Description:

Information literacy is a fairly new term for concepts that have been with librarians for ages: from orientation to bibliographic instruction to library Instruction. Rapidly changing technology, the adoption of the ACRL information literacy standards, and the changing attitudes of college students toward research require librarians to shift from “BI” to “IL”, and integrate information literacy concepts and standards into redesigning instruction, rethinking research assignments and creating new kinds of instructional programming. This three-day distance education class offers strategies for working more actively with faculty and students to change library learning environments — both physical and virtual — in ways that will more actively engage students in the research process.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this class you will be able to:

• Apply new and exciting strategies for engaging students and faculty in the library and beyond
  
• Engage faculty more actively in information literacy programming
  
• Collaborate with faculty to design more effective library assignments
  
• Develop information literacy assessment tools
  
• Plan the integration of technology into information literacy training

Contact Hours:

6 Contact Hours

Intended Audience:

Information literacy librarians and those who teach information literacy classes

Notes:

Registrations for this class must be received at least one week before the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and setup instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days before the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Time: All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern time.

Technical Requirements:

Please see Technical Requirements for web-based class.

Related Items:

This class is part of the Reference Resources and Services Track. Other classes in this track are:

Quality Reference Service
20 Questions: Ready Reference
The Resource Sharing Detective
Introduction to Reference Skills

Registration:

You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering:  Click on the "Register" tab and login or create an account to register.

PDF Form:  Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.