Programs That Work:
Papers and Session Materials Presented at the 24th National LOEX
Conference
Library Orientation Series, No. 28
In the past, LOEX conferences have addressed many instructional
issues, from marketing library instruction to cooperation with
faculty and teaching critical evaluation. This new publication
returns to the basics of library instruction as they relate to the
new challenges of the profession. These basics are teaching,
learning, and what programs really work.
Programs That Work is the 28th title in the
Library Orientation Series by Pierian
Press. The title contains the proceedings from the 24th National
LOEX Library Instruction Conference.
Featured Content
The conference keynote speaker, Lizabeth A. Wilson, associate
director of libraries for public service at the University of
Washington Libraries and a long-time and successful library
instruction practitioner, provides the reader with a set of
principles for good instructional programs -- followed by Debra
Gilchrist's (library director at Pierce College) article on the use
of the abilities model and outcomes assessment in library
instruction.
A third major paper explains the PREMIER Program (a program
sponsored by the Michigan Library Associations's Information
Literacy Roundtable). This program aims to help Michigan libraries
develop instructional programs and make existing programs work.
Programs That Work is further enriched by a panel
discussion led by five librarians from libraries with programs that
work: Earlham College, Queen's University, Florida International
University, SUNY-Plattsburgh, and Coastal Carolina University.
Although the institutions and the methods differ, the panel members
are enthusiastic about their past and continuing successes. This is
a lively discussion highlighting major problem areas for
instruction librarians.
Programs That Work also contains 19 instructive and
poster sessions, making it a practical resource for developing
effective programs.
The volume also includes the annual library instruction and
information bibliography by Hannelore B. Rader and the roster of
conference participants. E-mail addresses are provided where
possible.
Ordering Information
- Library Orientation Series, No. 28
- ISBN 0-87650-348-2
- 8 1/2 x 11, 252p, paper, 1997, $40.00
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