Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
- Keyword
-
- Information literacy (49)
- Assessment (14)
- Book review (10)
- Information literacy instruction (10)
- ACRL Framework (9)
-
- Critical Library Instruction (9)
- Critical information literacy (9)
- Library instruction (7)
- Critical pedagogy (6)
- Information Literacy (6)
- Open educational resources (6)
- Open pedagogy (6)
- Instruction (5)
- Pedagogy (5)
- Threshold concepts (5)
- Critical thinking (4)
- Higher education (4)
- Metaliteracy (4)
- OER (4)
- Open education (4)
- Standards (4)
- Authority (3)
- Cognitive authority (3)
- Collaboration (3)
- Critical librarianship (3)
- Editorial (3)
- First-year students (3)
- Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (3)
- Student engagement (3)
- ACRL (2)
Articles 241 - 268 of 268
Full-Text Articles in Information Literacy
Advancing The Promotion Of Information Literacy Through Peer-Led Learning, Tamsin Bolton, Tina Pugliese, Jill Singleton-Jackson
Advancing The Promotion Of Information Literacy Through Peer-Led Learning, Tamsin Bolton, Tina Pugliese, Jill Singleton-Jackson
Communications in Information Literacy
Two new courses at the University of Windsor are opening the door to thinking about information literacy and curricular integration in very different ways. The courses, Ways of Knowing and Mentorship & Learning, were originally designed to help with retention and transition issues. They were also founded on the concept of peer-led learning at the university level. In this model students are able to connect with their peers in an organic way that is not always possible with faculty and librarians. It did not take long to see the potential in using peer mentors as potential conduits in the transfer …
Bringing Librarianship Back Home: Information Literacy As A Return To Method, Kimberly A. Jones
Bringing Librarianship Back Home: Information Literacy As A Return To Method, Kimberly A. Jones
Communications in Information Literacy
Information literacy (IL) has arisen as a response to the reification of information. As information has been commodified, it has lost its fluidity as a term and an idea. Librarianship, as a result, has lost its footing, its philosophy. IL seeks to restore method to librarianship and, as a result, return subjectivity to information.
Teaching Matters: U.S. Government Information And Information Literacy: A Time-Sensitive Issue For Our Profession, Patrick P. Ragains
Teaching Matters: U.S. Government Information And Information Literacy: A Time-Sensitive Issue For Our Profession, Patrick P. Ragains
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
Surveying Libraries To Identify Best Practices For A Menu Approach For Library Instruction Requests, Candice Benjes-Small, Jennifer L. Dorner, Robert Schroeder
Surveying Libraries To Identify Best Practices For A Menu Approach For Library Instruction Requests, Candice Benjes-Small, Jennifer L. Dorner, Robert Schroeder
Communications in Information Literacy
A challenging situation has developed in regards to library instruction. With increases in both the quantity of information and the variety of information technologies being made available to researchers, the information literacy landscape is getting more complex. Simultaneously, the time allotted for library instruction is remaining essentially the same. In order to market the breadth of content available for library instruction sessions and to promote collaboration between librarians and teaching faculty in order to create optimal instruction sessions an 'a la carte menu' approach to library instruction requests was adopted by Radford University in 2004. Since the late 1990s a …
Information Literacy In Writing Tutor Training At A Liberal Arts College, Kelly Cannon, Jennifer Jarson
Information Literacy In Writing Tutor Training At A Liberal Arts College, Kelly Cannon, Jennifer Jarson
Communications in Information Literacy
Academic librarians have long understood the importance of, and argued for, the curricular integration of information literacy. The literature shows strong evidence of librarians collaborating with faculty, peer tutors, and other on-campus constituencies in an effort to facilitate discussion and acquisition of information literacy skills and concepts. The literature points to a likely collaboration, that of libraries and writing centers, in light of their corresponding missions and endeavors. This paper details how two academic librarians partnered with teaching faculty who oversee the campus writing center to infuse information literacy skills and concepts into the training of writing tutors. The authors …
An Evaluation Of An Upper-Division, General Education Information Literacy Program, Elizabeth Spackman Hopkins, Suzanne Julian
An Evaluation Of An Upper-Division, General Education Information Literacy Program, Elizabeth Spackman Hopkins, Suzanne Julian
Communications in Information Literacy
