Current Trends vs. Traditional Models

Abstract

Today's library instruction literature is dominated by three areas of interest: integrated information literacy initiatives, active learning in the classroom, and online tutorials. Today's literature also indicates a departure from the so-called “traditional models” of providing library instruction, such as the one-hour/one-shot class, and the lecture and demonstration method of teaching. The authors of this article conducted a survey of instruction librarians regarding their views on current trends and traditional models of library instruction. Results of the survey suggest that traditional methods of instruction continue to be useful, effective, and necessary, especially when included with today's new, multifaceted, and integrated information literacy initiatives.