Interview with the Author: Dr. Ann Medaille on Learning Theory in Libraries
All librarians and information professionals regularly make choices that support better learning; knowing learning theories helps special librarians
All librarians and information professionals regularly make choices that support better learning; knowing learning theories helps special librarians
Librarians can get ideas on connecting with our communities as other educators do; revisit John Dewey’s principles
Library instruction expert Dr. Lauren Hays highlights several Chrome extensions and various plugins for librarians to use when exploring ChatGPT
The Horizon Report offers insight into what technology trends we need to be aware of in special libraries where teaching and learning occurs.
Lauren Hays interview with Dr. Vanessa Reyes on the process of writing a book; tips that will help you prepare and succeed.
Many librarians are promoted into leadership roles without training to help them succeed; highlights of book intended to bridge that gap
Archival accessioning is at the heart of holistic, extensible collection management – you *can* create your own archival accessioning program.
Information compliance is a multi-faceted concept that affects every aspect of information processing and management, including ESG concerns
Overview of book about the concepts associated with preserving and managing personal digital information, PIM (personal information management).
Discussion of the Medical Library Association’s goals and initiatives with the 2023 President of the MLA, Shannon Jones.
The book Foundations of Information Law makes the law relevant, understandable, and knowable to current and future librarians
I recently enjoyed a conversation with Seema Rampersad, the current President of the Special Libraries Association. Our interview is below.
Interview with author of history of how information increased in quantity and variety during past 200 years, how that happened, why, and impact today
Generative AI can be used in libraries in databases, in the chat systems librarians use, and in cataloging.
Interview with the authors of a book that explores the nature of authenticity and misinformation through the lens of heritage tourism
Overview of two main concerns with using ChatGPT that librarians might want to consider: privacy and information accuracy
Three tech trends to watch include growth of artificial intelligence (AI), changes to the metaverse, and increased focus on information security
Interview with a co-author of a book that explores important topics related to Open Access literature in libraries and offers practice guidance.
Interview about book that introduces various types of bibliometric and altmetric indicators and provides advice on interpreting them with context
Librarians are the front line for many patrons trying to solve problems, especially problems with technology and online access, including social media.
Practicing Social Justice in Libraries provides practical strategies, tools, and resources to library and information workers who wish to drive change
Interview with Laura Estill, Jennifer Guiliano, editors of Digital Humanities Workshops, Lessons Learned; why these workshops are important
Interview with Jane Dysart and Brian Pichman about the upcoming Computers in Libraries Conference; trends and what to expect.
Transformational learning in a library may occur around information access, information privilege, source evaluation, bias, digital divides, etc.
With the spiral learning method, library instructors circle back to topics and add new information each time.