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Module 1 - Library Resources: students will be introduced to the organization of the academic library, academic library services, using the online catalog to access the physical collections of the library, and print reference resources. This module is conducted at your campus' library.
Module 2 - Electronic Databases: students will be introduced to the common types of databases made available through the library, the basic concepts for conducting database research (i.e. field searching, controlled vocabulary vs. key word searching, Boolean searching, limiting, etc.), and will understand the difference between database resources and the resources of the World Wide Web. This module is most effective when it is conducted in a computer classroom where students can gain valuable guided hands-on experience. Instructors requesting this option should reserve a computer classroom by contacting Sharon Bevis at 297-1010, Ext. 5050 well in advance of the scheduled session. Please be sure to note the computer classroom number on the request form. If a computer classroom isn't available, this session can be conducted in the library. We will attempt to reserve a video projector for the session, but again, advance notice will ensure the availability of a projector. NOTE: It is assumed that students have achieved a basic level of computer literacy using the Windows operating system and are familiar with using a World Wide Web browser such as Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer..
Module 3 - Internet Research: students will be introduced to terminology and search techniques common to Internet search engines, including techniques used narrow search results and achieve higher degrees of result relevancy. Students will learn skills and techniques used to evaluate the quality of information retrieved over the Internet and will recognize data and information needed for Internet citation documentation. Instructors requesting this option should reserve a computer classroom by contacting Sharon Bevis at 297-1010, Ext. 5050 well in advance of the scheduled session. Please be sure to note the computer classroom number on the request form. If a computer classroom isn't available, this session can be conducted in the library. We will attempt to reserve a video projector for the session, but again, advance notice will ensure the availability of a projector. NOTE: It is assumed that students have achieved a basic level of computer literacy using the Windows operating system and are familiar with using a World Wide Web browser such as Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Students will be exposed to the organization of the library and the print and electronic resources provided to students. Students will understand the types of materials available in the library's physical collections and will know what tools to use to access these materials. Students will be introduced to the services available to them at the library and will be exposed the variety of electronic resources available, including the library's Web site. This option is conducted at your campus' library during a single class period.
Option C: Resource, Subject, or Assignment Specific Instruction
Students will be oriented to a specific resource or research tool, or set of resources or research tools, to support research in a particular subject area, to master the use of the designated resource or tool, or to complete the research and information gathering phase of a specific assignment.
Students will have the opportunity to utilize the class period to work on individual or group projects under direction of the course instructor and consultation from Reference Librarian. Open research is recommended as a follow-up to information literacy instruction.
Students enrolled in the College Success course will receive in-depth information literacy instruction incorporating elements of all of the above options over an entire term. Students will develop an understanding of the nature of information research for a variety of college assignments. Students will be able to refine topics, develop research strategies, and retrieve and evaluate information. The library can provide College Success instructors with assistance in developing active and problem-based learning exercises to support information literacy instruction and course writing assignments.
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