The Librarian's Guide to Learning Theory: Practical Applications in Library Settings

This book will help library and information professionals better understand how people learn to improve support for instruction in their library. It provides concrete ways to improve library instruction, spaces, services, resources, and technologies, as well as succinct overviews of major learning theories and instructional methods.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2023
Publisher: Facet Publishing

Libraries play a vital role in supporting learning in various settings, from book clubs to media centers. In this comprehensive handbook, Medaille unravels the complexities of learning theory and presents practical strategies for libraries to enhance their services and meet the needs of their users. Readers will gain:
1. Concrete insights into improving library instruction, spaces, services, resources, and technologies.
2. Concise overviews of major learning theories drawn from psychology, education, philosophy, and more.
3. Summaries of the most relevant aspects of each theory and instructional methods, illustrating how they interact and support one another.
4. Valuable guidance for library and information professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of their community and service users.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in advancing the role of libraries in promoting lifelong learning and knowledge acquisition.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783306992