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Library Instruction Design
Learning from Google and Apple
1st Edition - July 25, 2014
Author: Di Su
Language: English
eBook ISBN:9781780634074
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The design philosophies of Google and Apple represent different approaches to new product design. Google's model features bottom-up and data-driven decision-making processes, while…Read more
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The design philosophies of Google and Apple represent different approaches to new product design. Google's model features bottom-up and data-driven decision-making processes, while Apple's model is to design and build products top-down. Library instruction program design may learn from these differing but complementary approaches. Inspired by Google’s and Apple’s success, Library Instruction Design details how library instruction program design may learn from the philosophy of product design in the business world. In designing library instruction, a Google-philosophy approach teaches what the user wants to know while an Apple-philosophy approach teaches what the librarian thinks the user needs to learn. These two design philosophies aim at different teaching objectives reflecting library and information science education in modern society. The book is divided into five sections, with opening sections covering library instruction, the philosophy of library instruction design and design philosophy from different angles. Later sections discuss applying Google’s model and applying Apple’s model.
Offers a creative way to think about library instruction program design
Suggests two design approaches grounded in two philosophies, represented by the design approaches of Google and Apple
Details the differences and complementarities between top-down and bottom-up approaches to design
Librarians, library school teachers, and library school students.
Dedication
List of tables
Acknowledgements
Foreword: Evolving Instructional Activities by Using the Philosophies of Google and Apple
About the author
Introduction
1. Library instruction
Abstract:
Definitions and limitations
Background and a brief history
The impact of technology on information accessibility
The impact of the Internet on information availability
From bibliographic instruction to information literacy
2. Philosophy and practice
Abstract:
Educational philosophy
Purposes and goals
Principles
Instructional design and forms
Preparation
Expected outcomes and assessment
3. Design philosophy from a different world
Abstract:
The Google style
The Apple style
Google and Apple styles: common features and differences
4. Learning from Google and Apple
Abstract:
What can we learn from the success of Google and Apple?
From business to education
From consumer product design to academic program design
5. Applying Google’s style: bottom-up
Abstract:
User-centered and service-oriented
Communication and collaboration
Data-driven instruction
Suggested instructional programs
Sample (The Google style): one-shot workshop teaching outline
6. Applying Apple’s style: top-down
Abstract:
Instructor’s vision
Guiding the learner
Long-term view
Suggested instruction programs
Sample (The Apple style): a credit-bearing library course syllabus
7. Conclusion
Appendix 1
Ten tips for a better research / library assignment
Appendix 2
The Library Instruction Program: A Plan for Information Literacy at Oglethorpe University
Appendix 3
How to Access and Use Library Resources
Appendix 4
Digital information retrieval: sources & techniques
INSTRUCTOR’S SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bibliography
Library Instruction
Business & Technology
About Google
About Apple
Index
No. of pages: 168
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: July 25, 2014
Imprint: Chandos Publishing
eBook ISBN: 9781780634074
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Di Su
Di Su is Associate Professor and Head of Reference Services at York College Library of the City University of New York, USA. A person with a wide range of interests, Di has been a contributor to several publications including Information Outlook; Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship; The Reference Librarian; and more. He was the editor of Evolution in Reference and Information Services: The Impact of the Internet and Collection Development Issues in the Online Environment. This is his first book with Chandos.