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Informationen zum Autor Sarah Cisse is a Reference Librarian at the Alvin Sherman Library Research and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University. She received her MILS at Pratt Institute in 2005. Sarah began her library career at the Metropolitan College of New York as an Information Specialist. Previous experience includes positions as Information Assistant in the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology-SUNY, and as Records Manager at the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. Sarah also holds a B.A. in English Literature and an A.A.S. in Advertising and Marketing Communications.
List of 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
