Fundamentals of library instruction / Monty L. McAdoo.
McAdoo, Monty L.
2012
Z711.2 .M33 2012 (Mapit)
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Title Fundamentals of library instruction / Monty L. McAdoo.
Author McAdoo, Monty L.
ISBN 9780838911419 (pbk.)
0838911412 (pbk.)
Imprint Chicago : American Library Association, 2012.
Language English
Description x, 112 p. ; 23 cm.
Call Number Z711.2 .M33 2012
Dewey Decimal Classification 025.5/677
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, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series ALA fundamentals series
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Historical overview of library instruction
Who teaches?
How students learn
Pre-delivery considerations
What to teach
Where instruction takes place
It's about time
Characteristics of effective instructors
Characteristics of effective instruction
Assessment
Challenges to instruction.

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