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Peer reviewedPainter, Ann F. – Catholic Library World, 1976
Gives the text of a simplified guide to the use of periodicals with suggestions for its use with students. (PF)
Descriptors: Library Instruction, Periodicals, Student Attitudes
Peer reviewedRader, Hannelore B. – Catholic Library World, 1978
This article describes the why and how of library use instruction to undergraduates in college libraries in the U.S. (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Librarians, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedKenney, Donald J. – Catholic Library World, 1987
This discussion presented at the 1987 convention of the Catholic Library Association traces the concept of library instruction from the early 1900's to the present, and discusses its place in modern society in terms of the economic, educational, and professional benefits involved. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: History, Library Instruction, Library Role, Lifelong Learning
Peer reviewedSarkodie-Mensah, Kwasi – Catholic Library World, 1998
Examines the use of humor in library instruction, highlighting sources of humor (self, others, everyday life, unpleasant situations, travel), putting humor into practice, early demonstration of classroom humor, and pitfalls (demeaning and forgetting the audience). (PEN)
Descriptors: Humor, Instructional Effectiveness, Library Instruction, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedShapiro, Lillian L. – Catholic Library World, 1976
Discusses cost and utility of periodicals in school libraries and suggests ways to promote their use. (PF)
Descriptors: Library Instruction, Library Material Selection, Periodicals, School Libraries
Peer reviewedBeck, Richard J.; Norris, Lynn – Catholic Library World, 1975
Suggests the in-house creation of graphics for orienting users to the library. (PF)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Graphic Arts, Library Instruction, Library Skills
Peer reviewedRoberts, Anne – Catholic Library World, 1980
Discusses changes within the field of library instruction as they impact on the role of the academic librarian who works in an instructional capacity. (FM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Attitude Change, Librarians, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Patricia B. – Catholic Library World, 1978
An outline of an effective inservice program that is employed by the librarians at Eisenhower High School for both students and faculty is presented. Formal and informal activities are discussed in detail. (Author)
Descriptors: Inservice Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction, Media Specialists
Peer reviewedMargrabe, Mary – Catholic Library World, 1978
A total library service is discussed, with emphasis on the learning of skills through the use of "stations" and "games," stimulating the gifted and talented, and involving the very young. (Author)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction, Library Services
Peer reviewedDudley, Miriam – Catholic Library World, 1980
Discusses various high school and college level library instruction programs currently being offered as well as present day trends in the field. One approach, the individualized, self-paced workbook, is described in detail. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Colleges, High Schools, Individualized Instruction
Peer reviewedSimmons, Beatrice – Catholic Library World, 1979
Suggests that academic library management, working cooperatively with operational staff, re-think service pedagogies and staffing configurations, involve librarians in the instructional process, develop relationships with faculty and students, and improve collection development in periods of fiscal retrenchment. (FM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Financial Policy, Library Acquisition, Library Administration
Peer reviewedOlevnik, Peter P. – Catholic Library World, 1978
A report of a survey to determine the current state of point-of-use library instruction--any presentation that informs the patron about the use of a particular reference/research tool--in 133 U.S. and Canadian academic libraries is presented. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation, Library Instruction, Library Surveys
Peer reviewedEllison, John W. – Catholic Library World, 1981
Discusses the learning process and factors which generally determine how much is learned, i.e., content, the librarian's style, the learner's attitude and ability, and the environment. Suggestions are provided for dealing with these factors in planning library instruction. (LLS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Improvement, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedBallam, Susan H. – Catholic Library World, 1981
Describes the specific steps of action relating to the creation of a comprehensive bibliographic unit at Rosemont College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Libraries, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedEdna Marie Meyers, Sister – Catholic Library World, 1979
Suggests that instructing deaf children to use the library can be effective if both teacher and librarian cooperate to make the instruction meaningful. Incorporating the children's own experiences into lessons, using informal teaching methods, and correlating the curriculum with library resources are recommended. (FM)
Descriptors: Deafness, Elementary Education, Handicapped Children, Library Instruction
