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The Librarian's Guide to TeachingReflective Teaching Mini EpisodeShow Notes:
In our 11th mini episode, we take a look back at episode number 18 to chat about reflective teaching practices and assessing reflective questions.
Resources referenced in this episode:
Assessing Reflection and Reflection Questions by DePaul University Teaching Commons
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek611
Amanda: @HistoryBuff820
Email: InfoLitTeachingPodcast@gmail.com
Be sure...2021-08-2709 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingLibGuide ProjectsShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica do a roundup of some really interesting LibGuides projects as a followup to their LibGuides episode, number 23, where they talked about experiences and some pie in the sky ideas.
Resources referenced in this episode:
SUNYLA Conference 2021 Full Conference Program
Cal Poly’s Robert E. Kennedy Library's Open LibGuide Review Sessions
LibGuide Open Review Discussion Sessions (LORDS) - Council of Library Deans - CSU Library Spaces
University of Oregon Library: Getting Started with Research: An Overview of the Process
Engaging Users Through Accessible An...2021-08-0634 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingLesson Planning Mini EpisodeShow Notes:
In our 10th mini episode, Amanda and Jessica take a look back at episode number 35 on lesson planning and talk about one aspect of lesson planning that can get in the way, which is time management!
Resources referenced in this episode:
“Reclaiming My Attention”, blog post by John Jackson, February 16, 2021
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek611
Aman...2021-07-2311 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingAssessment Round UpIn this episode, Amanda and Jessica do a roundup of unique, versatile and effective assessments that we’ve recently read about that can be applied in the information literacy classroom.
Resources referenced in this episode:
Episode 2: Assessment - Are we asking the right questions?
Episode 7 - Critical Digital Pedagogy
Episode 25 - Formative Assessment with Mary-Michelle Moore
Melissa Wong & Laura Saunders, “Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers” (2021)
SILC Ed Tech Showcase: Google Forms by Danielle Apfelbaum (SUNY Farmingdale) (08/13/2020)
Making Customizable Interactive Tutorials with Google Forms by Meredith Farkas by Meredith Farkas (11/5/2020)
...2021-07-0729 minThe Librarian's Guide to Teaching21 Tips for 21 Mini EpisodeIn our 9th mini episode, we’ll take a look back at episode number 31 where we discussed 21 teaching tips for 2021 and see if we’ve made any strides in implementing any of these tips!
Resources referenced in this episode:
21 Tips for ‘21 Google Document (Add your own tips for this year!)
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek611
Amanda: @HistoryBuff820
Email...2021-06-2208 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingJournalism InstructionShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica talk to librarians April Hines, Katherine Boss and Megan Heuer about their version of the ACRL Framework focused towards the journalism discipline that’s based on research with practicing journalists and students.
Resources referenced in this episode:
“Reporting in the “Post-Truth” Era: Uncovering The Research Behaviors of Journalism Students, Practitioners, and Faculty” by Katherine E. Boss, Kristina M. De Voe, Stacy R. Gilbert, Carolina Hernandez, Megan Heuer, April Hines, Jeffrey A. Knapp, Rayla E. Tokarz, Chimene E. Tucker and Kristina E. Williams
IFLA Fake News & Its I...2021-05-2643 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMarketing Your Library InstructionIn this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat about marketing your library instruction - either as a department or an individual librarian.
Resources referenced in this episode:
Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers by Laura Saunders and Melissa Wong - https://doi.org/10.21900/wd.12
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek6112021-05-1245 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingPeer to Peer DevelopmentIn this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss Peer to Peer Development. They dive into what it is, why it's important and share a range of examples on how to get started.
Show Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss Peer to Peer Development. They dive into what it is, why it's important and share a range of examples on how to get started.
Resources referenced in this episode:
How to Help Your Employees Learn from Each Other by Kelly Palmer and David Blake - November 08, 2018- Harvard Business Review
...2021-04-2749 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMini Episode 8- Assessment and UngradingShow Notes:
In our 8th mini episode, Amanda and Jessica take a look back at episode 2 which focused on assessment. In this follow up episode, they reexamine assessment and take a look at the trending topic of ungrading and how information literacy instruction and the ACRL framework lends itself to faculty interested in getting started with ungrading.