The Advanced Writing library instruction program at Brigham Young University's Harold B. Lee Library (HBLL) is intended to teach junior-level students advanced information literacy and research skills. Student participation in the program is required in each of six junior-level English courses. Anecdotal feedback from librarians and students identified problems with the program; therefore, a qualitative evaluation of the program was conducted with the objective of identifying problems and possible solutions. The evaluation included a student survey and focus groups with students, librarians, and English faculty. In this paper, we describe the HBLL Advanced Writing (AW) instruction program, identify the problems …
Why Peer Review?, Stewart Brower
Why Peer Review?, Stewart Brower
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
The Importance Of A Philosophy Of Teaching Statement To The Teacher/Librarian, Janelle M. Zauha
The Importance Of A Philosophy Of Teaching Statement To The Teacher/Librarian, Janelle M. Zauha
Communications in Information Literacy
Teaching Matters: Developing as a Teacher/Librarian Statements of teaching philosophy are most commonly associated with regular teaching faculty outside the library. In this column we will explore why librarians should also voice their philosophy of teaching, how it can benefit their students, themselves, and their institution. We'll touch on resources for conceptualizing, writing, and using statements as well.
Pedagogical Considerations In Developing An Online Tutorial In Information Literacy., Therese Skagen, Maria Carme Torras, Solveig M. L. Kavli, Susanne Mikki, Sissel Hafstad, Irene Hunskår
Pedagogical Considerations In Developing An Online Tutorial In Information Literacy., Therese Skagen, Maria Carme Torras, Solveig M. L. Kavli, Susanne Mikki, Sissel Hafstad, Irene Hunskår
Communications in Information Literacy
The article discusses the pedagogical background on which the design of the online tutorial Søk & Skriv ('Search and Write') is based. The tutorial Søk & Skriv is specially designed for distance learning students, but can also be used by students on campus. Søk & Skriv aims at increasing students' information and digital literacy with the ultimate goal of empowering them to gradually become legitimate members of the academic community, as well as lifelong learners. Further, the tutorial sets out to make a contribution to the pedagogical development of user education at the academic library. The article shows how a …
Incorporating Vendor-Created Training Into Information Literacy Instruction: A Case Study, Carissa Holler
Incorporating Vendor-Created Training Into Information Literacy Instruction: A Case Study, Carissa Holler
Communications in Information Literacy
In Fall 2007, the Library and the Department of Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign collaborated to offer a course that would not only assist students in achieving vendor-sponsored certification in the use of a fundamental financial resource, but would also enhance the students' educational experience by incorporating elements of information literacy instruction. This paper profiles the librarian-instructor's process of creating and conducting the course with the vendor's certification program embedded therein. Outcomes of the course, insights gained from the experience, and recommendations for other librarian-instructors are also discussed.
Development And Evolution Of An Information Literacy Course For A Doctor Of Chiropractic Program, Phyllis June Harvey, Karen Jo Goodell
Development And Evolution Of An Information Literacy Course For A Doctor Of Chiropractic Program, Phyllis June Harvey, Karen Jo Goodell
Communications in Information Literacy
The authors report on the development and evolution of a required one-credit course in information literacy for a doctor of chiropractic program. Our experience can serve as a model for planning and designing information literacy courses for doctor of chiropractic and other graduate health sciences programs.
Teaching Near The Edge Of Chaos: Dynamic Systems, Student Choices And Library Research, Robert Hautala, Bryan Miyagishima
Teaching Near The Edge Of Chaos: Dynamic Systems, Student Choices And Library Research, Robert Hautala, Bryan Miyagishima
Communications in Information Literacy
This article is an investigation of the Dynamic Systems theory and its application to instruction and the learning process. Curricular suggestions are provided from the authors' collaborative uses of library instruction within university academic courses. These suggestions address the use of environmental (classroom) and task manipulations to provide students with choices within activities related to conducting literature reviews. A Four-Step Teaching Model, based on the "Ecological Task Analysis Model" (Davis and Burton, 1991), is also outlined, to give readers a step-by-step procedure to use when developing classroom curricula and delivery plans.
