Hitting a Moving Target: Curriculum Mapping, Information Literacy and Academe

1. Hitting a Moving Target: Curriculum Mapping, Information Literacy and Academe Kristen A. Bullard The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Assistant Professor & Instructional Services Coordinator kbullard@utk.edu Diana H. Holden The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Assistant Professor & Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Librarian dholden@utk.edu

2. The University of Tennessee Libraries is using curriculum mapping as a tool for information literacy integration into science departments.

3. Session Overview: • Basics of curriculum mapping • UT Libraries’ application of curriculum mapping in a science setting • Strategies for implementation • Application at other institution

4. Basics of curriculum mapping Benefits • Keeping library services relevant • Speaking departmental language • Marketing to departments • Creating point-of-need learning opportunities

5. UT Libraries’ application of curriculum mapping in a science setting Project Background • English composition at the University of Houston • The University of Tennessee • Communication Studies 210 • English Composition • Graphic Design • Engineering • Struggles with science

6. UT Libraries’ application of curriculum mapping in a science setting • Entomology and Plant Pathology program background • Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library

7. Curriculum Mapping Pilot Project • Identification and examination of courses • Curriculum map creation • Professor response

8. Curriculum Map of EPP Course

9. Strategies for Implementation • Electronic Resources • Blackboard • Web-based • One-Shot Classes • Workshops targeted at department • Integrated library instruction • Ongoing consultations with faculty

10. Application at Other Institutions • Review curriculum requirements • Analyze individual courses, and existing and potential information literacy integration • Create draft curriculum map • Meet with selected faculty members • Make revisions based on conversations with faculty • Market curriculum map to the whole department

11. Thank you!

12. Bibliography Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. (2000). American Library Association. Web site: http://www.ala.org/acrl/ilcomstan.html Koppang, A. (2004). Curriculum mapping: Building collaboration and communication. Intervention in School & Clinic, 39(3), 154. Triche, S., & McKnight, D. (2004). The quest for method: The legacy of Peter Ramus. History of Education, 33(1), 39.