library – Teaching for Learning @ McGill University

by Adam Finkelstein December 5, 2013 0

McGillX MOOCs – librarians in the virtual classroom

I wrote in a previous post about how librarians were getting more involved in the teaching on university campuses across North America. Now I’d like to offer a glimpse into how librarians are actively playing a role in advancing and innovating teaching and learning right here at McGill. Read more –>

by terencehebert August 25, 2013 0

Universities Today

In defense of libraries and librarians

Everyone thinks that search engines like Google can “replace” librarians. Here is a defence of the need for librairies and trained librarians… Read more –>

by Adam Finkelstein May 27, 2013 0

Universities Today

Librarians in the Classroom

University students and faculty may not think of librarians as teachers, but increasingly the role of librarians is shifting from reference and book providers to active educators.[1] In the past, instruction in the library, often referred to as bibliographic instruction, served to orient students and other users to the organization of materials within the library’s collection. Now, the library is refocusing from a collection-centered model to a user-centered model, where instruction is tailored to the needs of the user… Read more –>