Fundamentals of Library Instruction

Being a great teacher is part and parcel of being a great librarian. In this book, veteran instruction services librarian McAdoo 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 instructionIncludes methods for publicising the availability of the library s learning opportunities

With expert guidance for putting theory into practice, McAdoo’s book helps librarians connect with students as effectively as possible.