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Krapp, JoAnn Vergona – School Library Journal, 1988
Reviews the literature of the critical thinking/problem solving approach to learning and discusses how these concepts relate to teaching research skills. Two activities designed to teach critical thinking and research skills in the context of grades 5 and 6 social studies are summarized. (2 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Course Integrated Library Instruction, Critical Thinking, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities
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Vincent, C. Paul – Reference Librarian, 1984
This essay arguing for retention of sophisticated reference-desk service as separate from library instruction notes brief history of relationship and two fundamental reasons for separation: a "one-shot" lecture could not cover every tool useful for research needs of each individual student; and not all patrons are experiencing library instruction.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Library Services
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Pausch, Lois M.; Penka, Carol B. – Reference Librarian, 1984
Traces the development of cooperation between reference librarians and catalogers, highlighting cooperative goals, role of the library catalog in meeting informational requirements of patrons, involvement of catalog librarians in library instruction, and patterns of library organization. Future trends are discussed. Twenty sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cooperation, Library Catalogs, Library Instruction
Cleaver, Betty P. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1987
This discussion of various ways of looking at information argues that it is important for media specialists to think about the concepts and ethics of information in order to assist students to become effective information users. Ten references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics, Information Retrieval
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Copeland, Ella G. – Community & Junior College Libraries, 1991
Reviews the literature on bibliographic instruction in community and junior colleges, focusing on early roles, changing themes, librarians as educators, and the focus on student success. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Course Content, Educational Trends
Wyman, Andrea – 1989
In library instruction, as in any instructional setting, individual learning styles should be addressed to ensure better learning and retention. Historical examination of learning styles research suggests that in order to appreciate the diversity of students' learning styles and to apply this understanding in a library or information environment,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Educational Strategies, Field Dependence Independence, Instructional Effectiveness
Kuhlthau, Carol C. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1987
This examination of the emerging theoretical base of library instruction in schools combines learning theory with research on information-seeking behavior and a broader view of library and information skills. Thirty-five references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Seeking
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Dietrich, Jerrolyn M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Reviews literature of past decade, which reflects greater recognition of older adult needs and significance of library use instruction, and develops a model for instructing older adults based on four principles: educational objectives, procedures for selecting instructional program, procedures for making changes and evaluation, pattern of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Instructional Design, Library Instruction
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Coleman, Kathleen – Reference Librarian, 1984
Discusses sources of conflict between teaching and nonteaching librarians and identifies theoretical and practical contributions of library instruction to reference service. Arguments against library instruction, library applications of learning theory, improving reference services, conflicts in reference department, and future of library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Learning Theories
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Shill, Harold B. – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Reviews the literature on the impact of technologies on bibliographic instruction in academic libraries, and identifies environmental factors other than technology that need to be monitored in order to effectively modify instructional tools to meet the needs of learners in an electronic information environment. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Environmental Influences, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
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Land, Mary – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
This review of the literature discusses the image of librarians in popular culture, the importance of projecting a clear and positive image of reference librarians and their work to encourage users to seek reference help, and ways to improve users' understanding and image of librarians. (25 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Labeling (of Persons), Library Instruction, Library Role, Mass Media
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Rudd, Mary J.; Rudd, Joel – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1986
Erroneous belief that library users are increasingly experiencing information overload is a result of confusion between concepts of information explosion and information overload, and misinterpretation of implications of research findings. Suggested ways that users can prevent overload include limiting, selecting, and delegating information;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Coping, Higher Education, Information Seeking
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Rudd, Joel; Rudd, Mary Jo – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Describes important techniques by which library users avoid information overload, clarifies the terminology in the information overload literature, and reviews the major findings of this literature in the context of library applications. Implications for users and librarians are discussed. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cognitive Processes, Databases, Definitions
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Baker, Betsy – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Explores issues surrounding efforts to introduce online catalogs to users and presents relevant research results from Northwestern University's "Educating the Online Catalog User" project. Highlights include attitudes and preconceptions about online catalogs and instruction, research on online catalog use, suggestions for online catalog teaching,…
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Libraries, Higher Education, Instructional Design
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Hansen, Andrew M., Ed.; And Others – RQ, 1985
This five-article section on current issues in reference and adult services highlights origins of American Library Association's Reference and Adult Services Division, history and development of RQ's column "The Exchange," 25 years of adult services articles, documents reference service and changing attitudes of librarians, and library…
Descriptors: Adults, Committees, Government Publications, History
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