Embedding Information Literacy into the curriculum: Faculty/Librarian Partnership for Enhancing Student Learning CTDLC E3 Conference: Engagement, Empowerment & E-learning Fairfield University May 28, 2014 Clara Ogbaa, Ed. D., Director of Library Services Todd Hampton, Information Literacy Librarian Gateway Community College, New Haven CT.

Introduction The Background Framework for Information Literacy (IL) College Library Student Research Needs Framework for Information Literacy (IL) ACRL IL Standard 2000 TAP CL/IL Competency ACRL New IL Framework Embedding Information Literacy Faculty/Librarian Collaboration Tools for Collaboration Cloud-based IL Platforms Questions & Answers The Background College Issues TAP NEASC Library Background Students Enrollment Collection Size IL Statistics

Gateway Community College Students Population Enrollment - 11,817 Students Collection Size 50,000 print books 130,000 e-books 80 databases No. of Instruction Librarians 6 Full-time Librarians 55 Part-time Librarians (EA Hours) IL Statistics – 2012-13: 205 classes ; 4,205 students (http://gwcc.libguides.com/content.php?pid=112226&sid=845085)

Student Research Needs Widespread problems include: Choosing good topics Where to find information Evaluating sources Connecting information with evidence Plagiarism (unintended) Revising

What is Information Literacy? Access Apply Evaluate Information Literacy is defined as a set of abilities requiring individuals to” recognize when information is needed and havethe ability to locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed information.” –ALA Information literacy is a skill, a lifelong skill. It is beneficial to the development of independent critical thinkers. Information literacy is the ability to access information needed, evaluate it properly and then apply it.

Embedding Information Literacy Competencies ACRL Il Standard 2000-2012 TAP CL/IL Competency Learning Outcomes ACRL New Framework for IL (2014 Draft) The information literate student Std. 1 - Determines the nature and extent of the information needed. Std. 2- Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently. Std. 3- Evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system. Std. 4- Uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose. Std. 5-Understands many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and uses information ethically and legally. 1. Demonstrate competency in using current, relevant technologies to solve problems, complete projects, and make informed decisions. 2. Access, navigate, identify and evaluate information that is appropriate for their need(s) and audience(s). 3. Synthesize information to broaden knowledge and experiences and produce both independent and collaborative work. 4. Evaluate the economic, legal, ethical, and social issues surrounding the access and use of information and relevant technologies. New Definition: “Information literacy combines a repertoire of abilities, practices, and dispositions focused on expanding one’s understanding of the information ecosystem, with the proficiencies of finding, using and analyzing information, scholarship, and data to answer questions, develop new ones, and create new knowledge, through ethical participation in communities of learning and scholarship. The Framework is based on concepts about the information ecosystem which consists of 1. core understandings about the evolving information system (threshold concepts) 2. a set of practices that demonstrate increased credibility within that ecosystem, as both consumer of information and creator of knowledge (knowledge practices, metaliteracy) 3. a way of thinking that develops more expert moves” within that dynamic information ecosystem (dispositions, self-assessments) 4. metacognitive strategies and critical reflection (metaliteracy, self-assessments)”

Collaboration col·lab·o·rate intransitive verb \kə-ˈla-bə-ˌrāt\ : to work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something. If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself. —Henry Ford

Faculty-Librarian Collaboration -Incorporating Information literacy concepts into a course provides an opportunity for collaboration between faculty and librarians. Information Literacy is not just a library issue. Research is a valuable experience for students. The research process is complex. Research can be developed. Source: http://www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/instruct/collabor.htm

Why collaborate? Incorporating Information Literacy into a course provides an opportunity for collaboration between faculty and librarians Faculty and Librarians have mutual goals and concerns. Both want students to develop a greater understanding of information resources. enhance student literacy, especially information literacy. help students become better writers, critical thinkers and problem solvers. build a social and learning community on campus.

Barriers to Librarian and faculty collaboration Different perspectives on priorities. (budget deficiencies) Inefficient communication between departments Distrust and turf war Faculty vs Staff mentality

Ways we can collaborate? Course integrated instruction. Embedded librarian. Schedule multiple library instruction sessions. Communicate your needs to the library. Collaborate with a librarian on a research assignment. Keep a course syllabus or sample paper/assignment with the library. When you create an assignment, discuss with a librarian what resources are available in the library. Librarians can set aside selected items for a class project. Request subject area materials. Invite librarians to department meetings. Learn about all of the library’s resources.

Tools for Collaboration: IL Tutorials ResearchReady by EasyBib Research Companion by Proquest Information Literacy Course Modules (ILCM) by Credo To enhance collaboration with faculty there are now 3 cloud based products that can help us 1. Demonstrate your library’s measurable impact on Information Literacy learning outcomes 2. Support students in-person and online with engaging multimedia 3. Free up staff time to focus on instruction rather than creating materials 4. Meet accreditation requirements around Information Literacy standards 

ResearchReady A cloud-based instructional Information Literacy platform that helps librarians and faculty teach and assess skills Customizable Assessment features: Pre and post assessment tests to compare a student’s skills before and after instruction. Questions within the content to keep students on their toes so they can’t skip through the content. Cumulative quizzes at the end of each lesson and course to assess student’s understanding of particular concepts. thorough research curriculum An information literacy assessment tool An easy-to-use supplement to research instruction

Curriculum Content ResearchReady Source Identification - Differentiating source types (Primary vs. secondary, popular vs. scholarly.) Accessing Library Resources - Differences between and how to use OPACs, databases and search engines Source Evaluation Ethical Research - Plagiarism, copyright infringement, and fair use How to Cite The Invisible vs. Open Web Advanced Searching Strategies - Boolean operators, keywords, subject headings The Research Process (http://www.researchready.com/)

Proquest Research Companion A new, intuitive, and self-guided product that supports information literacy, writing, and research-skills Features two major components: Learning Modules Interactive Tools Topic Aid- background articles from Proquest eLibrary database Website Evaluator – gives information about a book, journal title, or website on whether it is scholarly or not, and who owns it. Citation Generator and a Revision Aid – suggests corrections to the text students input (http://proquest.libguides.com/content.php?pid=540670&sid=4447803) Features two components: Learning Modules and Interactive Tools—all designed to automate the basic parts of the research process. Has powerful, interactive Tools help students navigate through the research process more quickly

Credo Information Literacy Course Module (ILCM) Cloud-based multimedia Tutorials Videos Online activities Course notes Guides The ability to customize the module to reflect institutional branding. (http://corp.credoreference.com/product-services/information-literacy-course-module.html)

Where are you now? Think about your current lessons: How do students use information in your lessons? How do you support them? What else could be done? How can librarians help?

Questions and Comments Contact information: cogbaa@gatewayct.edu thampton@gatewayct.edu

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