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Teaching Resources for Library Instructors
- Overview of Library Instruction
- Classroom Preparation
- Active Learning
- Instruction Repositories
- Pedagogy
- Assessment
- Professional Development
Overview ofLibrary Instruction
Books
Grassian, E. S., & Kaplowitz, J. R. (2001). Information literacy instruction: theory and practice. Information literacy sourcebooks. New York: Neal-Schuman.
Written by two library leaders, it is a thorough, in-depth discussion of both the theory and practice of library instruction. Chapters cover the history and background of user education in libraries; the psychology of learning as applied to library teaching; conceptual models for teaching critical thinking; program management, planning, and politics (on and off-campus); assessment and evaluation; designing and developing print and electronic teaching materials; classroom management and teaching techniques; learning technology; visions for the future and much more. The CD includes tables describing various instructional modes, an interactive database to aid in selecting among them, handouts and more. (Product Description)
Cox, C. N., & Lindsay, E. B. (2008). Information literacy instruction handbook. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries.
"Information Literacy Instruction Handbook" is designed primarily for librarians new to teaching or management of information literacy instruction. In addition, it serves as a one-stop refresher source on key topics for more experienced librarians. The approach is practical, with an emphasis on up-to-date situations and approaches. It contains concise and practical chapters, written by experienced information literacy instruction librarians, providing the basics but with references to other key sources for those who would like to explore topics further. (Product Description)
Bibliography
Recommended Reading for Librarians New to Instruction - ACRL Information Literacy
Information Literacy - Core Readings Bibliography - ACRL Information Literacy
Standards
Information Literacy Literacy Standards for Higher Education - ACRL
Standards for Proficiencies for Instruction Librarians and Coordinators - ACRL
Information Literacy Programs
Librarian Resources Washington State Library
The Information Literacy Project of the Washington State Library began offering training workshops for library staff throughout the state in September 2001. The following resources are materials that were prepared for the workshops. Handouts for library staff, posters, and library users.
Information Literacy Resources for Librarians UCLA Libraries
The Information Literacy Program creates initiatives, provides support, and seeks opportunities for collaboration amonglibrarians and others in order to help UCLA students master skills for gathering, evaluating, and ethically using information and to help faculty communicate these skills to students. Resources on professional development, summary of instructional activities, opportunities for involvement, the program in action, publications, information literacy, and the annual program work plan.
Classroom Preparation
Tips & Techniques for Library Instruction University of Texas at Austin Libraries
Discusses teaching fundamentals such as learning and teaching styles, class planning, effective use of teaching tools, incorporation of active learning, presentation skills, and evaluation of teaching and student learning.
Classroom Management - LIRT (Library Instruction Round Table)
Presentation Skills - LIRT (Library Instruction Round Table)
Teaching Students With Disabilities - A Practical Guide - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Active Learning
Book
Burkhardt, J. M., MacDonald, M. C., & Rathemacher, A. J. (2003). Teaching information literacy: 35 practical, standards-based exercises for college students. Chicago: American Library Association.
Successful research skills require a basic grounding in information literacy as well as planning. Students who learn to follow these step-by-step instructions in the research process can tackle any research project confidently and on time. This workbook, tied to the ACRL Standards for Information Literacy, provides hands-on tools for reference and instruction librarians at colleges and community colleges as well as others appointed to teach students how to conduct research and to be literate in the information sea. The exercises promote conceptual and applied skills via active learning, problem-based learning, and/or resource-based learning. Ready-to-use and easy to modify, these 35 lessons can be used as a full semester course or as a single focused seminar or workshop. (Product Description - Edited)
Websites
Active Learning Introduction - University of Texas Libraries
What Is It?, Tips for Successful Assignments, Example Activities, and Further Reading and Resources
Activities Clearing House University of Texas Libraries
Collection of active learning exercises.
Active Learning at other Institutions - University of Texas at Arlington Library
Active Learning Bibliography - ACRL Instruction Section
Instruction Repositories
ANTS (ANimated Tutorial Sharing Project)
"Recognizing that creating and updating Tutorials for each online resource is a daunting task for any library to undertake on its own, librarians in COPPUL got together to find a way to share in their development. This project is an outgrowth of that initiative and our goal is to create a critical mass of Open Source Tutorials for online resources used by libraries everywhere."
