The Use of Storytelling and Narrative Teaching Methods in Academic Library Instruction: Telling Their Stories

By Joanna Szurmak and Mindy Thuna

The Use of Storytelling and Narrative Teaching Methods in Academic Library Instruction: Telling Their Stories presents the benefits of narrative techniques in library teaching. The book presents examples of narrative teaching alongside evidence-based principles of instruction drawn from neuroscience, educational research, communications research and literary studies. Applicable insights are presented using a taxonomy of narrative techniques. Sections cover the power of narrative theory, an inventory of narrative in teaching practice, and academic library instruction. The book offers a practical solution to academic librarians looking to develop their teaching practices.

Teaching is a central activity for many academic librarians. While elements of narrative teaching are used by librarians in their instructional practice, few resources speak to this technique.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323858473
• ISBN13: 9780323858472
• Release Date: June 2029
• Publisher: Chandos Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages