Integration of information literacy into the Freshman English program developed through a collaboration between the English department and the Libraries. Through this collaboration, assignments have been developed which blend information literacy concepts with 1.75 hours of librarian-lead, hands-on information literacy instruction. All incoming first year students are required to enroll within this course. This results in information literacy concepts being introduced early in the student’s college career.
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/using/tutorials/instruction/Freshman_English_Session.doc
All Freshman English courses infuse information literacy instruction.
All incoming students are exposed to an introductory level of information literacy skills.
Assignments incorporate information literacy concepts with course content.
We have established regular meetings with the Freshman English to review program objectives; survey the Freshman English instructors at the end of each semester to determine if objectives have been accomplished; and have carried out pre/post SAILS assessment.
Within WebCT developed a library resource tool to provide customized delivery of library resources based on the course a student is currently enrolled. This includes course reserves, databases, and links to other relevant library resources.
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We have developed an instruction gateway to provide a centralized location for resources to promote information literacy skill development. This gateway includes a listing of core information literacy competencies across the undergraduate curriculum, links to workshops, and online learning objects all of which are designed to promote information literacy skill development.
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/using/tutorials/
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