Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023): Journal of New Librarianship
Peer Reviewed Articles

Informal Field-Based Learning in Librarianship: A Case Study Applying the CAM-OS Framework to Library Guide Construction

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  • Nicole R. Webber
Nicole R. Webber
University of Northern Colorado
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33011/newlibs/14/16

Published 2023-12-04

Keywords

  • informal learning,
  • professional development,
  • library guides

How to Cite

Webber, N. R. (2023). Informal Field-Based Learning in Librarianship: A Case Study Applying the CAM-OS Framework to Library Guide Construction. Journal of New Librarianship, 8(2), 181–197. https://doi.org/10.33011/newlibs/14/16

Abstract

Activities such as library guide creation and maintenance can take a large amount of our time without supplying evidence that the time spent is effective or worthwhile. Usage statistics and feedback are one avenue for gauging the impact of a guide, but we overlook another benefit if we focus solely on the user. By applying Tannenbaum and Wolfson’s (2022) CAM-OS framework, we can bring greater intention to tasks that foster informal learning opportunities and harness them to advance librarians’ competencies. A case study of overhauling a library guide on copyright is used to demonstrate and apply the framework.

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