Library Instruction

Information Literacy Process

Defining an Information Need

• General Background Terms - Reference Sources
• Glossary of Library Terms
• Brainstorming Basic Concepts
• Developing a Search Strategy

Locating and Accessing Information

• Library Tour
  • Video
  • Self-Guided Tour
  • Floor Maps
• Classification System
  • Understanding Call Numbers
  • How to Locate Books and Other Resources
• Keyword Searching
  • Academic Search Premier Tutorial
  • Lexis/Nexis Tutorial
  • Other General Tutorials

Evaluating Information

• Thinking Critically About Information
• Evaluating Web Resources

Using Information Ethically

• University Policy
• Plagiarism
• Avoiding Plagiarism

Assessment

• Calendar for Library Instruction Program Assessment
• Surveys
• Quizzes
• Sample Assignments and Exercises