The use of Rounds in Library Inductions

 

Christiana Titahmboh Liaison Librarian - Learning & TeachingBirmingham City UniversityChristiana.Titahmboh@bcu.ac.uk

What was the inspiration? 

• PG Cert Learning & Teaching in Higher Education

• Needed a break from all the talking

• Trying out something different

How does it work? 

• Do a presentation or a tour

• Then get the students to sit in a circle

• Ask them to take it in turns to talk about an issue e.g. one thing I have found useful about the library

What’s the verdict? 

• Active participation from students

• Equal opportunity to contribute

• Aids recall of information for students

• A break for the librarian• Instant feedback on

services• Works better with small

groupsReference: Gibbs, G. & Habeshaw, T. (1992) 253 ideas for your teaching. 3rd ed. Bristol: Technical and Educational Services