Recent research on learning from multimedia presentations has indicated that the current way many people prepare their slide presentations may actually hinder learning. Considering the ubiquity of the PowerPoint presentation in business and in education, presenters should be concerned whether or not their audience members are effectively receiving the information they wish to impart. This issue is of special import for librarians who teach, as they often must convey complex information in a very limited amount of time. Combining the best evidence on multimedia learning with real-world practical guidelines, this book aims to provide novice and expert presenters alike with the tools they need to ensure an effective, learner-centred presentation. Presents guidelines and techniques based on evidence from the research literature Provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the relevant learning and instructional design theories behind effective, learner-centred presentations Covers techniques for Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote and Star Office Impress

This collection of essays serves as a response to passionate discussions regarding how librarians are perceived, reigniting an examination of librarian presentation within the field and in the public eye, employing theories and methodologies from throughout the social sciences. Through deconstructing the perceived truths of our profession and employing a critical eye, we can work towards improved status, increased diversity, and greater acceptance of each other.

This package of materials presents ready-to-use forms that will help school library information specialists manage, promote, and assess their programs; increase the effectiveness of their program while reducing their workload; and help students develop information skills. The document consists of 117 reproducible loose-leaf forms, CD-ROM (for Macintosh and Windows), four PowerPoint presentations on disk and in print, and a booklet with pointers on using the forms and conducting slide show presentations. Forms are arranged by category--"Public Relations, ""Day-to-Day Stuff, ""Information Skills, ""Graphic Organizers, ""Internet" and "Slide Patter" which include: library passes, style sheets, and organizers to help students analyze information or assist in creating annual reports and acceptable-use policies; evaluation forms for Web resources; a mass-assignment alert for the local public library; job descriptions; and rubrics for research papers and multimedia presentations. The second half of the accompanying booklet consists of four slide presentations that clarify the role of the library information specialist in light of current educational trends and new information technology. Appendices include recommended resources, core secondary electronic reference collection, and library-related quotations.