Perception and Use of PowerPoint at Library Instruction Conferences

Abstract

This article examines Microsoft PowerPoint use at library conferences. Through a survey of two hundred librarians, the first part explores librarians’ perceptions of PowerPoint use at library instruction conferences. Through a content analysis of sixty-seven PowerPoint presentations, the second part of the paper describes the design strategies and techniques used by instruction librarians to share their knowledge and work with colleagues at conferences. Based on the results of the survey, content analysis, and the advice of presentation consultants, the final section of the paper recommends ways to improve PowerPoint presentations.