Resources referenced in this episode:
Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast: Episode 350 - Ungrading with Susan D. Blum, February 25, 2021
Tea for Teaching Podcast: Episode 145 - Pedagogies of Care: Ungrading
Overthrowing Education Podcast: Episode 44: Starr Sackstein: How to Go...2021-04-1517 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMini Episode 7- Virtual ProgrammingShow Notes:
In our 7th mini episode, Amanda and Jessica take a look back at episode number 11 where they discussed instructional programming to chat about the ways instruction librarians have adapted to virtual programming over the past year of remote learning.
Resources referenced in this episode:
ULS Academic Outreach Committee online roundtable: “Supporting Students Who Can't Come to Campus and/or Participate in the University Experience!”
Pace Library Instagram: March Madness
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go ...2021-04-0914 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingLeadership in a PandemicShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat with librarian Alyssa Valenti about leadership during the pandemic.
Resources referenced in this episode:
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek611
Amanda: @HistoryBuff820
Email: InfoLitTeachingPodcast@gmail.com
Be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen to the podcast!2021-03-2357 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingLesson PlanningShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss their experience with creating and using lesson plans. They also explore the benefits and pitfalls.
Resources referenced in this episode:
Lizard People in the Library by Barbara Fister; Article # 1 in the Project Information Literacy Provocation Series
University of West Florida: Megal Oakleaf Lesson Plan Template
Who Can I Trust? – Questions to Ask When Evaluating Information Sources (featuring SIFT, PIE, and SMELL methods) by Keely Kiczenski (Lesson plan utilizing comprehensive template)
Algonquin College: Lesson Plan Template (Instructor/Learner Table Template)
MacPhaidin Library: Li...2021-03-0940 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingTech Tool Round UpShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica review some tech tools that can be used by library professionals in the classroom.
Resources referenced in this episode:
Digital Pedagogy Lab Tool Parade
Technology in Library Instruction
Tip of the Month Teaching and Learning Toolbox
LIS Pedagogy Chat - Tech It Out! May 22, 2020
Hypothes.is
Kahoot!
FlipGrid
JamBoard
Bubblus
Anchor
Padlet
Wikipedia
Mentimeter
Poll Everywhere
Teaching in the Age of Disinformation
8 Strategies to Prevent Teaching Burnout
This episode's...2021-02-2347 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingTeaching about AlgorithmsIn this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat with librarian Carolyn Caffrey Gardner about ways to incorporate algorithmic education into our lessons.
Resources referenced in this episode:
Lesson Plan: Analyzing search engines: What narrative is told through the algorithm by Carolyn Caffrey Gardner
Teaching Algorithmic Bias in a Credit-Bearing Course by Carolyn Caffrey Gardner
ACRL University Library Section PDC: Deficit or equity: Decoding implicit thinking and practice in information literacy
On the Media Podcast: “The Disagreement Is The Point” November 22, 2019
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New...2021-02-0935 minThe Librarian's Guide to Teaching21 Instructional Tips for 2021- Part IIIn this episode, Amanda and Jessica share 21 instruction tips to start out 2021! Episode 31 covers the first 14 tips and episode 32 covers tips 15 - 21. We received some great tips from listeners which they share in addition to some that they want to share.
Resources referenced in this episode:
Librarian’s Guide to Teacihng: Engaging Students in the Classroom through Critical Librarianship with guest Romel Espinel: Episode 4
ILA ACRL Keeping Up in Iowa With Online Instruction (“Raise Your Hand If...Game”)
Librarian’s Guide to Teaching: Gamification in Information Literacy Instruction: Tips, Tricks and how to get started...2021-01-2620 minThe Librarian's Guide to Teaching21 Instructional Tips for 2021- Part IShow Notes (Episode 31):
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica share 21 instruction tips to start out 2021! Episode 31 covers the first 14 tips and episode 32 covers tips 15 - 21. We received some great tips from listeners which they share in addition to some that they want to share.
