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Hi Ian, I'd be happy to review either book. As an Engineering Research Support Librarian who teaches regularly, I've used both metaphors and games in my own information literacy teaching! I have a PGDip in Information and Library Management and I've been in research support for three years now, mostly doing teaching, developing our courses and working with researchers as an embedded librarian. Best wishes, Kirsten -----Original Message----- From: Information literacy and information skills teaching discussion list <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Ian Hunter Sent: 28 September 2018 15:21 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Journal of Information Literacy - book reviewers wanted Dear all, If you would like to review either of the following books for the Journal of Information Literacy please let me know, the first would probably suit practitioners rather than academics: * The librarians' book on teaching through games and play, Andrew Walsh, ISBN: 9781911500070 A5, full colour, 158 pages Aimed mainly at staff in libraries, especially those who teach information skills, this book contains many examples of games and playful interactions to help turn the information literacy classroom into a more playful space.Some theory behind the use of active learning, play, and games are covered to help readers use these approaches more effectively. Many of the games include links to full print and play versions online. It also includes a guide to creating non-digital educational games, and a more specific guide to creating educational escape rooms. * Learning Through Metaphor: a guide to metaphors in information literacy, Elizabeth Brown, ISBN: 9781911500094 A5, b&w, 110 pages. Pervasive in our language use, overlooked in their power, metaphors offer a new way to think about information literacy instruction. This short book introduces metaphors as a creative approach to teaching information literacy by drawing on existing concepts and making instruction more meaningful to your learners. Starting with everyday metaphor use, readers will engage with how metaphors work, explore new and existing metaphors in information literacy, and draw connections to applications in the classroom. Book reviews are usually 750-1,000 words long and submission deadlines for both reviews will be Friday 2nd November this year. If you would like to volunteer please send a one sentence statement explaining your role and interests by 12noon on Wednesday 3rd October and I will match the books to the most suitable volunteers. Successful reviewers get to keep the book. More information on our website<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ojs.lboro.ac.uk_ojs_index.php_JIL&d=DwIFAg&c=7WOLKG7SLscbcZ8a9z97Ww&r=MJn8n_l37Wvx3i4SjgvvWB5ypGmxbW4OOxV4TzO82lU&m=yiCQGB8U-mGrGtg46BFrLltdyBZnT6QkGPTe2ccHvQo&s=2TsVNo9Upy6_hnZQusAS0x8G8qpgmy1ohVlxaSjNSX8&e=> and below: JIL is an international, peer- reviewed journal that aims to investigate information literacy in all its forms to address the interests of diverse IL communities of practice. JIL welcomes contributions that push the boundaries of IL beyond the educational setting and examine this phenomenon as a continuum between those involved in its development and delivery and those benefiting from its provision. JIL has an average acceptance rate of 44% for articles submitted to the journal. Kind regards, Ian Ian Hunter Book Review Editor, Journal of Information Literacy http://jil.lboro.ac.uk<http://jil.lboro.ac.uk/> Research & Information Services Manager ______________________________________ Shearman & Sterling (London) LLP Broadgate West 9 Appold Street London EC2A 2AP D: +44 207 655 5798 | M: +44 784 132 4694 | F: +44 207 655 5226 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> | www.shearman.com<http://www.shearman.com/> This communication and any attachments may be privileged or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you have received this in error and any review, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. In such an event, please notify us immediately by reply email or by phone (collect at 212-848-4000) and immediately delete this message and all attachments. The business of the firm in the UK and Italy is undertaken through Shearman & Sterling (London) LLP, a partnership qualified as an LLP under the laws of the State of Delaware. Shearman & Sterling (London) LLP is a multi-national partnership regulated by the Solicitors' Regulation Authority (Firm SRA number 211340). A list of partners of Shearman & Sterling (London) LLP is available for inspection at its London office at: 9 Appold Street, London EC2A 2AP, United Kingdom To unsubscribe or change your settings please visit www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lis-infoliteracy To unsubscribe or change your settings please visit www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lis-infoliteracy