{"product_id":"humor-and-information-literacy-practical-techniques-for-library-instruction-9781598845327","title":"Humor and Information Literacy: Practical Techniques for Library Instruction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Joshua Vossler\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Library \u0026amp; Information Science - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to successfully employ practical techniques that infuse information literacy instruction with humor.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow can humor be applied by academic librarians to better teach information literacy? And why is humor such an effective teaching tool? This book provides a cross-disciplinary review of the literature regarding use of humor in tertiary education settings, and specifically in library science; explains its effectiveness for capturing and maintaining student attention when covering necessary subjects; and presents the invaluable personal experiences of instruction librarians across North America who regularly use humor in the classroom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHumor and Information Literacy: Practical Techniques for Library Instruction\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the subject in both a scholarly and a practical manner. The first section of the book contains original multi-disciplinary essays covering humor in the fields of communication theory, education, library science, psychology, and even stand-up comedy. The second section documents practical techniques that practicing librarians use to teach information literacy with humor, accompanied by commentary by the authors.","brand":"Libraries Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45084334686359,"sku":"9781598845327","price":6357.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781598845327.webp?v=1767264438","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/humor-and-information-literacy-practical-techniques-for-library-instruction-9781598845327","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}