Resources referenced in this episode:
Distracted Minds: The Role of Tempo in Good Teaching. The Chronicle of Higher Education, by James Lang, November 16, 2020
Padlet
Librarian’s Guide to Teaching: Humor in Information Literacy Instruction with Lee Adams, Stephanie Alexander, and Lana Woods: Episode 21
This episode's theme mu...2021-01-1225 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMini Episode 6: Faculty Collaboration Follow UpShow Notes:
In our 6th mini episode, Amanda and Jessica take a look back at episode 20 and follow up on opportunities to collaborate with faculty.
Resources referenced in this episode:
https://mrlibrarydude.wordpress.com/
Weng, C., & Murray, D. (2020). Faculty perceptions of librarians and library services: Exploring the impact of librarian faculty status and beyond. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 46, 102200: https://dr.tcnj.edu/bitstream/handle/2900/2994/weng-2019-faculty-perceptions-of-librarians-and-library-services.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from...2020-12-2912 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMini Episode 5: Online LearningShow Notes:
In our fifth mini episode, Amanda and Jessica take a look back at episode number 7 from last December where they discussed digital pedagogy and critical online pedagogy by looking at a recent blog post about online instruction engagement.
Related or Referenced Resources for this Episode:
https://acrlog.org/2020/11/16/what-does-engagement-mean/
https://cal.msu.edu/news/imagining-a-resilient-pedagogy/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OyLz3Pkixp-DMJFv7dJPTv_taOj1OGdFf3WBDan-dWc/edit
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go...2020-12-1613 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingDo you Twitter Chat?: Interview with hosts of the LISPRO Twitter ChatsShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat with Leigh Milligan and Lauren who are the co-hosts of the LISProchats on Twitter. They share their backstory, how the come up with topics, their most popular chats and so much more.
Resources referenced in this episode:
http://lisprochat.blogspot.com/
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek611
Amanda...2020-12-0100 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingProject Info Lit "Covid-19: The first 100 days of U.S. news coverage” Report & Interview with Alison Head- Part IITopics & Takeaways (Part 2)
With the COVID story, we're getting to see how science works under pressure and without information agency or discipline expertise, it can be hard to understand what's happening and see the downsides to peer review.
In a way, we can identify the questions to ask about where media literacy should go next but not really the exact solutions.
We need to recognize the social-ness of news and of research and it must be taken into consideration in the transformation of media literacy.
If not everything is biased, how do we unpack...2020-11-1000 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingProject Info Lit "Covid-19: The first 100 days of U.S. news coverage” Report & Interview with Alison HeadShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat with researcher, Alison Head, to discuss the new Project Information Literacy Report called “Covid-19: The first 100 days of U.S. news coverage”.
Topics & Takeaways:
Topics & Takeaways (Part 1)
How can the PIL COVID report help librarians and educators discuss news, media and visual literacy with students?
How can students learn to reclaim their information agency? How can students exert control over the on-slught of news coming at them?
Reach out to Alison at alison@projectinfolit.org with how you are usin...2020-11-0300 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingAcademic Ableism, Librarianship & #CripLib.Show Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat with Katie Quirin Manwiller about Academic Ableism and Criplib.
Resources referenced in this episode:
http://teaforteaching.com/149-academic-ableism/
Katie’s ACRL 2019 ACRLog blog post
UDL Framework
CripLib website for future chats
Library Juice Academy Course on UDL
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek611...2020-10-2000 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMentoring: A view from both sides of the relationshipShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat
Topics & Takeaways:
https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/self-promotion/mentor-how-to-ask.html
https://crl.acrl.org/index.php/crl/article/view/24435/32277
https://anchor.fm/libvoices
http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/mentoring/mentoring_and_recruitment_efforts
Resources referenced in this episode:
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek611
Amanda...2020-10-0600 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMini Episode 4: How are you preparing for Virtual Conference Season?Show Notes:
In our fourth mini episode, Amanda and Jessica take a look back at episode 6 which was making time for professional development and discuss an interesting article about virtual conferences that are our new reality.
