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Developing the New Learning Environment : the Changing Role of the Academic Librarian.
Discussing the librarian's changing learning support role in an educational context, this work challenges thinking in this area as well as offers practice-based advice. It is suitable for practitioners in the higher education and education sectors, including information specialists, learning su...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Facet Publishing,
2013.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Title page; Contents; The editors and contributors; Introduction:The challenge for the academic librarian; 1 The policy framework: a critical review; Introduction; Mission and purpose; Key issues; The impact on the librarian; Conclusions; References; 2 Pedagogy in a changing environment; Introduction; Learning and teaching in higher education; Constructivist pedagogy; From theory to practice; Conclusion; References; 3 Literacies and learning; Introduction; Information and other literacies; New perspectives and their implications; Conclusions; References.
- 4 Key issues in the design and delivery of technology-enhanced learningAn important definition in the librarian's vocabulary: the meaning of 'e-learning'; The educational model: a tool to support librarians in course design; Integrated virtual learning environments and online libraries; The librarian's multiple roles in supporting students' e-learning; Summary: the multi-skilled librarian; References; 5 New professional identities and practices for learner support; Introduction; Professional support staff in HE: invisible workers?; The context of change; Changing learner support roles.
- Professional boundary-crossings: unknown territoryThe academic librarian at the crossroads; References; 6 New academic teams; Introduction; Terminology and concepts; Why are new academic teams emerging?; Potential barriers; Case studies; Professional cameo; Reflection: emerging pointers for good practice; Impact of new teams on perceptions, professional boundaries and roles; Cultivating the new academic team; Conclusions, aspirations and challenges; References; 7 Responding to the e-learning imperative; What is the 'e-learning imperative'?
- Acting on the e-learning imperative
- threats and promisesConclusion; References; 8 Information literacy education in practice; Introduction; Founding principles of theory and application; Reflection; Conclusion; References; 9 The inclusion agenda and its impact on practice; Introduction; Legislative context; From personal initiative to policy; Cultural change; Managerial and policy issues; Service development issues; The value of partnerships; Dilemmas; Reflections and conclusions; References.
- 10 A kaleidoscope of change: how library management can support the development of new learning environmentsThe changing higher education environment; Challenges and opportunities for libraries; Engaging with change; Organizational structures; Formulating the vision; Designing staff structures; Creating new staff roles; Developing the staff team; Making a difference; Effective management and leadership; Conclusion: the bigger picture; References; 11 (E)merging professional identities and practices; Introduction; The librarian as educator; The dominance of learning technologies?