This easy-to-use book is an invaluable source of inspiration for any librarian involved in teaching information literacy, providing practical guidance on tried and tested ideas and techniques for sessions.
The role of the librarian increasingly involves delivering information literacy using a range of teaching methods, from delivering induction sessions to informal one-to-one support on a day-to-day basis. Although this is increasingly recognized, many practitioners do not have teaching qualifications and are often left to fulfil a role for which they feel ill-equipped. Even when they do have teaching qualifications, these are often gained from mainstream courses that do not always adequately address the delivery of information literacy.
This book is a much-needed sourcebook to support library staff in the delivery of information literacy teaching, whether they are new to teaching or experienced but in search of fresh ideas. Full of hints and tips grounded in learning theory, it is a practical reference tool designed to be dipped into as needed when planning teaching and training. Where applicable the activities are mapped to models of information literacy, with guidance on adapting ideas for different levels and contexts.
Advice is given on activities in the following areas:

• designing sessions
• preparing sessions
• delivering sessions
• different types of sessions
• teaching by topic
• creating teaching / support materials
• assessing learning
• evaluating teaching sessions
• e-learning.

Readership: Any librarian involved with teaching information literacy and LIS students.

About the Author

Helen Blanchett, Netskills Consultant Trainer, Newcastle University Information Systems and Services.
Chris Powis, Deputy Director (Academic Services), Information Services, The University of Northampton.
Jo Webb, Academic Services Manager, De Montfort University.

Reviews

Whilst acknowledging the proliferation of existing and emerging books or chapters about information literacy, British co-authors Blanchett, Powis and Webb have deliberately set out to publish a different kind of compilation, specifically 'a series of hints and tips, together with some best practice guidelines'. They have succeeded in this, acknowledging input from many colleagues based at De Montfort and Northamption universities, JISC Netskills and elsewhere...All told, this is a great collection for advancing librarians' teaching repertoires. Its utility is strengthened by both the brevity of individual entries and the span of practical issues covered.

-- Australian Library Journal

This new book from Facet"does what it says on the tin". For those involved in teaching information literacy it provides a great introduction to teaching and learning, and how to apply both of these in an Information Literacy setting...this is a book that can be 'dipped into' if you are ever stuck for ideas for an Information Literacy/Study Skills teaching session. It gives you the pedagogic theory to back up the teaching delivery and activities, a range of delivery types to suit both beginners and experienced trainers, and a wide range of activities designed to encourage learning in differing learner groups.

-- Managing Information

This text will serve as a great resource for instructors looking for inspiration. Whether it's just a small tweak or a complete reimagining, A Guide to Teaching Information Literacy offers some interesting and creative suggestions for improving instructional practice.

-- Partnership



Book Information
ISBN 9781856046596
Author Helen Blanchett
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Facet Publishing
Publisher Facet Publishing
Weight(grams) 187g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 156mm * 15mm