Journal Article: “Academic Librarians as Teachers and Faculty Developers: Exploring the Potential of the ‘Teach the Teachers’ Model of Information Literacy”
The article linked below was recently published by College & Research Libraries (C&RL).
Title
Academic Librarians as Teachers and Faculty Developers: Exploring the Potential of the ‘Teach the Teachers” Model of Information’
Authors
Jane Hammons
The Ohio State University
Source
College & Research Libraries (C&RL)
Vol 85, No 3 (2024)
DOI: 10.5860/crl.85.3.378
Abstract
Proponents of the “teach the teachers” approach to information literacy, in which librarians concentrate on teaching the faculty to teach information literacy, have argued that it could potentially result in the increased integration of information literacy into the curriculum. However, more discussion of this model as a path forward for information literacy is needed. This essay explores the potential of the faculty-focused approach to information literacy through a critical analysis of the literature on librarians’ experiences as teachers and faculty developers. Through this exploration, the essay provides valuable insight into the ongoing conversations about the future of information literacy instruction.
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Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.