Description |
1 online resource (x, 112 pages). |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Series |
ALA fundamentals series
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ALA fundamentals series.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Library orientation.
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Library orientation. |
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Library orientation for college students.
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Library orientation for college students. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Title |
Library instruction |
Other Form: |
Print version: McAdoo, Monty L. Fundamentals of library instruction. Chicago : American Library Association, 2012 9780838911419 (DLC) 2011043250 (OCoLC)755062676 |
ISBN |
9780838994153 (electronic book) |
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0838994156 (electronic book) |
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9780838994146 (electronic book) |
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0838994148 (electronic book) |
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9780838911419 |
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0838911412 |
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