The Fortuitous Teacher

Informationen zum Autor Sarah Cisse is a Reference Librarian at the Alvin Sherman Library Research and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University. She received her MILS at Pratt Institute in 2005. Sarah began her library career at the Metropolitan College of New York as an Information Specialist. Previous experience includes positions as Information Assistant in the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology-SUNY, and as Records Manager at the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. Sarah also holds a B.A. in English Literature and an A.A.S. in Advertising and Marketing Communications.

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Sarah Cisse is a Reference Librarian at the Alvin Sherman Library Research and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University. She received her MILS at Pratt Institute in 2005. Sarah began her library career at the Metropolitan College of New York as an Information Specialist. Previous experience includes positions as Information Assistant in the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology-SUNY, and as Records Manager at the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. Sarah also holds a B.A. in English Literature and an A.A.S. in Advertising and Marketing Communications.

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1. The Academic Librarian as 'Accidental Teacher'

   Introduction
   Traditional and changing roles of the academic librarian
   How do Library Science programs prepare librarians to teach?
   Gaining practical teaching experience
   Characteristics of teachers versus librarians
   The Teacher Librarian
   Conclusion

2. Types of Library Instruction

   Introduction
   The history of library instruction
   Types of library instruction
   Academic library instruction today
   One-Shot library instruction- How is it unique?
   Conclusion

3. Gaining Faculty Buy-in

   Introduction
   The history of faculty/librarian collaboration
   The importance of faculty collaboration
   Winning strategies for gaining faculty buy-in
   Planning instruction sessions with faculty
   Conclusion

4. Assessing Classroom Dynamics

   Introduction
   Preparing for one-shot instruction sessions
   Penetrating the academic classroom culture
   Show-time: Setting the tone
   Strategies for engaging student interest
   Partnering with faculty during instruction sessions
   Developing classroom management skills
   Conclusion

5. Practical Tips for Successful One-shot Instruction

   Introduction
   Advice from other academic librarians
   Creating successful one-shot instruction sessions
   Assessment: building on success
   What's next? The future of effective library instruction
   Conclusion