Mapping Through the Maze Status of Information Literacy on WeTALC Campuses

Welcome!  Staff Introductions  Guest Introductions

Program Overview  To provide an information sharing opportunity among WeTALC institutions focusing on the status of information literacy on campus.

Bibliographic Instruction-one shot classes by request Freshman Faculty Informal one-one one tutorials Completed a proposal, program transformation in process LeMoyne-Owen College Instructional Model

Characteristics of a Successful IL Program Goals and objectives closely connect with academic programs, departments, and the college as a whole. Administrative and institutional support. Articulation with the curriculum Collaboration Pedagogy Evaluation/Assessment

Information Literacy The Campus View Does your campus have a formal information literacy program? What is the status of information literacy on your campus? Describe your current model of instruction (if you don’t have an information literacy program). Describe how your program started and its current status (if you have a formal program)

ILLI Information Tips on Starting an Information Literacy Program Start small (work with one faculty, one class, one group -athletes). Develop a new marketing campaign for library services. Ask to speak at faculty department meetings and get on schedule for faculty development classes.

Challenges What major challenges do you face in building your program? Who supports your program internal to the library? Who supports your program external to the library? Do you have a budget for your program? What obstacles do you think you will face developing an information literacy program on your campus?

ILLI Information Literacy Program Challenges Budget Staff (no designated staff for Information Literacy). Lack of faculty support/collaboration Implementation

Faculty Outreach/Collaborations How do you reach out to faculty? OR How do you plan to reach out to faculty? Have you implemented programs to address the information literacy needs of faculty? OR How do you plan to address the information needs of faculty? Have you worked with faculty in developing assignments?

Administrative Outreach/Support Do you have the support of administrators? How do administrators support your program?

ILLI How Can Faculty Support an IL Program? Assign research based assignments. Join forces with librarians as instructional partners Become familiar with library resources and services Assist with collection development by recommending titles and providing current syllabi

ILLI How Can Administrators Support an IL Program? Incorporate information literacy in the institution’s mission, strategic plan, policies, and procedures. Provide funding to establish and ensure ongoing support for facilities, resources, staff, and professional development opportunities. Communicate support for the program and encourages collaboration among disciplinary faculty, librarians, and other relevant staff.

Assessment/Evaluation What assessment instrument do you currently use? OR What assessment do you plan to use in your program? Will you assess a particular group? Has your library considered purchasing one of the standardized tests available from such companies as ETS?

ILLI Assessment/Evaluation-ETS ETS/iskills assessment doesn’t focus on information literacy skills entirely. A large portion of the test focuses on computer skills. 3 Hour Test Must be proctored Must be administered using ETS software

ILLI Assessment/Evaluation-SAILS 35 minutes Based on ACRL 45 test questions Does not assess skills per assessment expert