Information Literacy Standards Science & Engineering/Technology Point Park University Library

Information Literacy Information Literacy StandardsStandards

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What is Information LiteracyWhat is Information Literacy

A person’s ability to find, evaluate and use A person’s ability to find, evaluate and use information effectively from a variety of formats.information effectively from a variety of formats.

Importance of Information LiteracyImportance of Information Literacy

As academics we believe in education and the As academics we believe in education and the research process.research process.

We want our students to succeed now and in We want our students to succeed now and in their future careers [life long learning].their future careers [life long learning].

Accreditation agencies ask for proof that Accreditation agencies ask for proof that students meet the standards.students meet the standards.

The StandardsThe StandardsStandard OneStandard One: : determines determines the nature & extent of the information needed. [4 the nature & extent of the information needed. [4

performance indicators, 26 outcomes.]performance indicators, 26 outcomes.]

Standard TwoStandard Two: : accessesaccesses needed information effectively & efficiently. [5 needed information effectively & efficiently. [5 performance indicators, 23 outcomes.]performance indicators, 23 outcomes.]

Standard ThreeStandard Three: : evaluates evaluates criticallycritically information and its sources, information and its sources, decidesdecides whether to modify initial query, seek additional sources or develop new whether to modify initial query, seek additional sources or develop new research process [7 performance indicators, 29 outcomes.]research process [7 performance indicators, 29 outcomes.]

Standard FourStandard Four: : understandsunderstands information & its technologies’ economic, information & its technologies’ economic, ethical, legal and social issues, ethical, legal and social issues, uses uses information effectively, individually or information effectively, individually or collectively, to accomplish a specific purpose. [6 performance indicators, collectively, to accomplish a specific purpose. [6 performance indicators, 18 outcomes.]18 outcomes.]

Standard FiveStandard Five: : understandsunderstands information literacy is an ongoing process & information literacy is an ongoing process & lifelong learning important component; lifelong learning important component; recognizes recognizes need to keep current need to keep current with new developments in field. with new developments in field. [2 performance indicators, 9 outcomes.][2 performance indicators, 9 outcomes.]

Standard OneStandard One

The student determinesThe student determines the nature & extent the nature & extent of the information needed.of the information needed.

Standard 1.1Standard 1.1Performance indicator : Performance indicator : Defines and articulates the need for information.Defines and articulates the need for information.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

1.a. Identifies/paraphrases research topic/information need resulting from 1.a. Identifies/paraphrases research topic/information need resulting from assigned lab exercise/project. assigned lab exercise/project. Instructor & course driven. Instructor & course driven.

1.b. Consults instructor for appropriateness of topic/project/lab exercise. 1.b. Consults instructor for appropriateness of topic/project/lab exercise. Instructor & course driven.Instructor & course driven.

1.c. Develops hypothesis/thesis statement & formulates questions. 1.c. Develops hypothesis/thesis statement & formulates questions. Instructor/library input.Instructor/library input.

1.d. Explores general information sources to increase familiarity with topic. 1.d. Explores general information sources to increase familiarity with topic. Instructor/ library input.Instructor/ library input.

1.e. Zeroes in on key concepts/terms. 1.e. Zeroes in on key concepts/terms. Instructor/library input.Instructor/library input.

1.f. Identifies key concepts & terms describing information need. 1.f. Identifies key concepts & terms describing information need. Instructor/library input.Instructor/library input.

Standard 1.2Standard 1.2Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Identifies a variety of information types, formats and sources. Identifies a variety of information types, formats and sources.

Outcomes:Outcomes:1.2.a. Recognizes purpose & audience of resources [popular/ scholarly, current/historical, 1.2.a. Recognizes purpose & audience of resources [popular/ scholarly, current/historical,

primary/secondary/tertiary] [[primary/secondary/tertiary] [[print & electronic formats].print & electronic formats].

1.2.b Considers experts/other researchers as information resources [1.2.b Considers experts/other researchers as information resources [networkingnetworking, , scholarly journals, databases with a subject focus].scholarly journals, databases with a subject focus].

