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The Information Literacy Imperative In Higher Education, Todd J. Wiebe
The Information Literacy Imperative In Higher Education, Todd J. Wiebe
Faculty Publications
This article contends that information literacy should be considered a standard component in a 21st century liberal education. It explores the role of libraries and librarians within this context while contrasting the "Google it" mentality with deep researching and critical thinking about information and the information-seeking process, both in libraries and in the free online environment.
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 3: Two Early Publications, Charles H. Smith
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 3: Two Early Publications, Charles H. Smith
Charles Kay Smith
No abstract provided.
Building An Assessment Program In The Liberal Arts College Library, Lucretia Mcculley
Building An Assessment Program In The Liberal Arts College Library, Lucretia Mcculley
University Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications
Now in its fourth year, the Library Assessment Committee at the University of Richmond has made great strides in establishing a sustainable assessment program within Boatwright Library. Prior to 2008, limited staff, time, expertise, and commitment were barriers to establishing an ongoing assessment program. As with many other liberal arts college libraries, most of our assessment efforts had focused on information literacy, since instruction is integral to the library and the university's mission. Library surveys and other assessment methods had only received close attention when the university was embarking on its re-accreditation process. With the growing emphasis on assessment within …
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 3: Two Early Publications, Charles H. Smith
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 3: Two Early Publications, Charles H. Smith
DLPS Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.