UAH Library: Reference & Information Services

Presented by

Ron Schwertfeger & Seth Porter

UAH Library

By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

Find the website for the UAH Library.

Contact the Library with any questions.

List resources & services provided by the Library.

Use the Library website to access those resources & services.

Access Information Literacy services and programs

Library Instruction: Information Literacy

UAH Library

Information Literacy is the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information.

This is the information age! Information literacy equips them with the critical skills necessary

to become independent lifelong learners. “Too often we assume that as students write research papers

and read textbooks they are gaining sufficient IL skills. This is not so. IL skills may be introduced but what is needed is a parallel curriculum in IL forming a strong foundation of a college education.” –(www.acrl.org)

Basically information literacy is setting up the skills to be a life-long, engaged learner!

What is Information Literacy?

For students to learn information literacy it must be embedded.

We focus on student centered learning and sticking to complete instructional design methods and active, collaborative learning theories.

Each session is designed around informed learning. They will leave with hands on practice and part of their research finished.

Active, informed learning of information literacy produces many positive outcomes for students and faculty.

How we handle Information Literacy

Information literacy and research workshops

Embed librarians in research projects, classes and distance education

Subject specific online tutorials

Train faculty in information literacy concepts and activities

Research support

Research Consultation (One on One Instruction)

Tweet out every workshop for asynchronous learners

Information Literacy Services

UAH Library

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