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Main Authors: Purpur, Geraldine, Morris, Jon Levi
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 2015
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1075007
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  • The Learning Outcomes of Mentoring Library Science Students in Virtual World Reference: A Case Study Purpur, Geraldine Morris, Jon Levi Mentors Virtual Classrooms Information Science Education Reference Services Case Studies Questioning Techniques Cognitive Development Affective Objectives Librarians Supervisor Supervisee Relationship Capacity Building Qualitative Research Assignments History Instruction Video Technology Evidence Observational Learning Emotional Experience Instructional Effectiveness Computer Mediated Communication College Students This article reports on the cognitive and affective development of students being mentored in virtual reference interview skills by professional librarians. The authors present a case study which examines the impact on student learning resulting from librarian mentor participation and collaboration with students on a course assignment. This study explores student reflections on the role of librarian mentoring in relation to perception and effectiveness, learning, confidence gained, and value of professional assessment.