Facilitating adult learning: the role of the academic librarian
Date
2000Author
Currie, C. Lyn
Publisher
Haworth PressType
ArticleRefereed Paper
Metadata
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This paper considers the instructional role of the academic librarian and
examines the contribution adult learning theory makes to the practice of
teaching information literacy skills. It explores those principles of
effective practice in facilitating adult learning which apply to the
teaching-learning transactions in the library. It describes the aim of
facilitation as one of encouraging self directed, empowered adults and
confirms the role of the academic librarian in facilitating the development
of critical thinking, creative problem-solving and informed decision making
in adult learners. It also examines the concept of information literacy and
how this contributes to adult lifelong learning.
Citation
Reference Librarian, v.33, nos. 69/70, Spring/Summer 2000, 219-231Subject
adult learning, facilitation, self directed learning, information
literacy, lifelong learning