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Book SynopsisHow can a library engage students and pro-actively create information literacy? What impact might that have? These vital questions are addressed, at an international level, in this timely new book. Delving into various real-life case studies of interventions in colleges and universities from Canada to India, the chapters in this edited collection showcase relevant examples of efforts to improve engagement with library resources. The authors highlight instances of specifically designed student-centered workshops, a university partnership with a writing center, the role of a library in Africa as a source of socio-economic transformation, and many more examples of innovations and collaboration between libraries and students. The experiences shared by authors in this book are a valuable resource for librarians and researchers across the world interested in how their collaborative efforts can promote the value of information literacy and help create opportunities for students to build their library practice skills.
Trade Review‘This book will be helpful in enhancing collaborations between librarians and teaching staff, as well as between librarians and students. This book could encourage students and academic staff to apply real data and information in their academic works.’ -- Dr Atefa Tayeb, Chancellor, Isteqlal Institute of Higher Education, Afghanistan
‘The book provides valuable insights into the innovative and transforming role of libraries in contributing to student engagement internationally. This is a “must read” book for academics and librarians who are key facilitators in responding to change.’ -- Professor Beena Giridharan, Deputy Pro Vice- Chancellor, Curtin University, Malaysia
Table of ContentsPart 1. Improving Information Literacy Chapter 1. Advances in Library Practices In Higher Education:
Enakshi Sengupta, Patrick Blessinger and Milton D. Cox Chapter 2. Improving Data Literacy and Student Engagement Through Authentic Assessment and Performance Tasks:
Hilla Sang and Elizabeth A. Gilblom Chapter 3. It Takes a Village:
Jessica Clements and Marianne Stowell Bracke Chapter 4. Value Addition of Library and Information Services to Higher Education in Zimbabwe:
Josiline Chigwada Chapter 5. Students at the Center of the Studio:
Jane Nichols, Beth Filar Williams, and Chris Ervin Chapter 6. Library and Information Science Education in India:
Ramesh Pandita and Shivendra Singh Chapter 7. Measuring Service Quality in Digital Library Services by the Research Scholars of S.O.A University of Odisha Using E-S-Qual Model:
Sanghamitra Dalbehera Part 2. Engaging Students and Faculty; Chapter 8. Listening to Alumni Voices to Enhance Disciplinary Information Literacy Instruction:
Anne R. Diekema, Elizabeth (Betsy) S. Hopkins, Brandon Patterson and Nena Schvaneveldt Chapter 9. An Archive Assignment in Women's Studies 101: Designing Hands-on Learning in a Large Class;
Jessica Blackwell and Trevor Holmes Chapter 10. Profs-in-Commons:
Julie Mitchell and Kari Marken Chapter 11. Collaboration Embedded Librarianship and Information Literacy in a Small Business Course:
Ryan MacNeil and Britanie Wentzell
