The Librarian's Guide to Learning Theory
Practical Applications in Library Settings
1st Edition
Published on 14. December 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78330-699-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book will help library and information professionals better understand how people learn in order to improve support for instruction in their library.
From book clubs to media facilities, libraries support learning in numerous ways. In this accessible handbook, Medaille unchains the field of learning theory from its verbose and dense underpinnings to show how libraries can use concepts and principles to better serve the needs of their users.
Readers will discover:
concrete ways to improve library instruction, spaces, services, resources, and technologies
succinct overviews of major learning theories drawn from the fields of psychology, education, philosophy and many more
summaries of the most relevant aspects of each theory and instructional methods, showing how the various theories interact and support each other.
This book will be useful for library and information professionals seeking to better understand their community and service users.
From book clubs to media facilities, libraries support learning in numerous ways. In this accessible handbook, Medaille unchains the field of learning theory from its verbose and dense underpinnings to show how libraries can use concepts and principles to better serve the needs of their users.
Readers will discover:
concrete ways to improve library instruction, spaces, services, resources, and technologies
succinct overviews of major learning theories drawn from the fields of psychology, education, philosophy and many more
summaries of the most relevant aspects of each theory and instructional methods, showing how the various theories interact and support each other.
This book will be useful for library and information professionals seeking to better understand their community and service users.
Reviews / Votes
The Guide is well researched with a good balance of notes and further reading that a keen reader can use for a deeper dive into individual theories. Readers short on time will, however, gain a rapid understanding of common learning theories with practical perspectives for libraries. The practical elements are engaging and the instructional design knowledge and experience of Medaille shines through. The Guide can be read cover to cover for a broad overview, or readers can read specific chapters of interest. This is an enjoyable read and a useful addition to any teaching library worker's collection. -- Fiona Russell * Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Professional Reference
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78330-699-2 (9781783306992)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Ann Medaille is the director of research and instructional services at the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries, and serves as editor-in-chief of the journal Evidence Based Library and Information Practice. She has published several journal articles on topics related to educational theories and pedagogies.
Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Constructing Knowledge
Chapter 2 Collaboration
Chapter 3 Attention
Chapter 4 Multimedia
Chapter 5 Observation
Chapter 6 Self-Regulation
Chapter 7 Motivation
Chapter 8 Affect
Chapter 9 Context
Chapter 10 Dialogue
Chapter 11 Inquiry
Chapter 12 Imagination
Chapter 13 Guidance
Chapter 14 Individual Differences
Index
Introduction
Chapter 1 Constructing Knowledge
Chapter 2 Collaboration
Chapter 3 Attention
Chapter 4 Multimedia
Chapter 5 Observation
Chapter 6 Self-Regulation
Chapter 7 Motivation
Chapter 8 Affect
Chapter 9 Context
Chapter 10 Dialogue
Chapter 11 Inquiry
Chapter 12 Imagination
Chapter 13 Guidance
Chapter 14 Individual Differences
Index