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Author McAdoo, Monty L.

Title Fundamentals of library instruction / Monty L. McAdoo.

Publication Info. Chicago : American Library Association, 2012.

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Description 1 online resource (x, 112 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series ALA fundamentals series
ALA fundamentals series.
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.
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Subject Library orientation.
Library orientation.
Library orientation for college students.
Library orientation for college students.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
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
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