New Methods of Teaching and Learning in Libraries

New Methods of Teaching and Learning in Libraries

Author: Ann Whitney Gleason

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-10-20

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1442264128

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New Methods of Teaching and Learning in Libraries is a one-stop introduction to the role of technology in teaching and learning in libraries. Emerging models of library instruction and library support of instruction will be presented. Increasingly, librarians are called upon to partner with educational faculty and community members to deliver content and support innovative educational initiatives. Since libraries reach across academic disciplines and provide resources for the greater community, they are uniquely positioned to provide services and technologies that are available to many, bringing innovation out of silos and facilitating innovation in the community. Chapters covered include: · Active Learning in Collaborative Spaces · Creating Library Spaces that Foster Creation · Teaching Beyond the Library Walls · Teaching Skills for Career Success · Multimedia in Library Education · The Future of Mobile Libraries · Teaching and Learning in the Library of the Future Innovative programs will be highlighted and practical examples will be provided.


Teaching Technology in Libraries

Teaching Technology in Libraries

Author: Carol Smallwood

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-02-06

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1476627185

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Libraries are charged with fostering new skills and capabilities, a challenging task in an era of rapid technological change. Developing new ways of teaching and learning--within budget and time constraints--is the key to keeping up-to-date. Written by librarians, this collection of new essays describes an array of technology outreach and instruction programs--from the theoretical to the practical--for public, academic and school libraries, based on case studies and discussions of methodology. Content includes out of the box lessons, outreach successes and technology instruction programs applicable to patrons and staff at public, academic and school libraries.


Engaging First-Year Students in Meaningful Library Research

Engaging First-Year Students in Meaningful Library Research

Author: Molly Flaspohler

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2011-11-09

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1780632940

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Aimed at teaching professionals working with first-year students at institutions of higher learning, this book provides practical advice and specific strategies for integrating contemporary information literacy competencies into courses intended for novice researchers. The book has two main goals - to discuss the necessity and value of incorporating information literacy into first-year curricula; and to provide a variety of practical, targeted strategies for doing so. The author will introduce and encourage teaching that follows a process-driven, constructivist framework as a way of engaging first-year students in library work that is interesting, meaningful and disciplinarily relevant. Provides helpful advice and guidance for seamlessly integrating library research competencies into first-year courses Offers practical models and real life examples of successful student-centered, course-based library research assignments Is written by an academic librarian with nearly 20 years of experience in the field


Exploring the Digital Library

Exploring the Digital Library

Author: Kay Johnson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 0470596589

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Exploring the Digital Library, a volume in The Jossey-Bass Online Teaching and Learning series, addresses the key issue of library services for faculty and their students in the online learning environment. Written by librarians at Athabasca University, a leading institution in distance education, this book shows how faculty can effectively use digital libraries in their day-to-day work and in the design of electronic courses. Exploring the Digital Library is filled with information, ideas, and Discusses how information and communication technologies are transforming scholarship communication Provides suggestions for integrating digital libraries into teaching and course development Describes approaches to promoting information literacy skills and integrating these skills across the curriculum Outlines the skills and knowledge required in digital library use Suggests opportunities for faculty and librarians to collaborate in the online educational environment


Role of Library Towards Education, Research and Training

Role of Library Towards Education, Research and Training

Author: R. Nandagopal

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788174465955

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The human society cannot survive without being fully familiar with all the past intellectual contributions of a man as well as keeping himself up to date with the growing and ever adding knowledge in the domain of disciplines such as humanities, Social sciences, Science and Technology etc. To overcome this problem, man has discovered libraries. Today libraries have become the essential ingredients of a civilized society and its contribution is more towards education, research and training. This book is a rich source of information for library professionals, scholars, students of library and information science and faculty members who wish to learn more about the role of library and librarians towards Education, Research and Training. It presents scholarly views, best practices, case analysis and empirical studies on role of library towards Education, Research and Training. This book carries 37 peer reviewed research papers contributed by over 53 authors from across the country on the theme Role of library towards Education, Research and Training . The topics covered in the book include: v Role of LRC in Changing Scenario of Education System.v Future Scenario of LRC & Changing Role of Librarian for Education, Research & Trainingv Role of LRC in Major Health issues faced by National Community.v Contribution of National, Multinational Corporate Sectors and Private Sectors in Library Education, Research & Training.v Role of LRC in providing Management Information Systems and Decision Support Systems.v Case Studies. This book is expected to be of immense value to the professional librarians, students of library and information science and faculty members.


Teaching the Library Research Process

Teaching the Library Research Process

Author: Carol Collier Kuhlthau

Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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Provides teachers with a comprehensive, sequential program for teaching their students how to use the library research process to write a research paper.