A credit-bearing information literacy course, Library 160, is required of all undergraduates. This hybrid half-semester course combines self-paced, individualized study with face-to-face lecture and online course materials and communication via course-management software. Students complete 5 required written assignments that test factual, conceptual, and procedural knowledge in IL areas. Face-to-face components of the class take place in a technology-equipped classroom. Course learning materials consist of a manual textbook, online tutorials, and additional online content via the CMS.
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Ability to identify and use a variety of types and formats of potential sources of information.
Ability to use effective research strategies to solve basic information needs.
Understand and apply the basics of academic integrity and ethical use of information.
A pre-test is administered to all students the first day of class, and compared with final exam results. Pass-fail rates are also considered. Formative and summative student evaluation feedback is also elicited.