Curriculum-Based Library Instruction

The rampant nature of technology has caused a shift in information-seeking behaviors, and current trends -- such as evidence-based medicine and information literacy -- mean that one-time instructional sessions cannot provide patrons with all the skills they need. Although it is fairly obvious that librarians should be equipped to provide this instruction, the majority of ALA-accredited programs offer only one course on library instruction; the courses are only available as electives and are often only offered once a year. Librarians need to gain their instructional experiences through real-life experiences, mentors, and of course, books like this one. Curriculum-Based Library Instruction: From Cultivating faculty Relationships to Assessment highlights the movement beyond one-shot instruction sessions, specifically focusing on situations where academic librarians have developed curriculum-based sessions and/or become involved in curriculum committees. This book describes and provides examples of librarians' roles, including semester-long or multi-session instructor, web-based course designer, problem-based learning facilitator, and curriculum committee member. Contributors explain how to carry out those roles. Sections are devoted to adult learning theory, teaching methods, developing learning objectives, and working with faculty to develop curriculum. Examples of library sessions focused on information literacy, evidence-based practice, information literacy, and biomedical informatics are also included. - Back cover