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How to Teach: A Practical Guide for Librarians is a valuable resource for librarians who are new to teaching, as the author has included an array of important topics, including some that are rarely touched upon in this type of book. It is also a good refresher for librarians who are experienced teachers. It is lucidly written, and the author has provided a number of avenues and resources to spur further exploration. And the icing on the cake? It addresses the needs of librarians in public and special libraries, as well as academic libraries. -- Trudi E. Jacobson, Distinguished Librarian and Head of the Information Literacy Department, University at Albany I wish I had How to Teach: A Practical Guide for Librarians as a resource when I started my career! In the first week at my first professional job, I was asked to present a course on MARC coding to other librarians. With no prior experience in teaching a class, I had to learn by trial and error. Starting with an overview of the context for adult learning, this book offers clear, practical advice on instructional techniques, plus examples and resources for creating course content and engaging students. What an invaluable resource for librarians, or indeed for professionals of any kind, who want to develop their teaching skills or learn how to communicate information more effectively. -- Libby Trudell, former executive and current consultant with ProQuest Dialog