Library Instruction in an Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program: Challenges, Opportunities, and Reflections

Theme: Instruction in Science and Technology Libraries

Authors

  • Laurie A. Kutner University of Vermont

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https://doi.org/10.29173/istl1826

Abstract

Teaching library and information skills to students in interdisciplinary areas presents a unique set of challenges for a variety of reasons. Focusing on the experience of delivering multiple, progressive library instruction sessions to undergraduates in the interdisciplinary Environmental Program at the University of Vermont, this article discusses both challenges and opportunities involved in teaching interdisciplinary students library and information skills in the context of our current electronic information environment.

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Published

2000-11-16

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Kutner, L. A. (2000). Library Instruction in an Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program: Challenges, Opportunities, and Reflections: Theme: Instruction in Science and Technology Libraries. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, (28). https://doi.org/10.29173/istl1826
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