1.2.c. Identifies value & differences of multi-formats for information [1.2.c. Identifies value & differences of multi-formats for information [media/ media/ print/electronic/patent/GIS/graph/map/3-D technology].print/electronic/patent/GIS/graph/map/3-D technology].

1.2.d. Realizes information may have to be constructed from primary source data or by 1.2.d. Realizes information may have to be constructed from primary source data or by experimentation.experimentation.

1.2.e. Recognizes variety of information/data be proprietary, limited access or free 1.2.e. Recognizes variety of information/data be proprietary, limited access or free online.online.

1.2.f. Recognizes information may require specific data management expertise & 1.2.f. Recognizes information may require specific data management expertise & understanding of producing organizations aids information identification.understanding of producing organizations aids information identification.

Instructor/library input.Instructor/library input.

Standard 1.3Standard 1.3Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Has a working knowledge of the field literature.Has a working knowledge of the field literature.

Outcomes:Outcomes:1.3.a. Knows how scientific/technical/related information is formally & 1.3.a. Knows how scientific/technical/related information is formally &

informally produced, organized & disseminated. informally produced, organized & disseminated.

1.3.b. Recognizes primary, secondary & tertiary sources vary in importance & 1.3.b. Recognizes primary, secondary & tertiary sources vary in importance & use with each discipline. use with each discipline.

1.3.c. Aware of field’s professional associations & literature. 1.3.c. Aware of field’s professional associations & literature.

1.3.d. Knows of field specific sources [manuals, handbooks, patents, 1.3.d. Knows of field specific sources [manuals, handbooks, patents, standards, material/equipment specs, current rules & regs, etc.] standards, material/equipment specs, current rules & regs, etc.]

1.3.e. Recognizes relevance of disciplinary & multidisciplinary information. 1.3.e. Recognizes relevance of disciplinary & multidisciplinary information.

1.3.f. Recognizes value of archival information, how use & importance vary 1.3.f. Recognizes value of archival information, how use & importance vary with each discipline & importance of information preservation. with each discipline & importance of information preservation.


Standard 1.4Standard 1.4Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Considers the costs & benefits of acquiring needed Considers the costs & benefits of acquiring needed

information.information.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

1.4.a. Determines information available locally & makes decisions about using 1.4.a. Determines information available locally & makes decisions about using ILL, uses other locations, consults colleagues, independent information ILL, uses other locations, consults colleagues, independent information brokers, experts & consultants. brokers, experts & consultants. Instructor/library input.Instructor/library input.

1.4.b. Recognizes possible tradeoff between information value & time & cost 1.4.b. Recognizes possible tradeoff between information value & time & cost to obtain information. to obtain information.

1.4.c. Formulates realistic plan & timeline for getting information. 1.4.c. Formulates realistic plan & timeline for getting information. Library Library input. Instructors ask for progress reports.input. Instructors ask for progress reports.

1.4.d. Recognizes importance of variety of information research areas to gain 1.4.d. Recognizes importance of variety of information research areas to gain competitive advantage, track new products, improve processes, monitor competitive advantage, track new products, improve processes, monitor competitors & marketing strategies—consult experts/consultants, research competitors & marketing strategies—consult experts/consultants, research licensing opportunities, patent & intellectual property research. licensing opportunities, patent & intellectual property research. Instructor/library input.Instructor/library input.

1.4.e. Recognizes information may be in foreign language & require 1.4.e. Recognizes information may be in foreign language & require translation.translation.

Standard TWOStandard TWO

The student accesses needed The student accesses needed information effectively and information effectively and efficiently.efficiently.

Standard 2.1 Standard 2.1 Performance indicator: Performance indicator: Selects most appropriate investigative Selects most appropriate investigative

methods/ information retrieval systems for accessing needed methods/ information retrieval systems for accessing needed information.information.

Outcomes:

2.1.a. Identifies how research should be carried out [lab work, simulation, fieldwork, literature search].

Instructor/group input.

2.1.c. Investigates scope, content & organization of information retrieval systems.Instructor/Library input.

2.1.d. Selects efficient & effective approaches for accessing needed information from research method or information retrieval systems.

Instructor/Library input.

Standard 2.2Standard 2.2Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Constructs & implements effectively-designed Constructs & implements effectively-designed

search strategies.search strategies.

