Teaching Adult Learners: A Guide for Public Librarians
As adult instruction becomes a more common part of library practice, librarians need guidance in an area that may not always have been a part of their library science education. This book provides the instruction necessary to instruct adult patrons.

Presenting complex concepts and ideas in an easy-to-understand format, this book applies learning theory to real-life situations and provides a much-needed resource for those responsible for or seeking to instruct adults in library settings.



The book introduces learning principles and techniques that will enhance your classes, programs, and one-on-one interactions as well as increase the memory retention of participants. It will help you not only to promote learning but also to create positive library interactions and build retention.

Current library instructional and theoretical texts address instructional programming but do not explain how the instructor handles learning instruction differently for individuals, general audiences, and specific audiences, or in passive situations such as through handouts or online interactions. This guide differs from other works in that it addresses all adult services positions, not only those with the title of "instructional librarian," and addresses the full scope of instruction that librarians need to better meet patron needs.

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Teaching Adult Learners: A Guide for Public Librarians
As adult instruction becomes a more common part of library practice, librarians need guidance in an area that may not always have been a part of their library science education. This book provides the instruction necessary to instruct adult patrons.

Presenting complex concepts and ideas in an easy-to-understand format, this book applies learning theory to real-life situations and provides a much-needed resource for those responsible for or seeking to instruct adults in library settings.



The book introduces learning principles and techniques that will enhance your classes, programs, and one-on-one interactions as well as increase the memory retention of participants. It will help you not only to promote learning but also to create positive library interactions and build retention.

Current library instructional and theoretical texts address instructional programming but do not explain how the instructor handles learning instruction differently for individuals, general audiences, and specific audiences, or in passive situations such as through handouts or online interactions. This guide differs from other works in that it addresses all adult services positions, not only those with the title of "instructional librarian," and addresses the full scope of instruction that librarians need to better meet patron needs.

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Teaching Adult Learners: A Guide for Public Librarians

Teaching Adult Learners: A Guide for Public Librarians

by Jessica A. Curtis
Teaching Adult Learners: A Guide for Public Librarians

Teaching Adult Learners: A Guide for Public Librarians

by Jessica A. Curtis

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Overview

As adult instruction becomes a more common part of library practice, librarians need guidance in an area that may not always have been a part of their library science education. This book provides the instruction necessary to instruct adult patrons.

Presenting complex concepts and ideas in an easy-to-understand format, this book applies learning theory to real-life situations and provides a much-needed resource for those responsible for or seeking to instruct adults in library settings.



The book introduces learning principles and techniques that will enhance your classes, programs, and one-on-one interactions as well as increase the memory retention of participants. It will help you not only to promote learning but also to create positive library interactions and build retention.

Current library instructional and theoretical texts address instructional programming but do not explain how the instructor handles learning instruction differently for individuals, general audiences, and specific audiences, or in passive situations such as through handouts or online interactions. This guide differs from other works in that it addresses all adult services positions, not only those with the title of "instructional librarian," and addresses the full scope of instruction that librarians need to better meet patron needs.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781440865442
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 06/12/2019
Pages: 142
Product dimensions: 6.15(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Jessica A. Curtis is an adult services librarian at the Westerville Public Library in Ohio as well as an adjunct instructor for Kent State University's iSchool.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

1 The Growing Role and Impact of Instruction in Public Libraries 1

2 Common Learning Populations and Situations 9

3 An Introduction to Andragogy 23

4 Generational Learning Considerations 31

5 Sensory Learning 41

6 Cultural Considerations of Library Instruction 51

7 Passive Instruction 57

8 Helping the Individual: Teaching One-on-One 67

9 Class and Group Instruction 77

10 Online Teaching 93

11 Outside Instructors 101

12 Overcoming Barriers 107

13 Assessment Tools and Strategies 117

Index 129

About the Author 133

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Erin Kelsey

“Jessica Curtis is so passionate about providing the library community with the tools they need so they can serve their respective communities. This book will give library staff on all levels the confidence they need to plan and execute valuable library programs and provide one-on-one assistance. There are also invaluable tips for managers and administrators to use when developing policies, procedures, and training to support their staff.”

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