Document Type
Resource
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
The Best Practices Checklist for One-Shot Library Instruction is a practical tool designed to help librarians implement inclusive, accessible teaching practices within the constraints of one-shot instruction sessions. Developed by the Reference & Instruction Department at the William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University, this checklist uses a two-tier structure: Essential Practices (must-do items for every session) and Enhanced Practices (recommended when time and context allow). The checklist is organized chronologically across five key areas that mirror the natural preparation and delivery flow: Pre-Session Information Gathering, Materials & Access, Content & Search Instruction, Teaching Strategies, and Classroom Environment. Grounded in Universal Design for Learning principles, the checklist moves beyond reactive accommodations to proactive inclusive practices that benefit all students. This resource is intended to be adaptable for various institutional contexts and instruction types.
Original Publication Citation
William H. Hannon Library Reference & Instruction Department. (2025). Best practices checklist for one-shot library instruction. Loyola Marymount University. https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/librarian_pubs/165.
Digital Commons @ LMU & LLS Citation
William H. Hannon Library Reference & Instruction Department, "Best Practices Checklist for One-Shot Library Instruction Session" (2025). Librarian Publications & Presentations. 165.
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/librarian_pubs/165
Creative Commons License
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