Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries - Principles, Programs, and People

Informationen zum Autor Donna L. Gilton is professor at the University of Rhode Island. Klappentext This book demonstrates that public librarians can promote learning by combining the elements of Information Literacy Instruction (ILI) with traditional practices of public libraries. It not only provides background on ILI and current developments in public library instruction, it also examines educational theories and practices derived from a variety of fields and translates the theories and practices into a well-coordinated plan for libraries to follow. It encourages librarians to rethink practices to incorporate the principles of ILI and will enable public librarians to extend and enrich their instruction on information use. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1. The World of Information Literacy Instruction (ILI): An Extensive and Intensive Introduction and OverviewA. What is Information LiteracyB. Early Instruction in Academic LibrariesC. From Bibliographic Instruction (BI) to Information Literacy Instruction (ILI)D. Current Instruction in Academic LibrariesE. Instruction in School Media CentersF. Instruction in Special LibrariesG. ILI as a Department Store: Components of InstructionH. Information Enfranchisement, Samuel Green and the Three-Legged Stool of Reference ServicesI. Instruction in Public Libraries: Some History and BackgroundChapter 2. Current Developments in Public Library InstructionA. Forms of Public Library InstructionB. Public Library Instruction Outside the U.S.A.C. State of the Literature in Public Library InstructionChapter 3. How People Learn, Grow, Think, Feel, and Develop: Do We Have Theories!A. How People Mature: Theories of Erikson, Piaget, Perry, Belenky, Kohlberg, Gilligan, Vygotsky, and OthersB. How People Act: BehaviorismC. How People Think: Cognitive TheoriesD. How People Solve Problems: ConstructivismE. How People Feel: Educational HumanismF. How People Learn: Perceptual Modalities, Field Dependence and Independence, and Multiple IntelligenceChapter 4. Instructing Diverse GroupsA. International Students and ImmigrantsB. U.S. Ethnic Groups, Especially Racial MinoritiesChapter 5. Teaching People With Disabilities in Ten StepsA. Know the IssuesB. Know the Laws and the History of Services, Family Activism, and OrganizationsC. Know About Developments in Education and LISD. Know Whether Your Library is ADA-CompliantE. Know Whether Your Website is Accessible to AllF. Know How to Find Out About Adaptive or Assistive TechnologyG. Plan Services to People With Disabilities, in GeneralH. Teach Your StaffI. Plan Your InstructionJ. Know the Needs of Specific GroupsChapter 6. Making a PACE of a Program: Planning, Administration, Coordination, and EvaluationA. Models of Instruction, Modes of PlanningB. Startup Resources For ILIC. PlanningD. EvaluationE. MarketingF. Staffing For InstructionG. What a Good Instruction Program Looks LikeChapter 7. Public Libraries as Non-formal Cultural Institutions: Impact on Programming and InstructionA. Types of EducationB. Churches and Other Religious Bodies as Agents of Non-formal EducationC. Museums and Public Libraries as Agents of Non-formal EducationD. Traditional Public Libraries and ILIChapter 8. Instructing From the Cradle to the Grave Throughout the Life CycleA. Preschoolers and Their CaretakersB. Children, Teens, and Family OutreachC. Coming of Age: Roads to AdulthoodD. All Grown Up and Places to Go: Adult LearnersE. Coming of Age: ElderhoodF. ConclusionsBibliography...

Product details

• Authors: Donna L. Gilton
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.2012
• EAN: 9780810883567
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-8356-7
• No. of pages: 288
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system