Though many books dealing with library instruction already exist, this one stands out. With this new work, Lederer compiles the best ideas from her past teaching experience...the result is a multifaceted, practical handbook that can be used by librarians teaching in any library environment...Whether you've been teaching for many years or are just starting out, you'll find Ideas for Librarians Who Teach enormously handy and inspiring. Highly recommended. Public Libraries, March/April 2007 ...this book of advice is a $35 investment in a private tutor that can be consulted almost any time. Teacher Librarian Increasingly, librarians need to teach. This book provides almost 1,000 practical tips to make instruction effective, based on the author's teaching experience and standard readings in the area...This work is a dip-and-browse resource. Booklist, 3/1/2006 This guide to library instruction is a valuable tool for newbies or veterans...The manual will be useful not only to teaching librarians, but also to anyone who is required to lead workshops, to teach sessions, or to give presentations in business and education. School Library Journal, 5/1/2006 Lederer brings a wealth of practical experience to bear in Ideas For Librarians who Teach...The book draws on many highly relevant source ideas and issues...the advice is helpful and relevant... Lederer (a reference librarian at Colorado State U.) offers nearly 1,000 ideas and tips for teaching library instruction (a.k.a. bibliographic instruction) to a wide variety of audiences. Although primarily tailored to librarians, the suggestions may be applied to anyone who teaches, including business trainers, workshop leaders, and craft instructors. Topics include (for example) answering questions, understanding different learning styles, and dealing with disruptive students. Sample syllabi and a workshop outline are provided in the appendix. Reference and Research Book News
