Instruction
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The Role of Instruction
Library Instruction plays an integral
part in developing lifelong learning and critical thinking
skills in students of all ages. At the core of library
instruction is the set of skills encompassed by the term
"Information Literacy". The skills included are defined
below but can be summed up in the terms: know, access,
evaulate, and legally and ethically use information. A
set of standards were developed by the American Library
Assocation and the Association of College and Research
Libraries and are described below.
"Developing lifelong learners is central to the
mission of higher education institutions. By ensuring
that individuals have the intellectual abilities of reasoning
and critical thinking, and by helping them construct
a framework for learning how to learn, colleges and universities
provide the foundation for continued growth throughout
their careers, as well as in their roles as informed
citizens and members of communities. Information literacy
is a key component of, and contributor to, lifelong learning.
Information literacy competency extends learning beyond
formal classroom settings and provides practice with
self-directed investigations as individuals move into
internships, first professional positions, and increasing
responsibilities in all arenas of life." -- ACRL
Website August, 2006
Information Literacy Instruction
The primary goals of Information Literacy as mandated by the ACRL standards are:
- To determine the nature and extent of the
information needed
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- To access needed information effectively and efficiently
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- To evaluate information and its sources critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system
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- To use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose, individually or as a member of a group
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- To understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and to use information ethically and legally
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In an effort to create a tiered
instruction program Information Literacy instruction has
been implemented across the curriculum for undergraduate
students. Information literacy is one of the Foundation
Requirements at Dominican University and must be completed
before graduation. The basic instruction is incorporated
into English 102 or the alternative workshops for students
who do not take this course.
The librarians also offer
instruction to a large variety of classes at the request
of instructors, give tours and orientations for incoming
students, and meet with groups as requested. Course related
instruction occurs across the curriculum from Freshmen
Seminar classes to 400 level Psychology courses. Each instruction
session is tailored to the needs of the students and research
requirements for each class.
In order to support the academic needs and to increase lifelong learning for faculty, staff and students instruction is made available to everyone interested. One on one consultation with reference and instruction librarians can be made by appointment.
Last update:
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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