Proactive pedagogy

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of instructional design and educational technology for libraries.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper consists of a literature review followed by composition of concepts for column.

Findings

Instructional design can assist libraries in providing proactive services in many areas of instruction and embedded librarianship.

Originality/value

This column touches on an area that is not considered by library professionals, but is becoming increasingly important.

Citation

Fox, R. (2013), "Proactive pedagogy", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 29 No. 1, pp. 7-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650751311294500