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Profs. Monica Berger, Tess Tobin and Darrow Wood, Library, Oct. 27, 2005

Introducing Information Literacy: Presentation to the Council of Academic Affairs, NYC College of Technology. Profs. Monica Berger, Tess Tobin and Darrow Wood, Library, Oct. 27, 2005. What is Information Literacy?. knowing you have an information need

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Profs. Monica Berger, Tess Tobin and Darrow Wood, Library, Oct. 27, 2005

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  1. Introducing Information Literacy: Presentation to the Council of Academic Affairs, NYC College of Technology Profs. Monica Berger, Tess Tobin and Darrow Wood, Library, Oct. 27, 2005

  2. What is Information Literacy? • knowing you have an information need • identifying and retrieving the needed information to address the topic -- using different formats (e.g., Web or print resources) as necessary • evaluating and critically examining the information • organizing the information • using the information effectively (analysis and synthesis) This process is circular … Source: http://www.umuc.edu/library/tutorials/information_literacy/sect2.html

  3. Information Literacy Technology Critical Thinking Synthesis Problem Solving Communication Source: Information Literacy @ John Jay College, Kathy Killoran and Tim Stevens, March 19, 2004 http://library.brooklyn.cuny.edu/regalado/lilac/English_Discipline_Council_presentation.ppt

  4. Net Generation learners • Non-readers, prefer learning visually • Obtain information on a “need-to-know” basis: not interested in research in of itself • Information seeking has to be fast • Non-linear, intuitive info seeking

  5. Goals, values and process • The ultimate goal in Information Literacy is to shape the student into a life-long learner: highly similar goals to other initiatives like Gen Ed • Information literacy is an ongoing process and is informed by values: not just a set of skills

  6. Components of Information Literacy • lifelong learning skills • critical thinking skills • computer literacy • library literacy Source: http://www.umuc.edu/library/tutorials/information_literacy/sect2.html

  7. Integrative nature of Information Literacy • Information Literacy involves integration into the curriculum • Does not predicate a “research paper”: can include working with numerical and other types of information • Needs to be specific to the discipline/profession

  8. Assignments that WorkA pilot project of the Library Information Literacy Advisory Council (LILAC) • Library and disciplinary faculty will work together to understand how IL deepens disciplinary understanding and develops confident, independent, critical thinkers

  9. Information Competencies Specific to Architecture • Building Codes • Building Products and Materials • Census/Demographics • Climatic Data • Cost Estimating • Environmental Impact Reports • Formulas, Tables, Solutions • Human Factors • Map Interpretation • GIS (Geographical Information Systems) • Presentation Tools (graphs, etc.) • Regulatory InformationLocal, State, Federal Laws and Regulations   Certification Californian State University http://www.lib.calpoly.edu/infocomp

  10. Learning Objectives and Authentic Assessment Outcomes assessment starts with the assignment • Assessment is the means for learning – not just the method of evaluation • Learning facilitated by doing, creating and using – assignments are the key to learning • Simulate situations in which students would make use of knowledge, skills and values • Develop “useable knowledge” not “testable knowledge” Mark Battersby and the Learning Outcomes Network, Centre for Curriculum, Transfer, and Technology, Vancouver, BC So, What’s a Learning Outcome Anyway? ERIC Document 430-611

  11. HM101: Information Literacy in practice My workshop for Hospitality Management 101, Perspectives in Hospitality Management has evolved from a traditional skills-oriented library workshop to an information-literacy driven workshop

  12. Sources • Kendrick C. and Zoe, L. (2005). CUNY General Education Meeting, Information Literacy presentation. Retrieved October 25, 2005 from http://libraries.cuny.edu/genedpresentation.pdf • Killoran, K. and Stevens, T. (2004). Information literacy @ John Jay College. Retrieved October 25, 2005 from http://library.brooklyn.cuny.edu/regalado/lilac/English_Discipline_Council_presentation.ppt • Weiler, A. (2005). Information-seeking behavior in generation Y students: Motivation, critical thinking, and learning theory. The Journal of Academic Librarianship 31(1), 46-53. Retrieved June 10, 2005 from Education Full-Text.

  13. Additional resources • Battersby, M. and the Learning Outcomes Network, Centre for Curriculum, Transfer, and Technology, Vancouver, BC. So, what’s a learning outcome anyway? ERIC Document430-611. • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (2003). Developing research & communication skills: Guidelines for information literacy in the curriculum. Philadelphia, PA: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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