“What is the effect of completing multiple collaborative assignments (created by a faculty member and librarian) on student’s Information literacy skills and capacity for lifelong learning?”
How did my use of library resources & services contribute to what I learned?
“…Honestly, other than one other professor, I have not been introduced to the vastness the library has to offer. Granted (resources) are mentioned in the syllabus but if other students are like me, they are not going to utilize something unless it is a requirement.
Maybe you could offer a library resources workshop to get the word out. However with the student body being so distributed, it probably needs to come from the main line of communication—the professors.”
Luther Seminary is implementing more assessment across the educational process. Changes during academic year 2014-2015:
Seminary accreditation standards, goals, and outcomes support equipping students for lifelong learning. We believe these can be attained through fostering a community of practice. The new curriculum spurred the library to take a fresh look at information literacy.
Process & Methods
The library partnered with faculty on several assignments to teach multiple skills from the emerging Information Literacy Framework (ACRL). Working with five professors (seven classes) over two semesters, we matched information literacy skills with existing assignments, wrote rubrics, surveyed students, gathered data and looked for ways to improve library services, instruction and support.
Assignments
Conclusions
Next Steps
