| Description |
1 online resource (x, 112 pages) |
| Series |
ALA fundamentals series |
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ALA fundamentals series.
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| Contents |
Historical overview of library instruction -- Who teaches? -- How students learn -- Predelivery considerations -- What to teach -- Where instruction takes place -- It's about time -- Characteristics of effective instructors -- Characteristics of effective instruction -- Assessment -- Challenges to instruction |
| Summary |
Being a great teacher is part and parcel of being a great librarian. In this book, the author, a veteran instruction services librarian lays out the fundamentals of the discipline in easily accessible language. Succinctly covering the topic from top to bottom, he: Offers an overview of the historical context of library instruction, drawing on recent research in learning theory to help the instructor choose the most effective strategies for any situation; Shows readers how to assess the information needs of a given audience, how to develop a curriculum for teaching information literacy, and how to fit an appropriate amount of content into the allotted time; Addresses the pros and cons of online versus face-to-face instruction; Includes methods for publicizing the availability of the library's learning opportunities. With expert guidance for putting theory into practice, this book helps librarians connect with students as effectively as possible |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Library orientation.
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Library orientation for college students.
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EDUCATION -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- Library Skills.
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Library orientation
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Library orientation for college students
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780838994153 |
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0838994156 |
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9780838994146 |
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0838994148 |
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