In collaboration with the university director for Tier I writing, we have created a series of instructional modules based on new objectives and outcomes of the Tier I curriculum: "Scholarly/Popular/Technical Periodicals," "Searching with a Purpose," "Web Evaluation," and "Ask a Librarian." Although these categories are traditional information literacy topics of instruction, it is noteworthy that, for the first time at this university, the outcomes and objectives were developed by the writing faculty to mirror curriculum objectives. Also of note, the supporting materials are available to all students on individual course pages through the newest version of the ANGEL course management system's "Learning Object Repository." Material formats include video, online quizzes, feedback and assessment reporting. Still in development are a series of related "canned library assignments" for the LOR for use by faculty in place of their own scavenger hunts, etc. Modules are protected behind individual course pages. Information can be obtained by contacting coordinator, Leslie Brown at brownles@mail.lib.msu.edu.
Identifies the purpose and audience of potential resources (e.g., popular vs. scholarly).
Seeks expert opinion through a variety of mechanisms (e.g. interviews, email, listservs).
Identifies the value and differences of potential resources in a variety of formats (e.g., multimedia, database, website, data set, audio/visual, book)
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Used in place of desktop or laptop instructor PCs to offer mobility and active learning activities in the traditional instruction lab.
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"Tools and Toys " Blog. This blog highlights tools, toys, widgets, plug-ins and toolbars that can enhance the MSU Libraries experience. These items are not officially supported by the MSU Libraries, but we still welcome feedback and suggestions or an idea for a new tool.
http://blogpublic.lib.msu.edu/index.php?blog=35
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