Download - Feedback from Library Instruction Interviews
Feedback InterviewsThe Highlights
Purpose of Library InstructionWords: acquaint, teach, make approachable,
comfortable, public relations, find reliable resources
“To make the Library more approachable and make sure our resources are used and used appropriately.”
“So students can succeed.”“Foster life-long learning and critical
thinking.”“Help users become more comfortable using
our resources.”“Finding and evaluating information.”
Perceived impactMore effective at point of need [said more than
once]“Instructors seem to think we are providing a
useful service.”“I like to think we are helping them and not
boring them.” [reiterated]“Once we get our hands on students, they do
better.”“[Students] are more comfortable in the Library
after having come here for instruction.”Reference questions becoming more complex.
Impact continuedTime = biggest deterrent for maximum
impactKnowing the studentsTeach at an academic levelGood teaching = lead to the greatest impactLibrary instruction = most important thing
we do in the LibraryGreater impact = when we meet the
students’ needsCommunication & feedback increase impact
Not our favorite thingsStudents have no topic in mindStudent attitudesNot enough timeFeeling futileFrustrationSeas of blank facesPreparation time requiredStudent sense of entitlementBeing in front of people as an authority figure
Things we likeInterested studentsAppreciation from students
and facultyWhen material is received wellLearning the resources better
i.e. improving skillsVariety
More things we likeInteracting with the facultyGetting out of the basement : )Demystifying the LibraryHelping students feel comfortableShowing the big picture
Coordinator of Instruction
The Library’s face for instruction to the rest of the campus community
IdeasReport on instruction program as a whole
(%’s)Promoting instruction as bibliographersFocus on ACRL’s Information Literacy
StandardsLess on teaching methodsMore on teaching methodsShare feedback from interviewsFaculty evaluations: change them?End-of-semester surveysWhat has worked with Cathy & other
colleagues
More ideasEncourage professors to bring students twicePersonal responsibility for teaching classesOffering to correct or grade bibliographiesOutreach to high schoolsOutreach to campusSell instruction programExpand teaching repertoireOffer impromptu workshopsBecome embedded in a class
Even more ideasMaking more ties with the regular facultyLet the Coordinator of Instruction visit
instruction sessions to offer constructive feedback
Address how the English dept. will change the 101 and 102 courses.
Reconsider the Comm.101 workshop plan
The ideal studentEngagedAsks questionsDoes not need too much instructionReceives instruction, runs with it, and wants
to know the implicationsInterestedWants to solve problemsInsatiable learner
Favorite songsLaylaAny Beatles songBeth Nielsen Chapman“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”Songs by the group Nightingale“Downeast Alexa”“And So It Goes”Songs by Billy Joel