Dear colleagues,
I am announcing a call for short book chapters for an edited volume
published by Library Instruction Publications (new librarians are
especially encouraged to participate). The book, a collection of
detailed lesson plans, is targeted to librarians who provide
information literacy or general library instruction for
non-traditional students. A lesson plan will include objectives,
detailed activities and instruction, and, if possible, evaluation
guidelines. Lessons should include hands-on, active learning exercises
and can vary in scope from a one-hour, one-time library instruction
session to activities for integration into credit-bearing information
literacy classes.
Any information literacy activity may be addressed, such as
? keyword mapping and preparing search statements
? broadening or narrowing topics
? defining and using controlled vocabulary
? defining and understanding periodicals
? database selection by subject/topic
? how to search databases using basic features and tools
? finding full text from a citation list
? searching and evaluating web sites
? information ethics (plagiarism, copyright, and citation issues)
? other topics related to information literacy instruction
Each lesson plan should be focused and tailored to the specific needs
of the non-traditional college student. For example, older adults may
need more fundamental skill building (web navigation and screen
layout) before beginning work on more advanced IL skill building.
Non-traditional students may include but are not limited to:
? Returning adults 25-60
? Older adults 60-
? Physically Disabled (hearing, visually, physically)
? Learning Disabled (dyslexia, ADHD)
? English as a second language
? International students (especially issues of copyright and plagiarism)
? Ethnic or racial minorities
? First generation students
? Any group where jargon or technology could be an issue
Chapters can vary in length depending on the lesson’s activities and
how much supporting documentation is provided (charts, screen shots,
etc.). Two or three page plans as well as longer chapters are
acceptable. Again, I strongly encourage new librarians to submit
creative and imaginative ideas!
Please contact me with your suggestions and ideas for lesson plans in
order to avoid duplication. The deadline for proposals is February 1,
2009 and completed lesson plans are due May 1, 2009.
Thank you so much,
Helene Gold