Outcomes:Outcomes:2.2.a. Develops research plan appropriate to research method.2.2.a. Develops research plan appropriate to research method.

2.2.b. Identifies keywords, synonyms, controlled vocabulary specific to 2.2.b. Identifies keywords, synonyms, controlled vocabulary specific to discipline/information source.discipline/information source.

2.2.c. Uses other search term input methods, e.g. structure & image 2.2.c. Uses other search term input methods, e.g. structure & image searching, discipline or information retrieval system specific.searching, discipline or information retrieval system specific.

2..2.d. Constructs search strategy appropriate for information source [using 2..2.d. Constructs search strategy appropriate for information source [using and/or/not, truncation, proximity, book indices, etc.]and/or/not, truncation, proximity, book indices, etc.]

2.2.e. Implements search strategy in various systems with different 2.2.e. Implements search strategy in various systems with different interfaces/search engines/search protocol & recognizes similar cross-interfaces/search engines/search protocol & recognizes similar cross-system features, e.g. e-mail alerts, save search options, etc.system features, e.g. e-mail alerts, save search options, etc.

2.2.f. Follows citations & cited references to identify additional pertinent 2.2.f. Follows citations & cited references to identify additional pertinent resources.resources.


Standard 2.3Standard 2.3Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Retrieves information using variety of Retrieves information using variety of

methods.methods.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

2.3.a. Uses various relevant search systems to retrieve information in 2.3.a. Uses various relevant search systems to retrieve information in variety of formats.variety of formats.

2.3.b. Uses various classification schemes & other systems [call 2.3.b. Uses various classification schemes & other systems [call numbers/ indices] to find library resources or other sites for physical numbers/ indices] to find library resources or other sites for physical exploration [exploration [is it a book, article, etc.?].is it a book, article, etc.?].

2.3.c. Uses specialized online/in person services to retrieve information 2.3.c. Uses specialized online/in person services to retrieve information [ILL, document delivery, community resources, experts, etc.][ILL, document delivery, community resources, experts, etc.]

2.3.d. Uses surveys, letters, interviews, experiments, other inquiry 2.3.d. Uses surveys, letters, interviews, experiments, other inquiry methods to retrieve information or data.methods to retrieve information or data.


Standard 2.4Standard 2.4

Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Refines the search strategy if necessary.Refines the search strategy if necessary.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

2.4.a. Assesses quantity, quality & relevance of search results to see if 2.4.a. Assesses quantity, quality & relevance of search results to see if further research needs to be carried out.further research needs to be carried out.

2.4.b. Identifies gaps in retrieved information to see if research 2.4.b. Identifies gaps in retrieved information to see if research strategy should be revised.strategy should be revised.

2.4.c. Repeats search with revised strategy if necessary.2.4.c. Repeats search with revised strategy if necessary.

Instructor & library input.Instructor & library input.

Standard 2.5Standard 2.5Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Extracts, records, transfers and manages information Extracts, records, transfers and manages information

& its sources.& its sources.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

2.5.a. Selects most appropriate technology for collecting information, e.g. 2.5.a. Selects most appropriate technology for collecting information, e.g. copy/paste, photocopier, scanner, media equipment, exploratory copy/paste, photocopier, scanner, media equipment, exploratory instruments, note taking, information export [bibliographic management , instruments, note taking, information export [bibliographic management , text conversion & spreadsheet software].text conversion & spreadsheet software].

2.5.b. Creates information organization system, including lab experiments 2.5.b. Creates information organization system, including lab experiments results, fieldwork, etc.results, fieldwork, etc.

2.5.c. Differentiates between source type [journal/book/website, etc.] & 2.5.c. Differentiates between source type [journal/book/website, etc.] & understands citation requirements.understands citation requirements.

2.5.d. Records all citation information for future reference.2.5.d. Records all citation information for future reference.


Standard ThreeStandard Three

The student evaluates critically The student evaluates critically information and its sources, decides information and its sources, decides whether to modify initial query, seek whether to modify initial query, seek additional sources or develop new additional sources or develop new research process. research process.


Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Summarizes main ideas to be extracted Summarizes main ideas to be extracted from information.from information.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

3.1.a. Applies understanding of science paper structure, uses 3.1.a. Applies understanding of science paper structure, uses sections [abstract/conclusion] to summarize main ideas.sections [abstract/conclusion] to summarize main ideas.

3.1.b. Selects main ideas from text.3.1.b. Selects main ideas from text.

3.1.c. Quotes verbatim material appropriately.3.1.c. Quotes verbatim material appropriately.

Instructor/library input on plagiarism issues.Instructor/library input on plagiarism issues.

Standard 3.2Standard 3.2Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Articulates & applies initial criteria for evaluating both the Articulates & applies initial criteria for evaluating both the

information & its sources.information & its sources.

Outcomes:Outcomes:3.2.a. Distinguishes between primary, secondary & tertiary sources & recognizes how 3.2.a. Distinguishes between primary, secondary & tertiary sources & recognizes how

scientific information cycle relates to credibility.scientific information cycle relates to credibility.

3.2.b. Distinguishes among facts, points of view & opinion.3.2.b. Distinguishes among facts, points of view & opinion.

3.2.c. Examines & compares information from various sources to evaluate reliability, 3.2.c. Examines & compares information from various sources to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, point of view or bias.validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, point of view or bias.

3.2.d. Analyzes structure & logic of supporting arguments/methods.3.2.d. Analyzes structure & logic of supporting arguments/methods.

3.2.e. Understands & uses statistical data treatment as evaluative criteria.3.2.e. Understands & uses statistical data treatment as evaluative criteria.

3.2.f. Recognizes prejudice/deception/manipulation in information or its use.3.2.f. Recognizes prejudice/deception/manipulation in information or its use.

3.2.g. Recognizes cultural, physical, other contexts within which information created & 3.2.g. Recognizes cultural, physical, other contexts within which information created & understands context impact on information.understands context impact on information.

Instructor input.Instructor input.


Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Synthesizes main ideas to construct new concepts.Synthesizes main ideas to construct new concepts.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

3.1.a. Recognizes interrelationships between concepts & combines them into 3.1.a. Recognizes interrelationships between concepts & combines them into primary statements/summary findings with supporting evidence.primary statements/summary findings with supporting evidence.

3.1.b. Extends initial synthesis at higher abstraction level to construct new 3.1.b. Extends initial synthesis at higher abstraction level to construct new hypotheses that may require additional information.hypotheses that may require additional information.

3.1.c. Utilizes computer & other technologies [spreadsheets, databases, 3.1.c. Utilizes computer & other technologies [spreadsheets, databases, multimedia, a/v equipment] for studying interaction of ideas and other multimedia, a/v equipment] for studying interaction of ideas and other phenomena.phenomena.


Standard 3.4Standard 3.4Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Compares new knowledge with prior knowledge to determine Compares new knowledge with prior knowledge to determine

value added, contradictions or other unique characteristics of information.value added, contradictions or other unique characteristics of information.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

3.4.a. Determines whether information satisfies research/information need.3.4.a. Determines whether information satisfies research/information need.

3.4.b. Uses consciously selected criteria to determine whether information contradicts or 3.4.b. Uses consciously selected criteria to determine whether information contradicts or verifies information from other sources.verifies information from other sources.

3.4.c. Draws conclusions based on information.3.4.c. Draws conclusions based on information.

3.4.d. Tests theories with discipline-appropriate techniques [e.g., simulators, experiments].3.4.d. Tests theories with discipline-appropriate techniques [e.g., simulators, experiments].

3.4.e. Determines probable accuracy by questioning data source, limitations of research 3.4.e. Determines probable accuracy by questioning data source, limitations of research tools/strategies & reasonableness of conclusions.tools/strategies & reasonableness of conclusions.

3.4.f. Integrates new information with previous information/knowledge.3.4.f. Integrates new information with previous information/knowledge.

3.4.g. Determines whether information provides evidence relevant to information need/ 3.4.g. Determines whether information provides evidence relevant to information need/ research question.research question.

3.4.h. Includes unaltered information pertinent even when it contradicts individual’s value 3.4.h. Includes unaltered information pertinent even when it contradicts individual’s value system. system.


Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Validates information understanding & Validates information understanding & interpretation through discourse with others interpretation through discourse with others [individuals/groups/subject experts/practitioners].[individuals/groups/subject experts/practitioners].

Outcomes:Outcomes:

3.5.a. Participates in classroom & virtual/electronic discussions [e-3.5.a. Participates in classroom & virtual/electronic discussions [e-mail/bulletin boards/chat rooms] & uses discussions to validate mail/bulletin boards/chat rooms] & uses discussions to validate information understanding & interpretation.information understanding & interpretation.

3.5.b. Works effectively in small groups or teams.3.5.b. Works effectively in small groups or teams.

3.5.c. Seeks expert opinions through variety of mechanisms 3.5.c. Seeks expert opinions through variety of mechanisms [interviews/e-mail/discussion lists].[interviews/e-mail/discussion lists].


Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Determines whether to revise initial inquiry.Determines whether to revise initial inquiry.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

3.7.a. Determines if original information need has been satisfied or if 3.7.a. Determines if original information need has been satisfied or if more information is needed.more information is needed.


3.7.b. Reviews search strategy & incorporates additional concepts if 3.7.b. Reviews search strategy & incorporates additional concepts if needed.needed.


3.7.c. Reviews information retrieval sources and expands if needed.3.7.c. Reviews information retrieval sources and expands if needed.



Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Evaluates the procured Evaluates the procured information & the entire process.information & the entire process.

OutcomesOutcomes::

3.7.a. Reviews & assesses procured information & 3.7.a. Reviews & assesses procured information & determines improvements in information-seeking determines improvements in information-seeking process.process.

Instructor & Library input.Instructor & Library input.

3.7.b. Applies improvements to subsequent 3.7.b. Applies improvements to subsequent projects.projects.

Standard FourStandard Four

The student understands information The student understands information & its technologies’ economic, ethical, & its technologies’ economic, ethical, legal and social issues, uses legal and social issues, uses information effectively, individually information effectively, individually or collectively, to accomplish a or collectively, to accomplish a specific purpose.specific purpose.

Standard 4.1Standard 4.1Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Understands many of the ethical, legal and Understands many of the ethical, legal and

socio-economic issues surrounding information and information socio-economic issues surrounding information and information technology.technology.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

4.1.a. Identifies& discusses privacy & security issues in both print & 4.1.a. Identifies& discusses privacy & security issues in both print & electronic environments. electronic environments. Instructor & library input.Instructor & library input.

4.1.b. Identifies & discusses free vs. fee-based information access 4.1.b. Identifies & discusses free vs. fee-based information access [web vs. databases]. [web vs. databases]. Instructor & library input.Instructor & library input.

4.1.c. Identifies & discusses issues related to censorship & freedom of 4.1.c. Identifies & discusses issues related to censorship & freedom of speech.speech.


4.1.d. Demonstrates understanding of intellectual property, copyright 4.1.d. Demonstrates understanding of intellectual property, copyright & fair use of copyrighted material. & fair use of copyrighted material. Instructor & library input.Instructor & library input.

Standard 4.2Standard 4.2Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Follows laws, regulations, institutional policies & etiquette Follows laws, regulations, institutional policies & etiquette

related to access and use of information resources.related to access and use of information resources.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

4.2.a. Participates in electronic discussions using accepted practices [Netiquette].4.2.a. Participates in electronic discussions using accepted practices [Netiquette].

4.2.b. Uses approved passwords, etc. for information access.4.2.b. Uses approved passwords, etc. for information access.

4.2.c. Complies with institutional policies on information access & distribution.4.2.c. Complies with institutional policies on information access & distribution.

4.2.d. Preserves integrity of information resources, equipment, systems & facilities.4.2.d. Preserves integrity of information resources, equipment, systems & facilities.

4.2.e. Legally obtains, stores & disseminates text/data/images/sound.4.2.e. Legally obtains, stores & disseminates text/data/images/sound.

4.2.f. Demonstrates understanding of plagiarism & does not plagiarize, including work of 4.2.f. Demonstrates understanding of plagiarism & does not plagiarize, including work of other research teams’ members.other research teams’ members.