PRIMO Database (Peer Reviewed Instructional Materials Online) ACRL Instruction Section
"PRIMO is a means to promote and share peer-reviewed instructional materials created by librarians to teach people about discovering, accessing and evaluating information in networked environments. The Committee hopes that publicizing selective, high quality resources will help librarians to respond to the educational challenges posed by still emerging digital technologies."
MERLOT Learning Materials
Contains peer reviewed materials, tutorials, learning modules, and learning games.
LOEX Instruction Resources
Contains tutorials, teaching support, organizations and more.
Pedagogy
Books
Cook, D., & Sittler, R. (2008). Practical pedagogy for library instructors: 17 innovative strategies to improve student learning. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries.
"Practical Pedagogy for Library Instructors: 17 Innovative Strategies to Improve Student Learning" (Doug L. Cook and Ryan L. Sittler, eds) gathers seventeen case-studies using unique instructional methodologies framed by sound pedagogical theory. This practical casebook is of great advantage to librarians who have had little formal training in education. Cases included cover the broad spectrum of education from behavioral to cognitive to constructivist. Each chapter is grounded in the educational and library literature and explores the potential of using pedagogical approaches which closely match instructional aims. (Product Description - Edited)
Grassian, E. S., & Kaplowitz, J. R. (2001). Information literacy instruction: theory and practice. Information literacy sourcebooks. New York: Neal-Schuman.
Written by two library leaders, it is a thorough, in-depth discussion of both the theory and practice of library instruction. Chapters cover the history and background of user education in libraries; the psychology of learning as applied to library teaching; conceptual models for teaching critical thinking; program management, planning, and politics (on and off-campus); assessment and evaluation; designing and developing print and electronic teaching materials; classroom management and teaching techniques; learning technology; visions for the future and much more. The CD includes tables describing various instructional modes, an interactive database to aid in selecting among them, handouts and more. (Product Description)
Assessment
Assessment Bibliography - ACRL Information Literacy
Books
Angelo, T. A., & Cross, K. P. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: a handbook for college teachers. The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
- What classroom assessment entails and how it works.
- How to plan, implement, and analyze assessment projects.
- Twelve case studies that detail the real-life classroom experiences of teachers carrying out successful classroom assessment projects.
- Fifty classroom assessment techniques
- Step-by-step procedures for administering the techniques
- Practical advice on how to analyze your data (Product Description)
Neely, T. Y. (2006). Information literacy assessment: Standards-based tools and assignments. Chicago: American Library Association.
Do they "get it"? Are students mastering information literacy? ACRL's standards for information literacy provide a solid foundation to help faculty and librarians establish the context for learning. Neely, a top information literacy expert, frames these ACRL standards as benchmarks and provides a toolbox of assessment strategies to demonstrate students' learning. Sharing best practices and actual sample assessments, these proven materials and programs: represent best practices from 27 institutions (US, Canadian, Australian); exemplify the best library-related assignments to strengthen information literacy skills; offer proven tips for incorporating the five ACRL standards into instruction; go beyond the classroom, with insights on partnering with teachers and administrators; and, explain the basics of automating assessments. (Product Description)
Professional Development
Organizations
ACRL Instruction Section
The Instruction Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries enhances the ability of academic and research librarians to advance learning, teaching and research with respect to information literacy in higher education. Topics of Interest: Organization information, instruction publications, projects, and related sites.
ACRL Information Literacy
ACRL's Information Literacy Advisory Committee's gateway to resources on information literacy. These resources will help you understand and apply the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education to enhance teaching, learning, and research in the higher education community. Topics of Interest: Overview, standards & guidelines, resources & ideas, and professional activity.
ALA LIRT - Library Instruction Round Table
Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is a roundtable of the American Library Association and advocates library instruction as a means for developing competent library and information use as a part of lifelong learning. LIRT membership represents all types of libraries (academic, public, school, and special) committed to this goal. Topics of Interest: Overview, publications, conferences, selected resources, and LIRT Steering Committee Help.
LOEX
"We provide information on all aspects of instruction and information literacy to libraries and librarians who are institutional members." Topics of Interest: Overview, membership, instruction resources, collections, conferences, and publications.
Instruction Conferences & Professional Development
LOEX Conference
Immersion - ACRL Information Literacy
ACRL's Immersion Program provides instruction librarians with the opportunity to work intensively for four-and-a-half days on all aspects of information literacy.
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