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Snavely, Loanne – Research Strategies, 2000
Examines the paradigm shift in higher education from teaching, or instruction, to learning, and considers the implications for academic libraries. Topics include information literacy goals; developing librarians' teaching skills to account for different student learning styles; and faculty collaboration with librarians. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cognitive Style, Educational Change, Higher Education
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Sheridan, Jean – Research Strategies, 1986
The psychological and educational needs of the growing population of adult students are considered, as well as the availability of necessary library services and materials for this group. The concept of andragogy (i.e., the teaching of adults), is discussed, the literature is reviewed, and a philosophical base is established. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Andragogy
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Kaczor, Sue A.; Jacobson, Trudi E. – Research Strategies, 1996
Presents the results of a survey conducted at the State University of New York Albany to explore library patrons' use of the Internet and their use of the library-sponsored Internet instruction program. Results indicate that most Internet users chose to learn on their own; different instructional needs, based on gender and learning style were…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cognitive Style, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education