Resources referenced in this episode:
[Virtual] Conference Season Is Here: Are you prepared? By Jasmine Wallace
Evernote
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek6112020-09-2418 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingFormative Assessment: An Interview with Mary-Michelle MooreIn this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat with Mary-Michelle Moore, a Teaching & Learning Librarian at UC Santa Barbara about formative assessment and a plan that she designed for student assessment in class.
Topics & Takeaways:
When librarians enter the classroom for a one-shot session, even with faculty feedback prior to class, it can be difficult to know the extent of prior knowledge students have.
By asking students for feedback before and during a session about information literacy, we bring student experiences into the learning and also get real time information on how to move...2020-09-1630 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMini Episode #3: What to do When Tech Fails
Show Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica take a closer look at a topic covered in episode 5 - classroom management. They discuss technology in the classroom and share some ideas/tips of how to recover when tech fails in the class.
Biggest takeaway - Preparation is everything!
Resources referenced in this episode:
What to Do When the Technology Fails in Class By Colette Bennett on ThoughtCo, Updated February 12, 2020
Classroom Technology Fails: How to Prepare for Disasters by Shannon Treichel on Medium, March 29, 2019
Padlet
This...2020-09-0912 minThe Librarian's Guide to Teaching2020 ACRL Trends: Takeaways, Concerns and RecommendationsShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss their thoughts and recommendations on the 2020 ACRL Trends
Resources referenced in this episode:
https://quickaskzoe.com/2017/11/10/libraries-learning-analytics-a-brief-history/
https://crl.acrl.org/index.php/crl/article/view/24374/32199
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/comminfolit/vol14/iss1/10
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek611
Amanda: @HistoryBuff820
Email: InfoLitTeachingPodcast@gmail...2020-09-0128 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMini Episode #2: Libraries in the PandemicShow Notes:
In our second mini episode, Amanda and Jessica are reflecting back on the third episode of LGT which discussed the academic library as perceived by a non-librarian in the article, “College Students Just Want Normal Libraries” in The Atlantic published in 2019. This episode discusses a recent Inside Higher Ed article called “Changed, Changed Utterly”.
Resources referenced in this episode:
College Students Just Want Normal Libraries by Alia Wong in The Atlantic
Episode 3: Can libraries be normal?
Changed, Changed Utterly by Christopher Cox in Inside Higher Ed
This episode's theme mu...2020-08-2612 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingAll about LibGuides: Experiences, Use, and Pie in the Sky IdeasIn this episode, Amanda and Jessica are chatting about all things LibGuides. How have we used them? What would we love them to do? And much more!
Resources referenced in this episode:
Hidden Patterns of LibGuides Usage: Another Facet of Usability by Gabriela Castro-Gessner, Wendy Wilcox, and Adam Chandler
Guidelines for Accessible LibGuides by University of Waterloo
Pace University Free & Fun Online Resources: Stress Relief for Finals
Pace University Book Madness
Berkeley College LibNews Newsletter
No Pedagogical Advantage Found Between LibGuides and Other Web Page Information Literacy Tutorials by Kimberly...2020-08-1944 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMini Episode 1: Imposter Syndrome UpdateShow Notes:
In this first mini episode, Amanda and Jessica are going to reflect back on the first LGT episode about imposter syndrome by discussing a recent article about the topic.
Resources referenced in this episode:
It’s Not Imposter Syndrome: Resisting Self-doubt As Normal For Library Workers by Nicole Andrews, In The Library With the Lead Pipe
Episode #1: Imposters in the Classroom?
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us...2020-08-1210 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingChatting Podcasts & Stories with the co-hosts of LibVoices!Show Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica are chatting podcasts with the co-creators of the LibVoices podcast, Amanda Leftwich, Jamia Williams and Jamillah Gabriel!
NOTE: It’s not your speakers! We had some technical difficulties recording this episode and we are sorry some of the sound is a bit choppy.
