The current budget-constrained, rapidly evolving climate of higher education and academic libraries makes it a necessity for academic librarians and administrators to communicate the value of their library to the university. This book explains how to execute this critical task.

• Advocates and explains the instructional role of academic librarians—a role that is key and continuing to grow in importance

• Furnishes practical examples of digital products and proven processes to aid in student learning

• Provides concrete methodologies to use technology to increase the visibility and perceived value of academic libraries

• Illustrates the use of templates, lesson plans, and other tools that serve teaching librarians