Category Archives: IRDL

This post is part of a series, describing the assessments used to develop the Institute for Research Design in Librarianship (IRDL). In our 2012 article, we reported on the results of a survey we administered to get a sense of … Continue reading →

Using Albert Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy (1977) as a theoretical base, we designed the Institute for Research Design in Librarianship (IRDL) to address the four main sources of influence on self-efficacy: mastery experiences, social persuasion, modeling, and emotional arousal. We … Continue reading →

[Edited 8/15/2025 to include the costs of the snacks] Part of a series of reflections on some of the affective components of the Institute for Research Design in Librarianship (IRDL) program, things I put in place to make the Scholars … Continue reading →

[Edited 8/15/2025 to include the costs of the awards and prizes] Part of a series of reflections on some of the affective components of the Institute for Research Design in Librarianship (IRDL) program, things I put in place to make … Continue reading →

[Edited 8/15/2025 to include the costs of the snacks] Part of a series of reflections on some of the affective components of the IRDL program, things I put in place to make the Scholars feel welcomed and delighted in the … Continue reading →

The first in a series of reflections on some of the affective components of the IRDL program, things I put in place to make the Scholars feel welcomed and comfortable in the learning environment. Fidgets (in person) When the summer … Continue reading →