The Librarian's Guide to Learning Theory

Practical Applications in Library Settings
Discover how libraries transform education by blending makerspaces, media centers, and study zones with innovative instruction. The guide distills key learning theories from psychology, education, philosophy, and anthropology into practical strategies that boost collaboration, motivation, and inquiry.

From makerspaces to book clubs, from media facilities to group study spaces, from special events to book displays, libraries support learning in numerous ways. In this accessible handbook, Medaille unchains the field of learning theory from its verbose and dense underpinnings to show how libraries can use its concepts and principles to better serve the needs of their users. Readers will discover

• concrete ways to improve library instruction, spaces, services, resources, and technologies;
• succinct overviews of major learning theories drawn from the fields of psychology, education, philosophy, and anthropology, among others;
• summaries of the most relevant aspects of each theory and instructional methods, showing how the various theories interact and support each other;
• chapters organized into 14 learning topics, including motivation, self-regulation, collaboration, and inquiry;
• discussion of a range of instruction situations from information literacy instruction to the teaching of maker or media skills; and
• teaching librarian's tips, reflection questions, and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK as soon as stock is available.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-7 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 30 working days

View our full delivery infomation here.