Resources referenced in this episode:
LibVoices Podcast on Twitter
LibVoices Podcast on Anchor
Fix My Library
#Secure the Seat
Pass the Mic
Therapy for Black Girls
Black Girls Read
School Librarians United
Yogi Br...2020-08-0431 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingHumor in Information Literacy InstructionShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat with librarians Lee Adams, Stephanie Alexander, and Lana Woods about their work using satirical videos in IL instruction and using humor in the classroom.
Topics & Takeaways:
Starting with a tool like satirical videos allows the librarian to lean on comedians who are paid to be funny and not have to write their own materials.
There is a tension of needing to stay “professional” and be funny which can especially be a risk depending on the librarian’s race/gender/class etc. Women are not se...2020-07-2158 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingFaculty CollaborationShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica are talking about our experiences with faculty collaboration in the classroom.
Topics & Takeaways:
Faculty collaborations with librarians can range from individual outreach that leads to a one-shot session to a full collaboration on courses or assignment design.
We’ve experienced challenging situations ranging from interruptions in class, negative responses to our work to completely taking over class.
We can work towards changing the library/faculty collaboration culture by advocating for being seen as equals, changing our language from supporting to collaborating, moving away fr...2020-07-071h 09The Librarian's Guide to TeachingTalking Librarianship with Melissa WongShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica speak with librarian and library science professor, Melissa Wong, about instructional design, topics from her book, “Instructional Design for LIS Professionals” and remote teaching during COVID.
Topics & Takeaways:
(Listen to the episode one more time)
Resources referenced in this episode:
LIS Conversations After Class: Melissa’s website and blog
Information Literacy at a (Social) Distance: Strategies for Moving Online - Melissa Wong’s ACRL Webinar
CAST - Universal Design for Learning
It's open access, but is it accessible? Creating...2020-06-2352 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingReflective Teaching PracticesShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica talk about reflective teaching, some ideas about journaling and improving our professional practices through reflection.
Topics & Takeaways:
We improve the more we teach but can we make more opportunities to learn from our teaching through reflection? How do we actively learn about our teaching or professional self to grow from it?
Instruction journals allow librarians to get thoughts out about what went well, what did I think I could improve or were there any interesting student interactions in order to reflect and look for...2020-06-0936 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingGamification in Information Literacy Instruction: Tips, Tricks and how to get started!In this episode, Amanda and Jessica talk to librarians, Serene Rock and Kristine Cwengros, about gamification in information literacy instruction and their poster that was presented at the ACRL DLS Virtual Poster Session last month.
Resources referenced in this episode:
Epidemics and Hunger Games: Collaborating to Gamify Information Literacy…and Maybe Save the World - Poster & Resource LibGUide by Serene Rock and Kristine Cwengros
Games and Gamification in Academic Libraries - Book by Stephanie Crowe & Eva Sclippa
Andrew Walsh Twitter: @playbrarian
Work Life Balance by Adam Grant
Topics & Ta...2020-05-2638 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingACRL Framework Series: Part III- What does the Future Hold for the Frames?Show Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica wrap up their 3-part series about the ACRL Framework by looking forward to the future. They discuss when and how the ACRL Framework might be refreshed and some ways it could be changed.
Topics & Takeaways:
Potential Refreshes & Updates Discussed:
A large scale study to determine adoption rates and barriers to adoption
Updating the language of the descriptions
Reorganizing the dispositions
Renaming the Framework
Adding real world examples
Resources referenced in this episode:
Community College Librarians and...2020-05-1138 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingACRL Framework Series-Part II: Likes, Dislikes and Favorite FramesShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica continue the 3-part ACRL Framework series. They discuss interesting examples of librarians using the Framework, studies that are based around it as well as their favorite Frames.
Resources referenced in this episode:
The Sift Newsletter from News Literacy Project
Bias Busters: bringing Wikipedia Edit-a-thons to the Classroom for Hispanic Heritage Month (Poster by Laurie McFadden, Jessica Kiebler & Bonnie Lafazan)
Student Constructions of Authority in the Framework Era: A Bibliometric Pilot Study Using a Faceted Taxonomy by James W. Rosenzweig, Mary Thill, and Frank...2020-04-2944 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingACRL Framework Series- Part 1: Our Teaching Experiences & ChallengesShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica kick off Part One of a three part series on the ACRL Framework! They discuss what makes the Framework challenging and their experiences with teaching and assessing the Frames.
