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Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library & information services
In March of 2020, the world workforce moved to work remotely -
challenging the nature of what librarians accomplish while not
being in their buildings and how libraries serve communities with
their doors closed. While the initial move to remote work was
forced, voices emerged that questioned why librarians couldn't work
remotely for extended periods of time as part of their regular
jobs. Librarians are uniquely positioned to move themselves to
remote work, while also maintaining connections to their patron
base and their colleagues - but where to start? Stepping outside
the traditional library space, librarians can carve out a space to
work remotely while still retaining the ability to reach our
patrons, provide access to quality programming, pave the way for
libraries to share information, promote resources, and even lead
change in their communities. With times changing and our profession
adapting so quickly, this practical how-to guide will help
librarians set up an office space, set a routine, and adapt, plan,
create, implement, manage, and evaluate their programs and services
to the best of their ability in order to unleash their library's
potential to engage and wow their patrons and communities. With
worksheets and templates, anecdotes about what works easily and
what might prove challenging, this book is ideal for today's
librarian.
Online Instruction: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides an
overview of online instruction, teaching, and programming in all
types of libraries. It features actionable steps for starting and
improving online programs. Starting with the history of online
instruction and moving into creating a personal pedagogy,
establishing organizational policies and procedures, and tips for
general programming, author Emily Mroczek features specific
examples from librarians to help readers find their way in the
digital world. Public librarians, school librarians, and special
librarians are featured with experiences and tips that can be
modified and applied to any library setting. Ideas exist to help
librarians learn from successes and mistakes and establish an
engaged and productive online learning community. Mroczek
identifies the pros and cons of different options available for
online instructions, tips and tricks for engaging various audiences
and strategies for hybrid learning. Technical tips include pros and
cons of various online platforms and streaming services, an
in-depth look at Zoom and a guide to evaluate and recommend
specific digital resources in categories from content curation to
games to calendars and scheduling. Guidelines for navigating
copyright law and staying up-to-date with accessibility standards
serve as an educational starting point for librarians, managers,
and program designers. As technology, online instruction, and
librarianship continue to evolve, this book will help librarians
navigate the ever-changing functions and offer better instruction
for their communities.
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