Information Literacy Instruction

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Participant populations, library environments, and learning environments

Abstract:

This chapter describes the characteristics of participant groups, library environments, and learning environments. Though most of this book focuses on the academic library, this chapter includes descriptions of all library environments and the different learning environments used for instruction. It is said that a library is a library is a library; however, library participants come in all shapes and sizes, from the very young to senior citizens, and are as diverse in abilities and culture as they are in age. Accommodating such diversity is challenging and makes choosing an effective method of instruction all the more imperative for library instructional programs. ...