McAdoo, Monty L, <br/><br/>
Fundamentals of library instruction /Monty L. McAdoo. 
 Library instruction 

 - Chicago :  American Library Association,  (c)2012. 
 - x, 112 pages ;  23 cm. 
 - ALA fundamentals series .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographies and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780838911419 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011043250 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>016246231  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Library orientation for college students.<br/>Library orientation.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>Z711  / .F863 2012