Information Literacy Instruction Plan

Faculty librarians and archivists deliver information literacy instruction both in-person and online using multiple methods. Instruction and assessment are customized to a wide variety of interactions. We strive to use continuous and iterative assessment to improve teaching and learning. Examples include:

• Instruction sessions customized for the specific needs of a course.

Assessment Methods: Surveys, assignments (before, during, or after the session), informal observation, informal and formal feedback.

• Embedded instruction. These collaborations may include:
  • Evaluation and/or redesign of a course/program from an information literacy perspective.
  • Redesign of course assignment(s).
  • One or more instruction sessions.
  • Team teaching with a discipline faculty member.

Assessment Methods: Surveys, assignments, informal observation, informal and formal feedback, student performance on course projects/assignments. 

• Instruction of a credit-bearing course, Introduction to Academic Library Research (LS 101).

Assessment Methods: Assignments, student discussion, end-of-course surveys, informal observation, informal and formal feedback.

• On-demand research help at the Library and locations across campus, as well as via telephone, chat, text message, email, or Zoom.

Assessment Methods: Informal and formal feedback, informal observation, triennial library assessment survey, reference interaction record (LibAnswers), journey mapping exercises.  

• In-depth research help by appointment both in-person and via Zoom.

Assessment Methods: Informal feedback and observation, reference interaction record (LibAnswers), surveys.

• Online point-of-need assistance and tutorials such as research guides (LibGuides), videos, LibWizard Tutorials (formerly Guide on the Side), and FAQs.

Assessment Methods: Usage data, informal feedback, quizzes, journey mapping exercises, Distance Library Services Survey (DLSS).

• Virtual Tour of the Library.

Assessment Methods: Quizzes, surveys.

• Instruction at campus meetings, trainings, and events for students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members.

Assessment Methods: Surveys, informal feedback and observation.

• Instruction at Library events and programs.

Assessment Methods: Informal feedback and observation.

• “Train the trainer” instruction for Graduate Teaching Assistants, peer mentors, Library student workers, and others.

Assessment Methods: Surveys, informal observation, informal and formal feedback.

This guide is maintained by Page Brannon.