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Helin Annual Conference Opening Remarks (2014), Rosita E. Hopper
Helin Annual Conference Opening Remarks (2014), Rosita E. Hopper
Library Staff Publications
In the thirtieth anniversary year of the Higher Education Library & Information Network (HELIN), Rhode Island's primary academic library consortium, the chairman of the HELIN Board of Directors reflects on thirty years of progress in librarianship, the timelessness of its core principles, and the conviction that consortium collaborations are key to the continuing success of libraries.
A Perfect Match: Partnering With Education Faculty For Pedagogical Professional Development, Hilary Kraus, Rudolf V. Kraus
A Perfect Match: Partnering With Education Faculty For Pedagogical Professional Development, Hilary Kraus, Rudolf V. Kraus
Library Staff Publications
A persistent challenge for many librarians is a lack of formal training in pedagogical techniques. In addition to lacking academic coursework in this area, librarians seldom look beyond their professional community for opportunities to develop these vital skills. Given the obvious parallels in mission and responsibilities, the field of education seems a natural fit. This chapter explores the benefits of crossdisciplinary professional development in the context of a collaboration between a librarian and an educational studies professor. Through alternating points of view, it presents the motivation for the partnership, the challenges it presented, and the positive outcomes for each participant. …