Open access textbook: Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers

A very useful new open access textbook is: Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers: An Introduction by Laura Saunders and Melissa Wong. I will be putting it on the reading list for my students next semester! "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."

Saunders, L. and Wong, M. (2020). Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers: An Introduction. Windsor & Downs Press. ISBN-13 (15)978-1-946011-10-7 https://doi.org/10.21900/wd.12 https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/books/windsor-downs/catalog/book/12
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