Written by two academic library leaders, it is a thorough, in-depth discussion of both the theory and practice of library instruction. Chapters cover the history and background of user education in libraries; the psychology of learning as applied to library teaching; conceptual models for teaching critical thinking; assessment and evaluation; designing and developing print and electronic teaching materials; classroom management and teaching techniques; learning technology; visions for the future and much more.
The book comes with a CD-ROM which includes tables describing various instructional modes, an interactive Web form and Web pages you can use to aid in selecting among them, handouts for in-house training or personal use, and more.