"the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information to become independent life-long learners . . . it includes the practical skills involved in effective use of information technology and information resources, either print or electronic."
Institute for Information Literacy
Association of College and Research Libraries
Information Literacy and Students
Faculty can partner with Library Services in developing the information literacy skills of their students in many ways. Some methods include:
Become acquainted with Campus Library staff and the Campus Library's resources.
Integrate Library Service's Research Guide into a program and build information-based assignments around it. Check with your librarian to determine effective methods of integration, as well as samples of assignments.
Ensure that locating, evaluating, using, and crediting quality information is an essential part of students' educational experience.
Integrate library programs and workshops into your College program to build and enhance a student's information literacy skills, particularly in the use of the Library's databases and Internet search tools.
Partner with your librarian to create relevant assignments that require searching a variety of the Library's electronic resources such as Novanet, Library databases and Internet search tools.
Access Library Service's Reserve system which builds a temporary collection for students selected by faculty.
Work with Library staff to create/enhance one of the many web-based Subject Guides available.
Arrange for a professional development session for faculty/staff in the use of the Library's electronic resources and become acquainted with library services for faculty.
