Fundamentals of library instruction /
McAdoo, Monty L.
Fundamentals of library instruction / Library instruction Monty L. McAdoo. - Chicago : American Library Association, 2012. - 1 online resource (x, 112 pages). - ALA fundamentals series . - ALA fundamentals series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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.
9780838994153 0838994156 9780838994146 0838994148
9A26BD14-538E-475D-A657-B5AE1649345C OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
Library orientation.
Library orientation for college students.
Library orientation. Library orientation for college students.
EDUCATION--Teaching Methods & Materials--Library Skills.
Library orientation.
Library orientation for college students.
Electronic books.
Z711.2 / .M33 2012eb
025.5/677
Fundamentals of library instruction / Library instruction Monty L. McAdoo. - Chicago : American Library Association, 2012. - 1 online resource (x, 112 pages). - ALA fundamentals series . - ALA fundamentals series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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.
9780838994153 0838994156 9780838994146 0838994148
9A26BD14-538E-475D-A657-B5AE1649345C OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
Library orientation.
Library orientation for college students.
Library orientation. Library orientation for college students.
EDUCATION--Teaching Methods & Materials--Library Skills.
Library orientation.
Library orientation for college students.
Electronic books.
Z711.2 / .M33 2012eb
025.5/677