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Authority And Source Evaluation In The Critical Library Classroom, Eamon Tewell, Katelyn Angell
Authority And Source Evaluation In The Critical Library Classroom, Eamon Tewell, Katelyn Angell
Brooklyn Library Faculty Publications
These lesson plans began with a desire to explore notions of authority in the library classroom at our mid-sized urban university, including how authority is used by teachers to the benefit or detriment of learners and how learners can begin to reclaim their own authority. In creating these lesson plans, we sought to begin with students’ experiences, promote their sense of personal empowerment, and encourage them to consider the complexities of source evaluation.
Access To Physical Media In Academic Libraries: From Policy Review To Action Plan, Rachel King
Access To Physical Media In Academic Libraries: From Policy Review To Action Plan, Rachel King
Brooklyn Library Faculty Publications
Streaming video is becoming the preferred means of viewing video for consumers, but physical formats do continue to offer libraries certain advantages: greater variety of choice for patrons at a lower cost. Many academic libraries have invested heavily in DVD collections, and these videos may be housed in closed stacks that satisfy some stakeholders but that discourage use and do not meet student needs or expectations. This article provides a framework for deciding whether or not to open up a closed collection, and uses the author’s library’s closed-stack collection as a case study.