Original research by Missouri State University Associate Professor of Library Science, Jessica Bennett, was recently published in the Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning.

The article, “Student and Instructor Perceptions of Virtual Library Instruction Sessions”, assesses both instructor and student perceptions of virtual sessions focusing on any perceived benefit of synchronous library instruction versus watching the recording of the same session. 

Two anonymous, mixed-method surveys were distributed: one to instructor and one to students. Results are consistent with similar research; both options are agreeable. Some form of library instruction is appreciated and useful for virtual classes be it synchronous or asynchronous.

Interestingly, the direction for future research came from COVID-19 and the sudden prevalence of virtual courses and the use of whatever device students can access. Read the full article online.

Congratulations, Jessica!