ArticleAuthors: Rachael A. Lewitzky (2020)
This literature review aims to answer three questions: (1) Why
is teaching important in the role of an academic librarian? (2)
What teaching-related initiatives have been used by academic
librarians to acquire teaching competencies? (3) How does
teaching in academic libraries relate to the community of
practice formed by educators across disciplines at a higher
education institution? A review of the literature highlights the
importance of teaching in academic libraries. Findings suggest
that onboarding processes at academic libraries should
accommodate the pedagogical and andragogical gaps of new
librarians by implementing mentorship programs and
providing ongoing feedback.... 