4.2.g. Demonstrates understanding of institutional policies related to human & animals 4.2.g. Demonstrates understanding of institutional policies related to human & animals subjects in research.subjects in research.

Instructor input. Library input for plagiarism issues.Instructor input. Library input for plagiarism issues.


Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Acknowledges the use of information sources in Acknowledges the use of information sources in communicating the product or performance.communicating the product or performance.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

4.3.a4.3.a. . Selects an appropriate citation style and uses it consistently.Selects an appropriate citation style and uses it consistently.

4.3.b. Posts permission granted notices, as needed, for copyright material.4.3.b. Posts permission granted notices, as needed, for copyright material.

4.3.c. Acknowledges all contributors, funding sources, grants, etc. Complies 4.3.c. Acknowledges all contributors, funding sources, grants, etc. Complies with reporting & other requirements related to grants.with reporting & other requirements related to grants.



Applies creativity in information use for a particular Applies creativity in information use for a particular product or performance.product or performance.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

4.4.a. Selects, analyzes, organizes, summarizes 4.4.a. Selects, analyzes, organizes, summarizes and/or synthesizes information from variety of and/or synthesizes information from variety of resources.resources.

4.4.b. Explores use of advanced information 4.4.b. Explores use of advanced information technologies [data mining & visualization] to move technologies [data mining & visualization] to move beyond retrieval & identify trends & patterns in beyond retrieval & identify trends & patterns in complex research data large sets.complex research data large sets.


Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Evaluates final Evaluates final product/performance & revises development process used product/performance & revises development process used as necessary.as necessary.

OutcomesOutcomes::

4.5.a. Maintains log/journal related to information seeking, 4.5.a. Maintains log/journal related to information seeking, evaluating and communicating process.evaluating and communicating process.

4.5.b. Reflects on past successes, failures & alternative 4.5.b. Reflects on past successes, failures & alternative strategies.strategies.

4.5.c. Applies improvements to subsequent projects.4.5.c. Applies improvements to subsequent projects.

Instructor input but share so library’s teaching strategies can Instructor input but share so library’s teaching strategies can be revised.be revised.

Standard 4.6Standard 4.6Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Communicates product or performance Communicates product or performance

effectively to others.effectively to others.

Outcomes:Outcomes:

4.6.a. Chooses communication format that best supports 4.6.a. Chooses communication format that best supports product/performance and audience. product/performance and audience. Instructor input.Instructor input.

4.6.b. Use range of information technology applications in creating 4.6.b. Use range of information technology applications in creating product/ performance. product/ performance. Instructor & library input.Instructor & library input.

4.6.c. Incorporates principles of design & communication. 4.6.c. Incorporates principles of design & communication. Instructor Instructor input.input.

4.6.d. Communicates clearly and in a style that supports purposes of 4.6.d. Communicates clearly and in a style that supports purposes of the intended audience. the intended audience. Instructor input.Instructor input.

Standard 5Standard 5

The student understands information The student understands information literacy is an ongoing process & literacy is an ongoing process & lifelong learning important lifelong learning important component; recognizes need to keep component; recognizes need to keep current with new developments in current with new developments in field.field.


Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Recognizes value of ongoing Recognizes value of ongoing assimilation & preservation of knowledge in field.assimilation & preservation of knowledge in field.

OutcomesOutcomes::

5.1.a. Recognizes professional obligation to keep up with 5.1.a. Recognizes professional obligation to keep up with literature in field.literature in field.

5.1.b. Recognizes information gathering learning is an 5.1.b. Recognizes information gathering learning is an ongoing process.ongoing process.

5.1.c. Able to apply information access skills across 5.1.c. Able to apply information access skills across disciplines.disciplines.

5.1.d. Understands importance of archiving information to 5.1.d. Understands importance of archiving information to survive changing technologies, access routes, etc.survive changing technologies, access routes, etc.

Slide 5.2Slide 5.2Performance Indicator: Performance Indicator: Uses variety of methods & emerging technologies to Uses variety of methods & emerging technologies to

keep current in field.keep current in field.

Outcomes:Outcomes:5.2.a. Establishes current awareness services & follows citations & cited 5.2.a. Establishes current awareness services & follows citations & cited

references for pertinent articles.references for pertinent articles.

