Active Library Instruction for Art Educators:

Abstract

In the busy academic world in which many demands compete for the time and attention of art education students, learning about library inquiry skills may not be a high priority for these students. Although art education students initially may question the relevance of libary instruction for their field, librarians can help these future teachers understand how library skills will help solve their immediate and future problems. Librarians can take advantage of the inquisitive and creative nature of art education students and involve them in researching typical problems facing art teachers today. With some guidance, students can interpret problems, try various research techniques, analyze the results of thie research, and consider other potential applications. As they learn about art education materials and access while research actual problems, future art educators prepare to enter the classroom with some practical and useful inquiry skills.