Critical Library Instruction

"A collection of articles about various ways of applying critical pedagogy and related educational theories to library instruction"--Provided by publisher.

"Offers academic librarians practical, and actionable, strategies for critical assessment of teaching and student learning"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides a snapshot of the current state of critical information literacy as it is enacted and understood by academic librarians"--

This book offers a timely mix of thought-provoking chapters bringing together national and global studies on critical librarianship, and conveying the kind of research which current library managers and researchers need, mixing theory with a good dose of pragmatism.

-A collection designed by instruction librarians to promote critical thinking and engaged learning, this volume provides teaching librarians detailed, ready-to-use, and easily adaptable lesson ideas to help students understand and be transformed by information literacy threshold concepts. The lessons in this book, created by teaching librarians across the country, are categorized according to the six information literacy frames identified in the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education---

"This open access textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to instruction in all types of library and information settings. Designed for students in library instruction courses, the text is also a resource for new and experienced professionals seeking best practices and selected resources to support their instructional practice. Organized around the backward design approach and written by LIS faculty members with expertise in teaching and learning, this book offers clear guidance on writing learning outcomes, designing assessments, and choosing and implementing instructional strategies, framed by clear and accessible explanations of learning theories. The text takes a critical approach to pedagogy and emphasizes inclusive and accessible instruction. Using a theory into practice approach that will move students from learning to praxis, each chapter includes practical examples, activities, and templates to aid readers in developing their own practice and materials."--Publisher's description.

"Introduces feminist pedagogy to librarians seeking to enrich their teaching practices"--Provided by publisher.

An edited collection exploring various aspects of critical pedagogy and how it can be applied to information literacy teaching. The chapters are focused on the work and practice of librarians in various countries and fields, both within a classroom context and wider explorations of collection management and critical library liaison, as well as deep dives into the theory of a more critical librarianship praxis. The book is inspired by the success of the Critical Library Pedagogy Handbook (2016) and aims to be a useful guide to exploring critical practice further.