Library Resources for Faculty: Information Literacy Instruction

Some topics include:

• General introduction to the Library
• Advanced research methods
• Searching the Library’s databases for articles
• How to find books in the Library’s online catalog
• Evaluation of sources
• Citing sources

Information literacy is the set of skills students need to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information. Information literacy is a vital skill for our students in an age of information overload. These skills are necessary not just during college but also after graduation in information seeking activities related to a variety of careers. 

The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has a great introduction to information literacy. The link can be found below:

ACRL Introduction to Information Literacy

For more information see our Faculty Guide to Information Literacy. 

To ensure that your library instruction session is successful, we offer these suggestions:

• Contact the library at least two weeks prior to your desired date for library instruction.
• Schedule the session close to the time when students will actually need to be using the library.
• Give a copy of the assignment and/or syllabus to the librarian who will be meeting with your class.
• Accompany your class to the library session and add your comments and questions.

To schedule a library session please fill out and submit the Information Literacy Instruction Form .  All requests will be confirmed. Any questions or concerns about instruction sessions should be directed to Victoria Swanson: 

• viswanson@caldwell.edu