The Librarian’s Guide to Learning Theory: Practical Applications in Library Settings, Anne Medaille. ALA Editions, 2023. Softcover, 192p. $54.99. 9780838939581

Abstract

Ann Medaille is director of research and instructional services at the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries. Her most recent publication, “The Librarian’s Guide to Learning Theory: Practical Applications in Library Settings” (2024) reviews theories related to learning in its widest definition; not just the learning that takes place in the classroom, but in a variety of settings. This book examines various learning theories taken from a predominantly Western, Global North canon and shows how they can be supported by library settings, both virtual and online. The book also links theory to librarians’ classroom teaching practices, though that is not its main scope. Although the parts related to space design could be useful for all libraries, the book is clearly aimed at academic librarians or library space managers within education.