Full Description
The Fortuitous Teacher: A Guide to Successful One-Shot Library Instruction discusses how librarians have become accidental teachers in the academic university setting. It covers how (if at all) librarians are prepared by MILS programs to teach, compares typical characteristics of teachers versus librarians, and presents tactics on how to learn effective teaching skills on the job. In addition, readers will learn about the history of library instruction, the different types of library instruction, and the dynamics of one-shot library instruction, classroom culture, faculty buy-in, and collaboration.
Contents
1. The Academic Librarian as 'Accidental Teacher'
Introduction
Traditional and changing roles of the academic librarian
How do Library Science programs prepare librarians to teach?
Gaining practical teaching experience
Characteristics of teachers versus librarians
The Teacher Librarian
Conclusion
2. Types of Library Instruction
Introduction
The history of library instruction
Types of library instruction
Academic library instruction today
One-Shot library instruction- How is it unique?
Conclusion
3. Gaining Faculty Buy-in
Introduction
The history of faculty/librarian collaboration
The importance of faculty collaboration
Winning strategies for gaining faculty buy-in
Planning instruction sessions with faculty
Conclusion
4. Assessing Classroom Dynamics
Introduction
Preparing for one-shot instruction sessions
Penetrating the academic classroom culture
Show-time: Setting the tone
Strategies for engaging student interest
Partnering with faculty during instruction sessions
Developing classroom management skills
Conclusion
5. Practical Tips for Successful One-shot Instruction
Introduction
Advice from other academic librarians
Creating successful one-shot instruction sessions
Assessment: building on success
What's next? The future of effective library instruction
Conclusion
