Suggestive Outlines and Methods for Teaching the Use of the Library: A Guide for the Use of Librarians Giving Instruction to High School Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gilbert O. Ward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332875490 ISBN 13: 9780332875491

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical, field-tested instruction for teaching high school students to use the library effectively.

This guide offers proven methods librarians can use to introduce students to library skills, from organizing and locating materials to evaluating sources. It covers practical steps for planning lessons, using reference works, and guiding students through diverse resources such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, periodical indexes, and biographies. The approach emphasizes clear, student‑friendly instruction and real classroom applications.

The material is organized to help librarians build a coherent teaching program, with concrete activities, sample outlines, and ideas for correlating library work with courses students already study. It highlights how to integrate search tools, reference resources, and critical reading into everyday lessons.

• Techniques for planning lessons and presenting material to high school students
• Guidance on using card catalogs, indexes, dictionaries, and encyclopedias
• Strategies for teaching with magazines, biographies, and reference books
• Example outlines and practical exercises that can be used in classrooms

Ideal for librarians, teachers, and school libraries aiming to boost students’ research confidence and efficiency.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332875490
• ISBN 13: 9780332875491
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112