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Library and Information Science

2010

Georgia Southern University

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Making Research Make Sense: Guiding College Students Into Information Literacy Through The Information Search Process, Jeffrey M. Mortimore Sep 2010

Making Research Make Sense: Guiding College Students Into Information Literacy Through The Information Search Process, Jeffrey M. Mortimore

Jeffrey M. Mortimore

Focusing on experiences at Bennett College for Women, this session will investigate strategies for integrating Carol Kuhithau's Information Search Process (ISP) into information literacy instruction. Presenters will discuss the value of the ISP model for understanding students' cognitive and affective experiences as they engage in research, and the benefits of making this process explicit to students during instruction.


Encouragement As Service Philosophy: Motivating African-American College Students To Connect With Library Resources And Services, Jeffrey M. Mortimore, Amanda Wall Mar 2010

Encouragement As Service Philosophy: Motivating African-American College Students To Connect With Library Resources And Services, Jeffrey M. Mortimore, Amanda Wall

Jeffrey M. Mortimore

Drawing upon recent research in academic self‐concept and student motivation, presenters will explore the role of faculty/staff encouragement in motivating African‐American college students to connect with and use library resources and services. Presenters will review experiences at Bennett College for Women and consider ramifications for other Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as non‐HBCU institutions.