The Value of Academic Libraries

The Value of Academic Libraries
Author: Megan J. Oakleaf
Publisher: Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0838985688

This report provides Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) leaders and the academic community with a clear view of the current state of the literature on value of libraries within an institutional context, suggestions for immediate "Next Steps" in the demonstration of academic library value, and a "Research Agenda" for articulating academic library value. Its focus is to help librarians understand, based on professional literature, the current answer to the question, "How does the library advance the missions of the institution?" This report is also of interest to higher educational professionals external to libraries, including senior leaders, administrators, faculty, and student affairs professionals.

Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools

Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools
Author: Faye Ong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2011
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Provides vision for strong school library programs, including identification of the skills and knowledge essential for students to be information literate. Includes recommended baseline staffing, access, and resources for school library services at each grade level.

Be Credible

Be Credible
Author: Peter Bobkowski
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre: Information literacy
ISBN: 9781936153121

This book teaches college-level journalism and strategic communication students to become information experts.

Designs for Active Learning

Designs for Active Learning
Author: Gail Gradowski
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780838979464

Academic Library Impact

Academic Library Impact
Author: Lynn Silipigni Connaway
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Academic libraries
ISBN: 9780838989760

Best practices developed by the profession in capturing and emphasizing academic libraries' contributions to student learning, success, and experience.

Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers

Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers
Author: Laura Saunders
Publisher:
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2020
Genre: Academic libraries
ISBN: 9781946011091

"This open access textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to instruction in all types of library and information settings. Designed for students in library instruction courses, the text is also a resource for new and experienced professionals seeking best practices and selected resources to support their instructional practice. Organized around the backward design approach and written by LIS faculty members with expertise in teaching and learning, this book offers clear guidance on writing learning outcomes, designing assessments, and choosing and implementing instructional strategies, framed by clear and accessible explanations of learning theories. The text takes a critical approach to pedagogy and emphasizes inclusive and accessible instruction. Using a theory into practice approach that will move students from learning to praxis, each chapter includes practical examples, activities, and templates to aid readers in developing their own practice and materials."--Publisher's description.

Critical Information Literacy

Critical Information Literacy
Author: Annie Downey
Publisher: Library Juice Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2016-07-11
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9781634000246

"Provides a snapshot of the current state of critical information literacy as it is enacted and understood by academic librarians"--