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Presentation
Three classes on tap: Brewing library instruction through collaboration
Library Orientation Exchange (LOEX) (2015)
  • Ashley Dupuy, Kennesaw State University
  • Chris Sharpe, Kennesaw State University
  • Eli Arnold, Oglethorpe University
Abstract

Using group collaboration and team assignments, our library went through a process of trial and error to standardize library instruction curriculum for undergraduate one-shot classes. We organized a process where librarians joined together in large (and later smaller) groups to review and decide on standards, develop outcomes, and find or create sample lessons for instruction sessions. In doing so, we moved from a disorganized system to a standard curriculum based on ACRL standards with mutually-determined learning objectives and three pre-defined class types (20-minute introduction to library services, 50-minute introduction to research, and 50-minute subject or resource specific classes). In the process we developed an "instruction tool kit" to share information, and workshops to train all instruction librarians. In this presentation, we will walk participants through our process and experience and encourage them to explore new ways of approaching instruction programs at their home institutions. http://libguides.kennesaw.edu/toolkit

Keywords
  • instruction,
  • instruction program,
  • collaboration,
  • tool kit,
  • curriculum,
  • Kennesaw State University
Publication Date
May 1, 2015
Citation Information
Ashley Dupuy, Chris Sharpe and Eli Arnold. "Three classes on tap: Brewing library instruction through collaboration" Library Orientation Exchange (LOEX) (2015)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/chris_sharpe/10/