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Webinar: Fostering Engagement and Building Information Literacy Competencies for Students and Patrons of Various Cultures

In this free one-hour webinar, Drs. Judy Henning and Sherry Crow share best practices to foster motivation for information seeking.

Webinar: Fostering Engagement and Building Information Literacy Competencies for Students and Patrons of Various Cultures

Originally presented November 18, 2020

Drs. Judy Henning and Sherry Crow present best practices to foster motivation for information seeking based on current motivation theory.

The presentation includes theories and strategies on building information literacy competencies. Using this information, presenters can “rework” a typical motivational program for students and an information literacy lesson to infuse best practices.

Click below to experience this webinar as a tutorial. When you continue past the introduction to the webinar, you'll be prompted to log in. We require login to view the whole tutorial so we can provide certificates of completion for your records and for professional development credit. No purchase is required and you can create a Niche Academy account if you don't already have one. The certificate will be available for download when you have completed all sections of the tutorial. 

 

Click the link below to download the presentation slides and links to recommended sites and resources:
Fostering Engagement and Building Information Literacy Competencies

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About the author:

Julie Edwards is a librarian and instructional designer with Niche Academy. She has worked in academic and public libraries with a focus on reference, instruction, outreach, and programming. She has authored/edited two books, has written numerous academic and professional articles, and has presented nationally and internationally on issues in librarianship. In 2017-2019 she taught in the Department of Library and Information Studies at the University of Botswana as a Fulbright Fellow. She's passionate about helping libraries build community and individual assets.

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