Topics & Takeaways:
The ACRL Framework is challenging because:
Interconnected concepts that incorporate multiple instructional concepts like metacognition, constructivism, affective learning and backward design
Elevated language that at times can seem like jargon
It contains A LOT of content which makes organizing, teaching and assessing progression of learning difficult
Teaching the Framework at...2020-04-2053 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingStorytelling and Instruction: What stories do you have to tell?Show Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss storytelling and instruction. How can you use your experience and previous student support to provide instruction?
Topics & Takeaways:
Storytelling can be valuable in information literacy instruction because it is informational, memorable and a great way to reach novice learners.
What are our experiences with storytelling in the classroom?
What are some ways to use infographics as storytelling?
What are some barriers to storytelling in the classroom?
What are some “Pie in the sky” storytelling techniques you might want to try in the future?
Do you...2020-04-0754 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingWhat's on the Horizon for Teaching and Learning? : Our Thoughts on the 2020 Educause Horizon ReportShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss their thoughts on the recently released EDUCAUSE 2020 Horizon Report and the implications for librarians in higher education.
Resources discussed in this episode:
2020 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report
Life Kit Podcast
Free Professional Development Document for Academic Library Workers (Shoutout to librarian, Jessica Dai, for creating and sharing this editable document!)
TOPcast: The Teaching Online Podcast
Opening the Black Box of Adaptivity
Tips for Working at Home - Tweet from @RebeccaRomney
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio...2020-03-2656 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingTeaching Outside of the Classroom: Designing Fun and Effective IL ProgrammingIn this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss their successes and failures creating instructional programming that teaches information literacy skills. They discuss tips and challenges to designing and implementing these events.
Topics & Takeaways:
Instructional programming refers to events and activities in libraries that teach information literacy skills in some form rather than just focusing on bringing students into the library or promoting services.
Successes discussed include a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon, LibraryLand game, tabling events and an online event LibGuide.
Challenges in preparing and presenting instructional programming include:
Time to plan
Collaboration with other departments
Lack of student...2020-03-1349 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingWhat does it take to "Thrive as a Library Professional"? Interview with Susanne Markgren and Linda MilesShow Notes for Website:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica talk to Susanne Markgren and Linda Miles, authors of the book “How to Thrive as a Library Professional”. They discuss what it means to thrive, the various topics covered in the book and hone in on specific strategies for networking and habit creation.
Topics & Takeaways:
The chapter topics are Career Vision, Habits, Relationships Building, Organizational Culture, Telling our Stories for Self-Promotion, Mindfulness/Self-Compassion, Creating a Reflective Practice.
Success can be defined differently by each person and changes as a person moves through thei...2020-02-2731 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingInterview with Barbara Fister on Project Information Literacy in the Age of Algorithms StudyShow Notes:
On this episode of The Librarian's Guide to Teaching, Amanda and Jessica talk with Barbara Fister, Scholar-in-Residence at Project Information Literacy and co-researcher on PIL's latest study, "Information Literacy in the Age of Algorithms: Student Experiences with News and Information, and the Need for Change." They discuss the report’s findings, potential barriers to implementing algorithm education and ways that librarians can be a part of the change in higher education.
Guest Bio:
Barbara Fister is a Scholar-in-Residence at Project Information Literacy and co-researcher on PIL's latest study, "Information Literacy in th...2020-02-0536 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingMaking Time for Professional DevelopmentShow Notes:
On this episode of The Librarian's Guide to Teaching, Amanda and Jessica talk with Bonnie Lafazan, Library Director of the Berkeley College Woodbridge Campus and current member of the ACRL Professional Development Committee and the ACRL Conference 2020 Committee. They chat about the importance of the various levels of professional development, strategies to building a culture of development and how we make time for writing and reading.
Topics & Takeaways:
Professional development is an important part of keeping up to date on what’s going on in librarianship as well as stretching ourselves as...2020-01-2731 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingOnline Information Literacy Instruction Gets CriticalNOTE: It's not your speakers! We had some technical difficulties recording this episode and we are sorry for the choppy audio!