The Economics Of Open Access, Christopher V. Hollister
The Economics Of Open Access, Christopher V. Hollister
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
Teaching Matters: Developing As A Teacher/Librarian. Web 2.0: Opportunities For Information Literacy Instruction, Patrick P. Ragains
Teaching Matters: Developing As A Teacher/Librarian. Web 2.0: Opportunities For Information Literacy Instruction, Patrick P. Ragains
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
First-Year Writing Teachers, Perceptions Of Students' Information Literacy Competencies, And A Call For A Collaborative Approach, Elizabeth Joy Birmingham, Luc Chinwongs, Molly Flaspohler, Carly Hearn, Danielle Kvanvig, Ronda Portmann
First-Year Writing Teachers, Perceptions Of Students' Information Literacy Competencies, And A Call For A Collaborative Approach, Elizabeth Joy Birmingham, Luc Chinwongs, Molly Flaspohler, Carly Hearn, Danielle Kvanvig, Ronda Portmann
Communications in Information Literacy
Despite the shared work of teaching research and writing, research librarians and compositionists (writing teachers) have not engaged regularly in dialogue about how they might collaborate in this endeavor. This project surveyed English teachers at three institutions, a private liberal arts college, a public liberal arts college, and a land grant university, concerning their perceptions of their students' information literacy skills, as well as about the variety of strategies they used to introduce and reinforce information literacy competency in their classrooms. These strategies ranged from assigning a research project with little classroom or library support, to using up to ten …
Information Literacy Education In The Uk: Reflections On Perspectives And Practical Approaches Of Curricular Integration, Susie Andretta, Alison Pope, Geoff Walton
Information Literacy Education In The Uk: Reflections On Perspectives And Practical Approaches Of Curricular Integration, Susie Andretta, Alison Pope, Geoff Walton
Communications in Information Literacy
This paper has two main aims, to present the current position of information literacy education in UK-based academic institutions and to propose a strategy that ensures the integration of this phenomenon in learning and teaching institutional practices. The first part of the paper offers an insight into the perceptions of information literacy by exploring four distinct perspectives, including the institutional angle and the views associated with faculty staff, library staff and students. What transpires from the findings is that information literacy from an institutional perspective is dominated by the need to measure information skills within the context of information as …
Research Students In The Electronic Age: Impacts Of Changing Information Behavior On Information Literacy Needs, Kirsty Williamson, Vivienne Bernath, Steven Wright, Jen Sullivan
Research Students In The Electronic Age: Impacts Of Changing Information Behavior On Information Literacy Needs, Kirsty Williamson, Vivienne Bernath, Steven Wright, Jen Sullivan
Communications in Information Literacy
Because of the rapid uptake of information and communication technology (ICT), understanding the ways in which information seeking has changed over the past decade is crucial to gaining a picture of how information literacy needs may also be changing in the electronic age. This qualitative research took an interpretivist/ constructivist approach in examining the ways in which access to electronic information-seeking affects the information literacy needs of 15 research students in an Australian university setting. An ethnographic technique, the interview, was used for the data collection. Three particular areas, related to information seeking and use, were selected: (1) information source …
Training College Students In Information Literacy 2006-2007 Edition [Review], Karen Bronshteyn
Training College Students In Information Literacy 2006-2007 Edition [Review], Karen Bronshteyn
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
Active Learning With Interactive Whiteboards: A Literature Review And A Case Study For College Freshmen, Robert Schroeder
Active Learning With Interactive Whiteboards: A Literature Review And A Case Study For College Freshmen, Robert Schroeder
Communications in Information Literacy
A well-designed classroom that includes appropriate technology can inspire and support successful instructional design. Interactive whiteboards (IWBs), an example of this technology, have been adopted in Great Britain, primarily in primary and secondary schools. While the literature anecdotally suggests that there are benefits associated with using them in classroom instruction little has been written about their application and efficacy in higher education. The author describes an exercise designed for college freshman, and discusses the benefits of the group work and active assignments engendered by the IWB.
