Learning the Library: Instructional Dilemmas in Library Instruction Angie Gerrard & Mary Dykes Rethinking Learning: Collaboration for Change 2005

Learning the Library2 Getting to know our participants Instructors Instructional designers Librarians Others?

Learning the Library3 Introduction 1.Define information literacy 2.Define library instruction 3.Analyse instructional design 4.Describe course examples 5.Discuss of our approach

Learning the Library4 1. Information Literacy “Information Literacy is the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information.”

Learning the Library5 1. Information Literacy “To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed information. Ultimately, information literate people are those who have learned how to learn.“ ( American Library Association Presidential Committee on Information Literacy (January 10, 1989, Washington, D.C.)

Learning the Library6 #1 KNOW - determine the extent of information needed #2 ACCESS / FIND - access the determined information effectively & efficiently #3 EVALUATE - evaluate information & its sources critically #4 USE - use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose #5 UNDERSTAND - understand the economic, legal, & social issues surrounding the use of information & access & use information ethically & legally Highlights of Information Literacy Standards

Learning the Library7 1. Information Literacy Information literate people know: how knowledge is organized how to find information how to use information in such a way that others can learn from them

Learning the Library8 1. Information Literacy Information literate people are prepared for lifelong learning because they can always find the information needed for any task or decision at hand.

Learning the Library9 2. Library Instruction Task focused instruction based on information literacy Delivery in classroom or online: a)Generic b)Course c)Program

Learning the Library10 Why use different terminology? Similarities:Differences:

Learning the Library11 3. Analyse Instructional Design Students Instructors Librarians

Learning the Library12 3. Analyse Instructional Design Cognitive Learning Critical thinking Problem solving Procedural Factual

Learning the Library13 3. Analyse Instructional Design Attitudes Information Libraries Librarians Collaboration Librarians & Faculty Students

Learning the Library14 3. Analyse Instructional Design Effective Learning Environments Blended delivery - program, course instruction Classroom - one shot instruction Online - course environment Online - how to guides just in time

Learning the Library15 4. Courses - Blended & Online Delivery Course integration: –KIN Historical & Comparative Phys Ed & Sport –WGST (online delivery) Program integration: –Professional Skills Medical Informatics –Commerce 109 &

Learning the Library16 5. Our Approach Effective Delivery of Information Literacy/ Library Instruction Requires ongoing collaboration with instructors at the course, program, and discipline levels Online environment provides just-in-time access to factual & procedural learning Formal/structured classroom delivery promotes changes in attitudes about information and the Library

Learning the Library17 Discussion

Learning the Library18 Angie Gerrard Off Campus Library Services Coordinator (306) Mary Dykes Instructional Design Group Contact Information