Innovation instruction in the academic library: A new focus. Issue 2 (3rd April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caruso, Beth
• Is Part Of: Journal of electronic resources librarianship. Volume 31:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 88
• Page End: 99
• Publication Date: 2019-04-03
• Subjects: Emerging technologies -- instruction -- academic libraries -- makerspaces -- innovation spaces; Acquisition of electronic information resources -- Periodicals; Electronic information resources -- Management -- Periodicals; Libraries and electronic publishing -- Periodicals; Collection management (Libraries) -- Periodicals; 025.284
• DOI: 10.1080/1941126X.2019.1597445
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1941-126X

Abstract

Abstract: Innovation spaces are quickly being implemented into academic libraries. But while these spaces generate outward excitement from those who wish to use them, they, and the projects introduced within them, can also intimidate students that feel forced to use such spaces. Therefore, it is vital that we not only acknowledge these intimidation factors in developing instruction, but also that we lead students away from any uncertainties surrounding emerging technology use. The approaches described will provide librarian innovation instructors with methods for introducing intimidated, atypical users to nontraditional and emerging technologies and will outline concrete activities that librarians can use to move students toward manageable takeaways.