Growing Pains, Stewart Brower
Growing Pains, Stewart Brower
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
Uncharted Waters: Tapping The Depths Of Our Community To Enhance Learning [Conference Report], April Cunningham
Uncharted Waters: Tapping The Depths Of Our Community To Enhance Learning [Conference Report], April Cunningham
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
Instructional Outreach To High Schools: Should You Be Doing It?, Kenneth J. Burhanna
Instructional Outreach To High Schools: Should You Be Doing It?, Kenneth J. Burhanna
Communications in Information Literacy
Academic librarians have recognized the need for and the benefits of instructional outreach to high schools, but faced with budgetary challenges, increasing workloads, and other pressures, librarians sometimes struggle to determine if and how they can work with high schools. This paper will seek to provide practical direction in considering these questions. Using the library high school outreach program at Kent State University Informed Transitions as a sample case, this paper will share observations, discuss practical considerations, and offer recommendations that will serve to guide academic librarians in determining what role they can play in providing instructional outreach to local …
Information Literacy For Social Workers: University At Albany Libraries Prepare Msw Students For Research And Practice, Mary Jane Brustman, Deborah Bernnard
Information Literacy For Social Workers: University At Albany Libraries Prepare Msw Students For Research And Practice, Mary Jane Brustman, Deborah Bernnard
Communications in Information Literacy
In a series of workshops, University at Albany librarians collaborate with the School of Social Welfare to impart information literacy skills to Master in Social Work students. The rationale, curriculum, and embedded ACRL information literacy standards are discussed. Also presented are assessments and a discussion of the challenges of implementation.
Having Something To Say, Christopher V. Hollister
Having Something To Say, Christopher V. Hollister
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
Exploring Strategies For Integrated Information Literacy: From "Academic Champions" To Institution-Wide Change, Claire Mcguinness
Exploring Strategies For Integrated Information Literacy: From "Academic Champions" To Institution-Wide Change, Claire Mcguinness
Communications in Information Literacy
In this paper, the author critically reviews the strategies that have been adopted by librarians to secure academic support for curriculum-integrated information literacy (IL) instruction, and questions whether the popular approach of targeting individual academics offers a suitable foundation for the establishment of long-term IL programs. The paper suggests that librarians should instead align their IL objectives with the overall academic mission of their institutions and seek out the means to effect a more wide-ranging change in the academic culture, where IL is recognized as a core educational value. Several strategies are suggested by which this aim may be achieved.
An Interview With Patricia Senn Breivik, Stewart Brower, Christopher V. Hollister
An Interview With Patricia Senn Breivik, Stewart Brower, Christopher V. Hollister
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
Information Literacy At Augustana: A Programmatic Approach, Nancy E. Goebel, Paul J. Neff
Information Literacy At Augustana: A Programmatic Approach, Nancy E. Goebel, Paul J. Neff
Communications in Information Literacy
Information literacy programs, and the factors that influence their development and structure, can vary significantly from institution to institution. Credit-bearing discipline-specific information literacy courses are a rare and valuable component of an undergraduate educational experience and form the basis of Augustana's information literacy program. This article provides an overview of the development, implementation, successes, and drawbacks of the credit-bearing discipline-specific information literacy courses at the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta (Camrose, Alberta, Canada). Additional program components including Augustana's annual information literacy workshop, information literacy awards, information literacy DVD, and marketing/branding, are discussed.
Developing Students' Information And Research Skills Via Blackboard, Jacqui Weetman Dacosta, Becky Jones
Developing Students' Information And Research Skills Via Blackboard, Jacqui Weetman Dacosta, Becky Jones
Communications in Information Literacy
This paper summarizes work undertaken at De Montfort University (Leicester, UK) to develop students' information and research skills using the Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment. It outlines how a traditionally delivered and assessed program was reviewed and revised in order to produce a blended learning experience for students. The librarians involved undertook this project with students from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences during March/April 2005, teaching two groups in parallel--one group using Blackboard and another using the traditional teaching method. Both groups were given a diagnostic evaluation to gauge their confidence levels with both information skills and using Blackboard, …