Reference collections and services are an integral part of any Library Learning Commons. The collection itself has traditionally been defined as a physical section of the library that holds print copies of materials that are not allowed to circulate outside of the library, to keep them on hand for client questions and research (University ofContinue reading “Making Reference a Priority”
Tag Archives: LIBE 467
Evolving Practice
Teacher-Librarians are not just student educators – they also help lead their peers to growth and development in their own practice. But just like student learning, this can be a sensitive task. Our students come to us with a wide range of background knowledge, experiences, interests, and skillsets, and so do all teachers. We know thatContinue reading “Evolving Practice”
Every Learner, Their Resources
Lesson 5, which focused on the reference interview, really stood out for me in Theme 2 and left me with lots to ponder. A reference interview is a conversation between a student and a librarian that helps determine what a student’s information needs are, and how to help students find resources that will meet their needsContinue reading “Every Learner, Their Resources”
Encyclopedia Death Match!
Although this assignment was officially supposed to be about evaluating one reference material in our collection, and then suggesting how we could upgrade that resource, with our instructor’s support I have shifted my lens slightly. Instead, I will evaluate two digital reference encyclopedias that we have access to in the division in which I amContinue reading “Encyclopedia Death Match!”
If we (re)build it they will come
The following blog post will go over my main takeaways and thoughts from the first theme of LIBE 467, which has focused on an introduction to reference services, the reference process, formats of reference materials, and their evaluation. I’m fairly certain that if you scroll back long enough on this very blog that you willContinue reading “If we (re)build it they will come”
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