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September 6, 2006

Learning and Libraries

The esteemed Joan Lippincott of CNI has posted a preprint of her chapter in a forthcoming book: Engagement and Information Literacy, edited by Craig Gibson (Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries, 2006.) It is a useful overview of the many opportunities for libraries to exploit in the changing learning landscape.

You can link to it here.

Here's a snippet of the conclusion:

"Libraries can use technology, in development of services, information literacy programs, and facilities to foster learning communities. New opportunities exist to enhance the library’s participation in campus learning communities through the use of gaming in the curriculum and the provision of newly configured social spaces. Librarians can seek opportunities to become involved in existing campus learning communities, and use them as venues to incorporate information literacy instruction, while learning from students themselves about their use of technologies and information. With new configurations, librarians can provide learning spaces that encourage active, collaborative learning and give students access to the wide range of technologies they need to work in today’s learning environments. Libraries and librarians can continue to play a vital role in students’ learning if they evolve their services and facilities to incorporate features that engage twenty-first century learners."

Order it here.

Stephen

Posted by stephen at September 6, 2006 11:02 AM

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