Working with Faculty to Go Beyond the 50 Minute One Shot Libary Instrution

Robert Monge InstructionWestern Oregon University

E-mail monger@wou.edu

Website: www.wou.edu/~monger

Working with Faculty to Go Beyond the50 Minute One-Shot Library Instruction

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Web Based Instruction

Library

Session Classroom

Library Instruction should be a blend of live sessions and web based instruction delivered in the classroom and online

Outside classroom

Class Research Guides

Class research guides are a variation on the subject guide

Librarians, working with the instructor, create guides that are designed for a specific class or assignment

They can be created in Dreamweaver or with programs such as LibGuides or a la Carte

These guides can be posted on the library web site or in a course management system (like Blackboard or Moodle)

They can be presented to the students at the point of need either pre/post library session

They can also serve as an outline for an class session

Here is an example of a class research guide created for a Composition I class

It covers the research needs for the class as a whole

Here is an example of a class research guide for a graduate education class

It covers the resources needed for a specific assignment

The guide would be updated throughout the term as the assignments change

LibraryQuesting

LibraryQuesting is an adaptation of WebQuesting but incorporating library resources in addition to information that can be found on the web

LibraryQuesting uses guided instruction and real world tasks to teach the student how to use various resources

All work done is related to the assignment they are working on

LibraryQuesting

Assignment InternetResources

LibraryResources

Web Tools

All tasks guide the student through the various resources that can be used to complete the assignment

LibraryQuesting

Prior to Library Session During Library Session Post Library Session

LibraryQuesting can be delivered at various points along the assignment/library session process

LibraryQuesting begins by framing the purpose of the quest

…then defines the assignment in specific terms

…then guides the student through various resources

It is important to make sure each task is clear but also open ended

The resources in a LibraryQuestshould be worked out between the librarian and the instructor

These LibraryQuests work best when they have a grade or points attached to completion of the assignment

If LibraryQuests are assigned outside of the library session, various ways of obtaining help should be provided

Information Literacy Tutorials

Web based tutorials can be used both in the library session and as supplemental instruction to class assignments

Information Literacy Group of Greater Portland http://lemonsky.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/ilproficienciesposter.pdf

Make Sure….

To present your final paper in a folder or portfolio with supporting documents: samples of academic or professional writing you’ve examined in analysis; samples of assignments or documents you’ve referred to within your text; copies of any handouts or overviews you’ve used in presenting your material to the class, etc.

To carefully and clearly cite all references to outside sources for your material.

Writing Class

Putting Your Portfolio on the Web

MLA Citation Format

Library Created Tutorials

Web based tutorials can address assignment requirements that require higher level information literacy skills that can’t be taught during a live library session

What is the MLA Citation Format? This brief tutorial looks at what is the MLA citation format and how to use it when writing a research paper. Closed Caption Version -- Overview of the MLS citation format -- Description/Explanations of In-Text Citations -- Description/Explanation of Works Cited page

How to Format a Paper in MLAHere is an example of how to format a paper using MLA citation guidelines. This example also includes how to format your paper using Word 2003/2007. Closed Caption Version

In-Text Citations Here are examples of In-Text Citation for Direct Quotes, Paraphrases, Summaries, and Indirect Quotes

Works Cited Citations Here are Works Cited citation examples for the various types of sources you would use in your research.

Web based tutorials can address both simple and complex information literacy issues

Web based tutorials can be adapted to the needs of a particular class

Here is an example for a Business class on avoiding plagiarism and correctly using APA format.

Web based tutorials are designed to be self paced

…with both information and examples

…and quizzes, interactive exercises and a variety of active learning elements

Here is an example of a web based tutorial that can be used in a live classroom session

The class watches this video of two students discussing how to cheat on their upcoming English paper

…and then discusses as a class what the students did wrong, what influenced their decision to cheat, and to reflect on real world consequences

After the discussion, the instructor can click on the various answers to the questions

Finding a Topic/Background Research

Understanding types of resources

Internet Research

Citing Sources and Synthesizing Information

The Research Process

Avoiding Plagiarism

Understanding Database

Multimedia Research.  Finding Sources from a Works Cited/Reference Page

Web based tutorials can be placed on a library website

Finding Oregonian Articles Using Lexis-Nexis

Find USA Today Articles Using Newspaper Source Find Statesman Journal Article Online

Finding Oregonian Articles Using Lexis-Nexis

Find USA Today Articles Using Newspaper Source Find Statesman Journal Article Online

…directly in the assignment if the assignment is posted on the web or in a course management system

…or directly in the syllabus if posted on the web or in a course management system

Class Research Guides • Individual Assignments • General Research Guide

LibraryQuesting • Pre-Library Instruction • Live session • Post-Library Instruction

Information Literacy Tutorials • Pre-Library Instruction • Live session • Post-Library Instruction

Working with Faculty to GoBeyond the 50 Minute One-Shot

Library Instruction

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Robert Monge Instruction Western Oregon University

E-mail monger@wou.edu

Website: www.wou.edu/~monger

Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.