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Finding solid information in a networked world. Information Skills at Malone University. Helping students acquire information skills. Benefits for students Information access skills set Implementation Integration Application. Benefits for Students. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Finding solid information Finding solid information in a networked worldin a networked worldInformation Skills at Malone University
Helping students acquire Helping students acquire information skillsinformation skillsBenefits for studentsInformation access skills setImplementationIntegrationApplication
Benefits for StudentsBenefits for Students
What will students gain through learning and using
information skills?
Benefits for StudentsBenefits for StudentsDiscover higher quality resources
for their class projectsEvaluate the usefulness and
validity of informationIntegrate research into their
thinking and writing
Benefits for StudentsBenefits for StudentsTurn in improved completed
assignmentsUse information responsibly and
ethically Acquire tools for lifelong learning
Information Access SkillsInformation Access Skills
What skills do students need to learn?
Students should be able Students should be able to…to…Recognize the need for
information and identify potential sources (EG: A3,E2)
Evaluate the nature and extent of the information needed
Select an efficient route to the most authoritative information (EG: D4)
(EG = Educational Goal)
Students should be able Students should be able to…to…Retrieve informationEvaluate information and its
sources criticallyIncorporate main ideas and
construct new concepts
(EG: B3, C3)
Students should be able Students should be able to…to…Refine search strategies when
necessary (EG: D5)
Determine the impact of the knowledge on the researcher’s personal value system and take steps to reconcile differences (EG: A2, B3, C1)
Validate understanding and interpretation of the information through discourse with others (EG: D2, D4, D5)
Students should be able Students should be able to…to…Follow laws, regulations,
institutional policies and etiquette related to the access and use of information resources (EG: D4, E5)
Acknowledge the use of information sources in communicating the product or performance(EG: C4, E5)
Implementation Implementation
How can we work together to help students acquire
these skills?
You already have a You already have a departmental liaison.departmental liaison. Each academic department has
its own librarian, ready to assist you with your own research needs and to work with you as you teach our students.
How can we help you?How can we help you?Meet with you to identify courses
that require information skillsHelp you integrate information
skills education and assignments into your courses
Collaborate with you to develop effective evaluation strategies to assess student mastery of information skills
Notify you of research resources
IntegrationIntegration
How will this cooperation move beyond individual courses and
isolated faculty/librarian projects?
The Big PictureThe Big PictureThe university-wide vision will be
the result of cooperation between:General Education CommitteeIndividual FacultyAcademic DepartmentsLibrary StaffStudent Senate
ApplicationApplication
Let’s get started!
Let’s Get StartedLet’s Get StartedCustomized in-class training
(everything from full class sessions to 5- or 10-minute demonstrations)
Faculty research support (let us know what you’re working on and we’ll forward any related resources we find)
Up to date bibliographies (give us the subject and we’ll prepare a list of books, articles, links—even eCompanion webliographies)
Let’s Get StartedLet’s Get StartedCo-authored articlesJoint library collection
developmentWiki subject guides accessible to
students and faculty
Let’s Start Now!Let’s Start Now!_____ Fill in your suggestion here!
Contact your library liaison with all your suggestions, questions, comments, requests, projects, wishes, dreams, etc.
Presentation written by:Presentation written by:Rebecca FortHeidi Beke HarriganKristine Owens
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