Designing Effective Library Tutorials

• Author : Lori Mestre
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 23 October 2012

Learning styles are highly relevant for students in the online environment. Designing Effective Library Tutorials provides examples of, and steps for, how to create tutorials that match learning styles, based on usability studies of students from various cultural groups and styles of learning. The book presents studies, practical suggestions, and examples to assist librarians and faculty as they develop online programs for students from diverse learning styles. Research on learning style preferences in the online environment emphasizes the need to

• Author : Enakshi Sengupta,Patrick Blessinger,Milton D. Cox
• Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
• Release : 16 September 2020

Traditional roles of higher education are giving way to academic partnership, research and open resources. Libraries play a key role to serve as a gateway to information and to promote intellectual discovery among students. This book explores the relevant issues and strategies library science partnerships initiate with stakeholders in the field.

• Author : Hannah Gascho Rempel,Maribeth Slebodnik
• Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
• Release : 16 July 2015

Today’s students rely heavily on using electronic resources; they expect to be able to access library resources from any location and at any time of the day. More and more schools, from K-12 through graduate level universities, are offering online education, and libraries must be prepared to guide learners in how to use library resources when and where they are needed. Online tutorials are the library’s answer to providing this immediate instruction, and today’s learners are expecting

• Author : Donna L. Gilton
• Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
• Release : 21 June 2016

Creating and Promoting Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries describes specific ways that public librarians and other professionals can promote lifelong learning by planning and implementing Information Literacy Instruction (ILI). This book includes chapters on planning for instruction, using teaching methods, teaching with and about technology, and combining elements of ILI with more traditional public library programs, services, and activities. It is the sequel to Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries: Principles, Programs, and People.

• Author : Primary Research Group
• Publisher : Primary Research Group Inc
• Release : 05 June 2023

The study looks closely at the growing role of the academic library in lecture capture technologies now widely deployed across higher education to capture, preserve and capitalize on the enormous intellectual property embodied in millions of higher education course sessions. The report looks at how academic libraries are themselves using lecture capture in information literacy and other applications, and also how they are playing a role in providing metadata, archiving, technology and education services to other end users of lecture

• Author : Janelle Sander,Lori S. Mestre,Eric Kurt
• Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
• Release : 20 January 2015

This is a standalone guide that provides the steps, guidance, templates, examples, and best practices for planning and executing a successful loanable technology program, including: preparing a needs assessment; selecting appropriate equipment; cataloging, processing, and housing equipment; developing forms for billing; and assessing the program.

• Author : Kylie Bailin,Benjamin Jahre,Sarah Morris
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release : 06 July 2018

Colleges and universities throughout the world plan library orientations for first years or specific audiences such as transfer or international students. These events can vary greatly in shape and form depending on the size, resources and staff of the institution, orientation schedule, and whether it is mandatory for students. Some institutions plan day-long events, elaborate games, or scavenger hunts; some offer drop in sessions or library tours; others offer an online orientation. Planning Academic Library Orientations gathers case studies from

• Author : Francine M. DeFranco,Richard Bleiler
• Publisher : Association of Research Libr
• Release : 05 June 2023

• Author : Sean Cordes
• Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
• Release : 22 May 2018

Whether you are teaching a single lesson, designing self-guided resources, or developing an entire information literacy course, Instructional Design Essentials: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides a practical blueprint to understanding the theory, concepts, tools, and strategies for analyzing learner needs; designing and implementing systematic instruction; and conducting assessment in face-to-face and online library learning environments. A one-stop guide for library teaching, Instructional Design Essentials provides real-life examples and documents, professional insight from teaching librarians and instructional designers, and templates

• Author : Ann-Louise de Boer,Pieter du Toit,Detken Scheepers,Theo Bothma
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 15 October 2013

Facilitating of learning in higher education can be transformed through the use of Whole Brain® learning. Whole Brain® Learning in Higher Education argues that facilitating learning in Higher Education should undergo transformation in order to develop the full academic potential of all stakeholders following the principles of action research. Empirical data was collected from participants in a number of projects across diverse disciplines. Participants included students, academic staff, instructional designers, and professionals attending short courses at tertiary level. A number

• Author : Primary Research Group
• Publisher : Primary Research Group Inc
• Release : 05 June 2023

The Survey of Best Practices in Developing Online Information Literacy Tutorials is a benchmarking report for online tutorial development, presenting a wealth of information on the practices involved in and the cost of developing online information literacy tutorials. The 285-page report also looks at how tutorials are marketed and accessed, and at popular access points such as Facebook, the library website and others, as well as how tutorials are used in for-credit classes and more ad-hoc use. The study looks

• Author : Roscoe, Rod D.,Craig, Scotty D.,Douglas, Ian
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release : 16 June 2017

Emerging technologies have enhanced the learning capabilities and opportunities in modern school systems. To continue the effective development of such innovations, the intended users must be taken into account. End-User Considerations in Educational Technology Design is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on usability testing techniques and user-centered design methodologies in the development of technological tools for learning environments. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as multimedia learning, human-computer interaction, and online learning, this book is

• Author : Donnelly, Roisin,Harvey, Jen,O'Rourke, Kevin
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release : 30 June 2010

"The aim of this book is to bring together best practice in the development and use of E-Learning tools and technologies to support academic staff and faculty in universities, further education, and higher education institutes"--Provided by publisher.

• Author : Steven J. Bell,John D. Shank,American Library Association
• Publisher : American Library Association
• Release : 02 July 2007

Scenarios, case studies, and profiles throughout illustrate the successes that real "blended librarians" are having on campuses. This practical, hands-on guide expands the possibilities for academic librarians in public service, reference, instruction, information literacy, and even library and information science students.

• Author : Yvonne Mery,Jill Newby
• Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
• Release : 23 April 2014

As more and more academic libraries consider offering online credit courses or converting face-to-face courses to online, instructional librarians need to quickly get up to speed about online course design and delivery. Even the most seasoned instruction librarian may be intimidated by the thought of converting their classroom course into an online course. Based on both sound research in the area on of online pedagogy and extensive teaching experience, this book includes ideas for: Creating innovative and interactive information literacy