This literature review is intended to examine transformative learning within the context of academic libraries and its applications for librarians. Although the main audience is academic librarians who facilitate student learning, it may also be of interest to other practitioners and researchers who are interested in applying transformative…

This study is a systematic review of the library and information science (LIS) literature related to international students and academic libraries. A systematic review involves the methodical collection and analysis of a body of literature and is growing in popularity in the LIS field. Three well-known LIS databases were systematically searched…

Central to the ongoing success of the liaison model is the need for liaison librarians to stay informed and up-to-date about recent developments in the subject areas of their assigned academic departments and programs. This article describes an exploratory study conducted to determine whether information obtained from the social media accounts of…

Traces the evolution of bibliographic instruction from author's standpoint and examines the Library Orientation Instruction Exchange (LOEX) Clearinghouse and literature on bibliographic instruction, noting relevant conferences, academic acceptance, a field of study for librarians, and student-directed research guides. Questions concerning future…

Analyzes 595 articles in 21 core library instruction journals published between 1977 and 1991 to test the theory that the number of research studies in bibliographic instruction is increasing. Research articles were classed by research method employed, subject studied, and library type. Results showed that the number of research articles increased…

Discusses bibliographic instruction in the field of psychology and reviews library science literature, psychological literature, and electronic teaching resources. Highlights include reviews of library science and psychological journals, books, literature guides, bibliographies, databases, CD-ROMs, and Internet resources. A reference list at the…

To test the effect of library instruction on learning basic knowledge and skills in using reference tools, 33 Ball State University students received such instruction in a course on information resources in libraries. In control groups from basic literature courses, 39 students received course-related library instruction and 81 students received…

Explores reasons for lack of attention in library school curricula to education for bibliographic instruction in libraries and presents brief overview of instructional program at Faculty of Library Science, University of Alberta, Canada. Developments in education for bibliographic instruction and possible solutions to problem areas are covered.…

A review and report on the literature dealing with the use of media in academic library orientation for the inclusive period of 1950 to 1972 is presented in this paper. In a few cases papers relating to special or high school library orientation have been included when the approach and information is equally useful for academic libraries. The…