Hi all
To add to the discussion about library tutorials and instruction, we have
just completed a very successful library tutorial. Successful with the
students and faculty member because it was project-based and sparked their
imagination.
The class was in "Conservation of objects" (Anthropology 452). We took the
students into our rare book area and asked them to pretend they were hired
by the librarian to assess the area and make recommendations.
We gave them a quizz to help them identify what to look for. They took
humidity, temperature and light readings. With our help, they looked at
various bindings, book sizes, formats and age. Then we moved into the
computer lab to research the project. Here they got introduced to relevant
indexes and databases. And we worked in useful details along the way, such
as the differences between keywork vs. subject searching.
Not only were the students enthusiastic and attentive, but we learned from
them a lot about conservation in our rare book area.
I would recommend project-based tutorials as a creative approach. I took a
little more effort on our part, but it was well worth it.
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