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Summary
Summary
If libraries are to remain centers for lifelong learning, then that learning must increasingly be e-learning. But, where can librarians turn for the best ideas and inspiration on how to implement e-learning programs? This book features nine exemplary programs set in all types of libraries. You'll find proven, successful ways of introducing online credit-based information literacy instruction, innovative methods for teaching critical thinking skills online, ways of using open source software in interactive learning, step-by-step guidance for instructional screencasting, ways to work with faculty on e-learning solutions through streaming video, and how a school library used e-learning to teach about the Holocaust.
These stellar models offer solutions and feature the aspects you and your staff need because they recognize the problems you face. There's plenty here for all libraries to grab on to and implement to move learning from inside the library to where your users live and work.
Author Notes
Charles Harmon is an executive editor for the Rowman Littlefield Publishing Group. His background includes work in special, public, and school libraries.
Michael Messina is a reference librarian at the State University of New York's Maritime College. He has also worked as a research at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Archives. The former publisher of Applause Theatre Cinema Books/Limelight Editions, he is a coeditor of Acts of War: Iraq and Afghanistan in Seven Plays.
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Booklist Review
The nine case-study accounts that constitute this collection provide much food for thought for librarians in all types of libraries. Lura Sanborn's advice on applying lessons she learned from watching YouTube beauty tutorials to creating her own library instruction videos is just one example of the hands-on approach of the contributors. Topics covered include online credit-based instruction for undergraduates, digital reference, information-literacy e-learning collaboration, open-source software that supports online interactive learning, screencasting for instruction and reference, and more. An index and brief information about the editors and contributors are included. Definitely worth the time to read and reap some ideas for developing e-instruction for library patrons.--Sinofsky, Esther Copyright 2010 Booklist
Table of Contents
| Introduction: E-Learning and Libraries-Not Your Father's OldsmobileLinda W. Braun | |
| 1 Introducing Online Credit-Based Instruction for Undergraduates | p. 1 |
| 2 NCompass Live: Educating Nebraska's Librarians Online | p. 13 |
| 3 Digital Reference That Supports E-Learning at the University of California | p. 25 |
| 4 The Critical Thinking Skills Initiative: An Information Literacy E-Learning Collaboration | p. 39 |
| 5 Cutting to the Quick: Library Instruction in the Age of Happy Distraction | p. 51 |
| 6 Developing and Sharing an Open Source Software Tool That Supports Online Interactive Learning | p. 63 |
| 7 Screencasting for Instruction and Reference | p. 79 |
| 8 Promoting Faculty Adoption of E-Learning Solutions and Library Services through Streaming Videos | p. 91 |
| 9 E-Learning and Holocaust Education in a School Library | p. 105 |
| Index | p. 121 |
| About the Editors and Contributors | p. 123 |
