1. Steely Library Research & Instructional Services

2. RIS Mission Information Literacy Instruction, Freshmen through Graduate CurriculumInformation Literacy Instruction, Freshmen through Graduate Curriculum Facilitation of Resource-Based Learning Activities in Subject DisciplinesFacilitation of Resource-Based Learning Activities in Subject Disciplines Consultation for Professional Research EndeavorsConsultation for Professional Research Endeavors

3. Primary Program Foundation The information literate student: Appreciates the value of information in decision- making, recognizes when information is needed, and understands how information is produced, organized and disseminated.Appreciates the value of information in decision- making, recognizes when information is needed, and understands how information is produced, organized and disseminated. Determines information needs for the task at hand.Determines information needs for the task at hand. Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently, using appropriate investigative methods or information retrieval systems.Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently, using appropriate investigative methods or information retrieval systems. Critically evaluates the information retrieved.Critically evaluates the information retrieved. Understands the legal, economic, and social issues surrounding the use of information; accesses and uses information ethically and legally.Understands the legal, economic, and social issues surrounding the use of information; accesses and uses information ethically and legally.

5. Program Elements Course-integrated Teaching and Collaboration Blackboard LibrarianBlackboard Librarian –Library faculty embedded in course sections Guest lecturer, assignment design consultationGuest lecturer, assignment design consultation Online instructional packages for disciplines and specific coursesOnline instructional packages for disciplines and specific courses Course Instructor Teaching ResourcesCourse Instructor Teaching Resources

7. Program Elements One-on-One Teaching and Research Consultation Integrated Service CenterIntegrated Service Center –Jointly administered Public Service Desk –Receive assistance requests f2f, via chat, im, text, email, and phone, –Provides informational assistance and expert referral system Research consultation appointments with library facultyResearch consultation appointments with library faculty Research GuidesResearch Guides –Recommended core research tools for each NKU major Information Literacy TutorialsInformation Literacy Tutorials

9. Program Elements Professional Research Consultation Advanced Research CollectionsAdvanced Research Collections –Subscription databases in each academic discipline –Federal Depository and State Government Documents collection –Nationally recognized Learning Resource Collection Research consultation appointments with library facultyResearch consultation appointments with library faculty