Friday 13 April 2007

Information Commons and One Shot Library Workshops

Beagle, Donald Robert. The Information Commons Handbook. 025.52

A look at what is involved in developing an information commons or social learning space in public and academic libraries. Includes a CD of 'success stories'.

Weldof, Jerilyn. Creating the one-shot library workshop: a step-by-step guide. 025.5

Given that 'one-shot' is often all we get, how can we make the best use of the little time we have? I liked the PAF model (presentation-application-feedback) and the reminder of how tempting it can be to spend too much time on presentation, overloading people with information without giving them enough time to apply it or to clear up any confusion.