;advocates for the indispensable roles the academic librarian should play, including co-collaborator, one-on-one research consultant, expert-at-large in non-structured spaces such as the dorm or student lounge, and embedded librarian in the classroom; offers talking points for self-advocacy, looking at the many ways academic librarians are making a difference; andexplores activities and programming for engagement and learning. This book will empower and validate academic librarians by demonstrating their indispensable roles as educators.
Reflective Teaching, Effective Learning
Author: Char Booth
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2011-02-22
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 0838992595
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChar Booth, an avid library education and technology advocate, introduces a series of concepts that will empower readers at any level of experience to become better designers and presenters, as well as building their confidence and satisfaction as library educators
The Academic Teaching Librarian's Handbook
Author: Claire McGuinness
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Published: 2021-01-20
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1783304626
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Academic Teaching Librarian’s Handbook is a comprehensive resource for academic library professionals and LIS students looking to pursue a teaching role in their work and to develop this aspect of their professional lives in a holistic way throughout their careers. The book is built around the core ideas of reflective self-development and informed awareness of one’s personal professional landscape. Through engaging with a series of exercises and reflective pauses in each chapter, readers are encouraged to reflect on their professional identity, self-image, self-efficacy and progress as they consider each of the different aspects of the teaching role. This handbook will: - provide a comprehensive resource on teaching, professional development and reflective practice for academic teaching librarians at all stages of their careers - explore the current landscape of teaching librarianship in higher education, and highlight the important developments, issues and trends that are shaping current and future practice - examine the roles and responsibilities of the academic teaching librarian in the digital era - introduce the essential areas of development, skill and knowledge that will empower current and future professionals in the role - inspire prospective and current academic teaching librarians to adopt a broad conception of the role that goes beyond the basic idea of classroom-based teaching, and provide practical tools to engage in personal development and career planning in this area. The Academic Teaching Librarian’s Handbook is an indispensable reference, suitable for early career professionals at the start of their teaching journey, as well as mid- or late-career librarians who may have moved into leadership and managerial roles and who wish to advance their teaching role to the next level.
Managing the Successful School Library
Author: Lesley S. J. Farmer
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2016-12-16
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 0838915167
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMore than just a compendium of management theories, this book provides much food for thought that will help readers gain important insights into their own roles as school library managers and leaders.
The Art of Reflective Teaching
Author: Carol R. Rodgers
Publisher:
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 0807763640
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This book examines what it means to be present in one's teaching- how to mentally and emotionally connect to your students, your classroom, and your teaching. The author outlines the structure of reflection, its intentional practice, and its importance to presence. Rodgers also provides a detailed outline for teaching presence to new and preservice teachers"--
Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers
Author: Laura Saunders
Publisher:
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 389
ISBN-13: 9781946011091
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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.
Meeting the Challenge of Teaching Information Literacy
Author: Michelle Reale
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2020-07-23
Total Pages: 123
ISBN-13: 083894714X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile the profession has generated many books on information literacy, none to date have validated exactly why it is so difficult to teach. In her new book, Reale posits that examining and reflecting on the reality of those factors is what will enable practitioners to meet the challenge of their important mandate. Using the same warm and conversational tone as in her previous works, she uses personal anecdotes to lay out the key reasons that teaching information literacy is so challenging, from the limited amount of time given to instructors and lack of collaboration with faculty to one’s own anxieties about the work; examines how these factors are related and where librarians fit in; validates readers’ struggles and frustrations through an honest discussion of the emotional labor of librarianship, including “imposter syndrome,” stress, and burnout; offers a variety of approaches, strategies, and topics of focus that will assist readers in their daily practice; looks at how a vibrant community of practice can foster positive change both personally and institutionally; and presents “Points to Ponder” at the end of each chapter that encourage readers to self-reflect and then transform personal insights into action.
Critical Information Literacy
Author: Annie Downey
Publisher: Library Juice Press
Published: 2016-07-11
Total Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9781634000246
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Provides a snapshot of the current state of critical information literacy as it is enacted and understood by academic librarians"--
The Grounded Instruction Librarian
Author: Melissa M.. Mallon
Publisher: Assoc of College & Research Libraries
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780838946213
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Scholarship of Teaching and Learning unleashes great potential in librarianship, and academic librarians are ideal candidates for participation in SoTL projects: We're inquisitive, passionate, and we care about student success. The Grounded Instruction Librarian can provide innovative ideas and methods to help you use SoTL as a professional development tool, a research agenda, a way to create theory, or for a deeper understanding of your teaching and your students' learning.
