Academic Librarianship by Design: A Blended Librarian's Guide to the Tools and Techniques

Bell, Steven J. & John D. Shank

ISBN 10: 0838909396 / ISBN 13: 9780838909393

Published by American Library Association, Chicago, 2007

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9" tall; xv + 181 pages including index.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Academic Librarianship by Design: A Blended Librarian's Guide to the Tools and Techniques
• Publisher: American Library Association, Chicago
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838909396
• ISBN 13: 9780838909393
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: 1st ptg.
• Condition: fine
• Book Type: Paperback
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Synopsis

Scenarios, case studies, and profiles throughout illustrate the successes that real "blended librarians" are having on campuses. This practical, hands-on guide expands the possibilities for academic librarians in public service, reference, instruction, information literacy, and even library and information science students.

About the Author

Steven J. Bell is associate university librarian for research and instructional services at Temple University. He is cofounder, with John Shank, of the Blended Librarian s Online Learning Community, where academic librarians explore their changing roles on the Learning Times Network. He earned is EdD at the University of Pennsylvania.

John D. Shank is instructional design librarian and director of the Center for Learning Technologies for Pennsylvania State University s Berks campus. He has presented at regional and national conferences and for hundreds of faculty development workshops, lectures, and seminars. He has authored and coauthored articles and book chapters on integrating instructional technology into library services.