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ormation Literacy@J. Eugene Smith Library

Introduction
Information Literacy Instruction (ILI)
Request ILI

Liberal Arts Program Committee (LAPC)

Integrated Curricular Elements (ICE) Working Group: Information Literacy

Assessment
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Standards
 
Recommended Readings on Information Literacy

Information Literacy Instruction (ILI)

The Library is committed to the development of information literacy skills within the Eastern community as an integral element of the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. With this goal in mind, we offer information literacy instruction in the Library (in an 18 PC instruction room), throughout campus, and at off-campus sites when possible, based on available staffing.

Guidelines for Requesting Information Literacy Instruction

1. Priorities & Lead time

2. Faculty collaboration

Faculty members need to be present during Information Literacy Instruction to:

We have found that the presence and participation of their regular instructor help to keep students attentive and engaged in the presentation.


Who teaches ILI?

While ILI may be taught by your liaison or another Public Services Librarian, please request ILI sessions via Susan Herzog, the Information Literacy Librarian (X 54470), Janice Wilson (X 55550), or Carol Reichardt (X 55566). You may also use the online form.

E-mail and phone messages are checked several times each day; all messages will receive a response within 48 hours, except on weekends. If you don't receive confirmation for your request within 48 hours, please contact us again.

Assume Minimal Library Knowledge
Although many students are familiar with using some library tools (e.g., dictionaries, thesauri, the author/title portion of the catalog, Academic Search Premier), few really understand subject headings and most have never used the periodical indexes/abstracts or our extensive collection of electronic resources/databases.

Approximate Time Frames
Depending on the type of instruction your students need, the following time estimates are provided:

Accessing Information
Smith Library research (50-90 minutes)
How to find a book (15 minutes)
How to find a journal article (30 minutes)
Library tour (20 minutes)
Using the Internet for research (30-60 minutes)

Critical Thinking
Evaluating Internet sources (30-50 minutes)
Annotated Bibliographies (15 minutes)
Scholarly vs. Popular Journals (15 minutes)
How to Broaden/Narrow Your Topic (15 minutes)

J. Eugene Smith Library User Education Room Policies & Procedures

Mission
The J. Eugene Smith Library User Education Room (Library 263) is designed as a library classroom for Eastern Connecticut State University students and faculty.

Principles
Information literacy instruction sessions have priority over all other uses of the User Education Room.

Priorities for booking the User Education Room:

Scheduling
Departmental faculty may arrange for information literacy instruction sessions by contacting Susan Herzog, Janice Wilson, or Carol Reichardt. Reservations for information literacy instruction sessions are made on a first-come, first-served basis and confirmations are sent via email.

Policies:

Equipment

Contact Information:

Susan Herzog                                      

Information Literacy Librarian                           

Extension 54470                                  
herzogs@easternct.edu          


Janice Wilson

Reference and Instruction Librarian

Extension 55550

wilsonj@easternct.edu

Carol Reichardt

Reference and Instruction Librarian

Extension 55566
reichardtc@easternct.edu


Introduction to Information Literacy


What is Information Literacy?

Information Literacy for Faculty and Administrators

Curriculum & Pedagogy

Where can I find more information?

Association of College & Research Libraries ( ACRL) Information Literacy website, a gateway to and a gathering place for resources on information literacy, focused on improving the teaching, learning, and research role of the higher education community.

Standards

Many universities have adopted the Association of College and Research Libraries Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education

Information Literacy Competency Standards Brochure (PDF)

Information Literacy in Action

Reviewing successful models and using them as a springboard for developing campus programs is the most effective means of spreading information literacy best practice.

Assessment

Characteristics of Programs of Information Literacy that Illustrate Best Practices: A Guideline

The Information Literacy IQ (Institutional Quotient) Test

Recommended Reading

Developing Information Literate Graduates: Prompts for Good Practice

Information Literacy: Suggested Reading for Higher Educators

Information Literacy as a Liberal Art

Suggested Reading for Librarians

Seven Faces of Information Literacy in Higher Education

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Last Update: January 25, 2010


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