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss online instruction, including the concepts of critical digital pedagogy and open pedagogy which were suggested by a listener on Twitter! They discuss incorporating these concepts into the online environment whether in a credit-bearing course, embedded instruction or one-shots.
Topics and Takeaways:
• Critical digital pedagogy asks many of the same questions about teaching as critical pedagogy but extends the discussion into the online environment an...2020-01-1548 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingWho will teach information literacy in the future?In this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss both the practical and theoretical ideas behind the future of information literacy. Will librarians always teach information literacy? Will it ever be fully adopted into higher ed curriculum and only taught by faculty?
Topics Discussed & Takeaways:
So many potential answers to these questions are institution specific depending on culture, relationships and contexts. Faculty have a lot of discipline-specific content to cover which is where their expertise lies and since librarians are the research/information experts, this should remain our responsibility. Due to institutional contexts, one-shots...2019-12-2335 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingOvercoming Classroom Management ChallengesIn this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss some of the most common classroom management challenges faced by instruction librarians and chat about strategies to overcome them.
Topics Discussed & Takeaways:
Instruction librarians may not have degrees in education but that doesn’t mean they can’t succeed in classroom management.
Five areas of classroom management challenges:
Getting and keeping students engaged
Getting students to participate
Engaging distracted students & keeping everyone on task
Dealing with difficult students
2019-11-2742 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingEngaging Students in the Classroom through Critical LibrarianshipIn this episode, Amanda and Jessica interview Romel Espinel and discuss his approaches to critical librarianship in the classroom. We discuss teaching styles, student centered practices and practical examples of how to implement these strategies in the classroom.
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/909-music/arnav-srivastav-merry-go
Here's where you can find us:
Podcast: @Librarian_Guide
Jessica: @LibraryGeek611
Amanda: @HistoryBuff820
Email: InfoLitTeachingPodcast@gmail.com
We are also now available on itunes! Be sure...2019-11-0742 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingCan libraries be "normal"?Show Notes:
On this episode of The Librarian's Guide to Teaching, Amanda and Jessica respond to a recent article published about academic libraries and what students really want. They also share a tweet of the week.
The Atlantic Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/10/college-students-dont-want-fancy-libraries/599455/
Duke Study referenced in Atlantic Article: https://library.duke.edu/about/depts/assessment-user-experience/student-survey
Ebony Magnus, Jackie Belanger and Maggie Faber; Towards a Critical Assessment Practice: http://www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2018/towards-critical-assessment-practice/
***Note: The article is discussed with a bit of snark at times but we...2019-10-3025 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingAssessment: are we asking the right questions?In this episode, Jessica and Amanda interview ACRL-NJ Chapter President, Cara Berg and they talk about their experiences with assessment, the challenges they encounter and how they are using the data they collect. They also share this week's work triumphs and work fails.
ACRL project outcomes. Retrieved from https://acrl.projectoutcome.org/
Bull, A., Head, A., & MacMillian, M. (2019). Asking the right questions: Bridging gaps between information literacy assessment approaches. Against the Grain, 31(4) Retrieved from https://against-the-grain.com/2019/10/v314-asking-the-right-questions-bridging-gaps-between-information-literacy-assessment-approaches/
This episode's theme music:
Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file...2019-10-2143 minThe Librarian's Guide to TeachingImpostors in the Classroom?In the first episode of The Librarians Guide to Teaching, Hosts, Jessica Kiebler and Amanda Piekart introduce themselves, explain why they started this podcast and discussed Impostor Syndrome in the classroom. Below are links to resources discussed in this first episode.
The Imposter Cure by Jessamy Hibberd: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48138995-the-imposter-cure?ac=1&from_search=true
“Jumping into the Deep: Imposter Syndrome, Defining Success, and the New Librarian”: https://journal.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/perj/article/view/3979/3994
Clance, P.R., and Imes, S.A. (1978). The impostor phenomenon in high achieving women: Dyna...2019-10-0129 min