5.2.b. Uses online table of contents scanning, reviews journals & other forms 5.2.b. Uses online table of contents scanning, reviews journals & other forms of rapid communication literature.of rapid communication literature.

5.2.c. Manages citations files [bibliographic management software].5.2.c. Manages citations files [bibliographic management software].

5.2.d. Uses bibliometric analysis tools to update knowledge of changing 5.2.d. Uses bibliometric analysis tools to update knowledge of changing technology/product life cycles [analyzing company’s literature and/or patent technology/product life cycles [analyzing company’s literature and/or patent portfolio].portfolio].

5.2.e. Recognizes emerging forms & methods of scholarly publishing in field 5.2.e. Recognizes emerging forms & methods of scholarly publishing in field [blogs, RSS feeds, open access journals & free online research data].[blogs, RSS feeds, open access journals & free online research data].


The Evidence of a More Thoughtful The Evidence of a More Thoughtful ApproachApproach

BibliographiesBibliographies

Databases usedDatabases used

Search statementsSearch statements

Research journalsResearch journals

Portfolios of draftsPortfolios of drafts

ProgressProgressStudents will move from :Students will move from :

broad, general reference sources to specialized, subject specific broad, general reference sources to specialized, subject specific tools.tools.

using textbooks/overviews to specialized subject material.using textbooks/overviews to specialized subject material.

simple Google searches to more sophisticated use of Google & other simple Google searches to more sophisticated use of Google & other search engines.search engines.

using “first three hits” to carefully evaluated sources.using “first three hits” to carefully evaluated sources.

broad, general topics to more specialized but researchable projects.broad, general topics to more specialized but researchable projects.

simply stated search queries to well-formulated search statements.simply stated search queries to well-formulated search statements.

“ “copy & paste” mentality to reading, analyzing, synthesizing & copy & paste” mentality to reading, analyzing, synthesizing & interpreting information.interpreting information.

Suggestions for Successful Suggestions for Successful AssignmentsAssignments

Give students the assignments’ learning objectives.Give students the assignments’ learning objectives. Clarify requirements & expectations in writing and Clarify requirements & expectations in writing and

verbally.verbally. Give specifics in writing– citation style, scholarly Give specifics in writing– citation style, scholarly

resources only, no googling, anything goes, etc.resources only, no googling, anything goes, etc. Check to see if library’s resources are adequate, if Check to see if library’s resources are adequate, if

not ensure students know about alternate sources not ensure students know about alternate sources and see if library can buy more.and see if library can buy more.

Don’t assume they know the basics.Don’t assume they know the basics. Allow variety in topics.Allow variety in topics. Foster critical thinking by developing assignments Foster critical thinking by developing assignments

integrating information from variety of sources.integrating information from variety of sources. Allow project to progress throughout course with Allow project to progress throughout course with

instructor feedback.instructor feedback. Get to know your reference/instruction librarians; Get to know your reference/instruction librarians;

share your syllabi.share your syllabi.

Assignment ChecklistAssignment ChecklistDoes assignment ask/encourage students to:Does assignment ask/encourage students to:

articulate a research question, issue or problem?articulate a research question, issue or problem? make multiple and different determinations about the types of sources make multiple and different determinations about the types of sources

necessary to complete the research?necessary to complete the research? conduct research through electronic and book-based data retrieval conduct research through electronic and book-based data retrieval

systems?systems? make selections from, integrate, and synthesize information retrieved in make selections from, integrate, and synthesize information retrieved in

their search?their search? analyze and evaluate the credibility of the information retrieved?analyze and evaluate the credibility of the information retrieved? utilize computer literacy skills to communicate their research discoveries?utilize computer literacy skills to communicate their research discoveries? demonstrate an understanding of fair use of copyrighted material and demonstrate an understanding of fair use of copyrighted material and

intellectual property?intellectual property? develop long-term, adaptable, cross-disciplinary research skills?develop long-term, adaptable, cross-disciplinary research skills?

[Sonntag &Curry, CSU San Marcos, 1998-1999] [Sonntag &Curry, CSU San Marcos, 1998-1999]

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