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Teaching Threshold Concepts: Practical Plans For Meaningful Instruction In Information Literacy, Gayle Schaub, Hazel Mcclure, Patricia Bravender Mar 2014

Teaching Threshold Concepts: Practical Plans For Meaningful Instruction In Information Literacy, Gayle Schaub, Hazel Mcclure, Patricia Bravender

Gayle Schaub

With the unique constraints that instruction librarians face in the classroom, we often rely on point-and-click instruction sessions that do not always communicate essential information literacy concepts. This program identifies key threshold and core concepts and correlates them with ACRL information literacy standards. The presenters highlight lesson plans that promote critical thinking and engaged learning and offer an opportunity for participants to collaborate in the creation of a standard-aligned lesson plan.


Hail Professional Development Resources, Shannon Johnson Aug 2013

Hail Professional Development Resources, Shannon Johnson

Shannon F Johnson

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Teaching Threshold Concepts: Practical Plans For Meaningful Instruction In Information Literacy, Gayle Schaub, Hazel Mcclure, Patricia Bravender Apr 2013

Teaching Threshold Concepts: Practical Plans For Meaningful Instruction In Information Literacy, Gayle Schaub, Hazel Mcclure, Patricia Bravender

Patricia Bravender

With the unique constraints that instruction librarians face in the classroom, we often rely on point-and-click instruction sessions that do not always communicate essential information literacy concepts. This program identifies key threshold and core concepts and correlates them with ACRL information literacy standards. The presenters highlight lesson plans that promote critical thinking and engaged learning and offer an opportunity for participants to collaborate in the creation of a standard-aligned lesson plan.


The Campaign For Information Literacy: Politics, Personalities, & Perseverance, Elisa Slater Acosta Apr 2013

The Campaign For Information Literacy: Politics, Personalities, & Perseverance, Elisa Slater Acosta

Elisa Slater Acosta

In early 2010, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) adopted information literacy as an Undergraduate Learning Outcome. How did this transpire? Several strategies were used by librarians to promote information literacy, including the development of effective working relationships with the Office of Assessment and the Center for Teaching Excellence. Librarians also implemented several additional “High-Impact Educational Practices.” As a result, information literacy is now a new core curriculum outcome and faculty can apply for grant money to integrate information literacy into their courses. The second half of this presentation will describe how LMU assesses information literacy for WASC accreditation. The LMU librarians …


Continuity Of Information Behaviour And Information Literacy: An Alternative View Of Students’ Academic Writing Tasks, Yusuke Fitzgibbons Dec 2012

Continuity Of Information Behaviour And Information Literacy: An Alternative View Of Students’ Academic Writing Tasks, Yusuke Fitzgibbons

Yusuke Fitzgibbons (Ishimura)

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Library And University Governance: Partners In Student Success, Vickie Mix Dec 2012

Library And University Governance: Partners In Student Success, Vickie Mix

Vickie Mix

Purpose-This paper's aim is to examine the value of library participation in institutional governance in the implementation of a comprehensive model for student success at a research university. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides a case study comparing the historical and current governance structure in a high research university, the relationship between a new governance structure and the implementation of a comprehensive student success model and the inclusion of the library in creating, implementing and participating in student success initiatives. Findings – Participation in university shared governance enhances the library's role in contributing to student success, retention, progression and graduation. Originality/value …