The Librarian's Guide to Teaching

Aug 27 2021 52 ep. 34 mins 111
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This podcast is hosted by two instruction librarians that are interested in sharing their experiences teaching information literacy, discussing current trends, and having meaningful conversations about librarianship.

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Reflective Teaching Mini Episode

Aug 27 2021 9 mins  
Show Notes: In our 11th mini episode, we take a look back at episode number 18 to chat about reflective teaching practices and assessing reflective questions. Resources referenced in this episode: Assessing Reflection and Reflection Questions by DePaul University Teaching Commons This episode's theme music: Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retrieved from https

LibGuide Projects

Aug 06 2021 34 mins  
Show Notes: In this episode, Amanda and Jessica do a roundup of some really interesting LibGuides projects as a followup to their LibGuides episode, number 23, where they talked about experiences and some pie in the sky ideas. Resources referenced in this episode: SUNYLA Conference 2021 Full Conference Program Cal Poly’s Robert E. Kennedy Library's Open LibGuide Review Sessio

Lesson Planning Mini Episode

Jul 23 2021 11 mins  
Show Notes: In our 10th mini episode, Amanda and Jessica take a look back at episode number 35 on lesson planning and talk about one aspect of lesson planning that can get in the way, which is time management! Resources referenced in this episode: “Reclaiming My Attention”, blog post by John Jackson, February 16, 2021 This episode's theme music: Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry

Assessment Round Up

Jul 07 2021 29 mins  
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica do a roundup of unique, versatile and effective assessments that we’ve recently read about that can be applied in the information literacy classroom. Resources referenced in this episode: Episode 2: Assessment - Are we asking the right questions? Episode 7 - Critical Digital Pedagogy Episode 25 - Formative Assessment with Mary-Michelle Mo

21 Tips for 21 Mini Episode

Jun 22 2021 8 mins  
In our 9th mini episode, we’ll take a look back at episode number 31 where we discussed 21 teaching tips for 2021 and see if we’ve made any strides in implementing any of these tips! Resources referenced in this episode: 21 Tips for ‘21 Google Document (Add your own tips for this year!) This episode's theme music: Srivastav, A. (2013). Merry Go Round [Audio file]. Retriev

Journalism Instruction

May 26 2021 43 mins  
Show Notes: In this episode, Amanda and Jessica talk to librarians April Hines, Katherine Boss and Megan Heuer about their version of the ACRL Framework focused towards the journalism discipline that’s based on research with practicing journalists and students. Resources referenced in this episode: “Reporting in the “Post-Truth” Era: Uncovering The Research Behaviors of J

Marketing Your Library Instruction

May 12 2021 45 mins  
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat about marketing your library instruction - either as a department or an individual librarian. Resources referenced in this episode: Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers by Laura Saunders and Melissa Wong - https://doi.org/10.21900/wd.12 METRO NY Critical Pedagogy Symposium This episode's theme music: Srivastav, A. (2013). Me

Peer to Peer Development

Apr 27 2021 49 mins  
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss Peer to Peer Development. They dive into what it is, why it's important and share a range of examples on how to get started.  Show Notes: In this episode, Amanda and Jessica discuss Peer to Peer Development. They dive into what it is, why it's important and share a range of examples on how to get started. Resources referenced in this

Mini Episode 8- Assessment and Ungrading

Apr 15 2021 17 mins  
Show Notes: In our 8th mini episode, Amanda and Jessica take a look back at episode 2 which focused on assessment. In this follow up episode, they reexamine assessment and take a look at the trending topic of ungrading and how information literacy instruction and the ACRL framework lends itself to faculty interested in getting started with ungrading. Resources referenced in this ep

Mini Episode 7- Virtual Programming

Apr 09 2021 14 mins  
Show Notes: In our 7th mini episode, Amanda and Jessica take a look back at episode number 11 where they discussed instructional programming to chat about the ways instruction librarians have adapted to virtual programming over the past year of remote learning. Resources referenced in this episode: ULS Academic Outreach Committee online roundtable: “Supporting Students Who Can'