Library Instruction: A Peer Tutoring Model

by Susan Deese-Roberts, Kathleen Keating

Overview

Changing technologies and diversifying populations have meant a higher demand for library instruction at most academic libraries. This book demonstrates how you can meet that demand by using peer tutors to support and enhance your library services. Peer tutors can teach library patrons online search concepts and skills and how to use other specific research tools. This practical, step-by-step plan for developing and implementing a peer tutoring program can improve library services and make your job easier.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563086526
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/15/2000
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

SUSAN DEESE-ROBERTS is Associate Professor, University of New Mexico General Library, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

KATHLEEN KEATING is Associate Professor, University of New Mexico General Library, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Editorial Reviews

Demonstrates how to meet student demands for instruction by using peer tutors to handle some responsibilities traditionally met by reference librarians. Presents eight detailed training sessions for a peer tutor training program that will show tutors how to teach library patrons online search concepts and skills such as navigating the Web and evaluating information. Cites examples of successful peer tutoring programs at various universities, and touches on peer tutoring programs in the K-12 setting. Appendices provide documents for pursuing certification of a program, as well as a reproducible training agenda and exercises. The authors are associate professors at the University of New Mexico General Library. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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