Working with Faculty to Go Beyond the 50 Minute One Shot Libary Instrution
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The document discusses innovative approaches to library instruction by integrating live sessions with web-based resources, focusing on class-specific research guides, libraryquesting, and information literacy tutorials. It emphasizes collaboration between librarians and faculty to create tailored resources that support students' assignments throughout the research process. Methods and examples are provided to enhance students' understanding of citation formats and avoid plagiarism, aiming to foster a more engaging and effective learning experience.
Working with Faculty to Go Beyond the 50 Minute One Shot Libary Instrution
- 1. Working with Faculty to Go Beyond the 50 Minute One-Shot Library Instruction Robert Monge Instruction Western Oregon University E-mail monger@wou.edu Website: www.wou.edu/~monger
- 2. Library Instruction should be a blend of live Live sessions and web Instruction based instruction + delivered in the Web Based classroom and online Instruction Library Session Classroom Outside classroom
- 3. Class Research Guides Class research guides are a variation on the subject guide Librarians, working with the instructor, create guides that are designed for a specific class or assignment They can be created in Dreamweaver or with programs such as LibGuides or a la Carte
- 4. These guides can be posted on the library web site or in a course management system (like Blackboard or Moodle) They can be presented to the students at the point of need either pre/post library session They can also serve as an outline for an class session
- 5. Here is an example of a class research guide created for a Composition I class It covers the research needs for the class as a whole
- 6. Here is an example of a class research guide for a graduate education class It covers the resources needed for a specific assignment The guide would be updated throughout the term as the assignments change
- 7. LibraryQuesting LibraryQuesting is an adaptation of WebQuesting but incorporating library resources in addition to information that can be found on the web LibraryQuesting uses guided instruction and real world tasks to teach the student how to use various resources All work done is related to the assignment they are working on
- 8. LibraryQuesting All tasks guide the student through the various resources that can be used to complete the assignment Internet Library Assignment Web Tools Resources Resources
- 9. LibraryQuesting can be delivered at various points along the assignment/library session process LibraryQuesting Prior to Library Session During Library Session Post Library Session
- 10. LibraryQuesting begins by framing the purpose of the quest
- 11. …then defines the assignment in specific terms
- 12. …then guides the student through various resources
- 13. It is important to make sure each task is clear but also open ended
- 14. The resources in a LibraryQuest should be worked out between the librarian and the instructor
- 15. These LibraryQuests work best when they have a grade or points attached to completion of the assignment
- 16. If LibraryQuests are assigned outside of the library session, various ways of obtaining help should be provided
- 17. Information Literacy Tutorials Web based tutorials can be used both in the library session and as supplemental instruction to class assignments
- 18. Information Literacy Group of Greater Portland http://lemonsky.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/ilproficienciesposter.pdf
- 19. Writing Class Library Created Tutorials Make Sure…. To present your final paper in a folder or Putting Your Portfolio on the Web portfolio with supporting documents: samples of academic or professional writing you’ve examined in analysis; Web based tutorials can address samples of assignments or documents assignment requirements that you’ve referred to within your text; copies of any handouts or overviews require higher level information you’ve used in presenting your material literacy skills that can’t be taught to the class, etc. during a live library session To carefully and clearly cite all MLA Citation Format references to outside sources for your material.
- 20. Web based tutorials can address both simple and complex information literacy issues What is the MLA Citation Format? This brief tutorial looks at what is the MLA citation format and how to use it when writing a research paper. Closed Caption Version -- Overview of the MLS citation format -- Description/Explanations of In-Text Citations -- Description/Explanation of Works Cited page How to Format a Paper in MLA Here is an example of how to format a paper using MLA citation guidelines. This example also includes how to format your paper using Word 2003/2007. Closed Caption Version In-Text Citations Here are examples of In-Text Citation for Direct Quotes, Paraphrases, Summaries, and Indirect Quotes Works Cited Citations Here are Works Cited citation examples for the various types of sources you would use in your research.
- 21. Web based tutorials can be adapted to the needs of a particular class Here is an example for a Business class on avoiding plagiarism and correctly using APA format.
- 22. Web based tutorials are designed to be self paced
- 23. …with both information and examples
- 24. …and quizzes, interactive exercises and a variety of active learning elements
- 25. Here is an example of a web based tutorial that can be used in a live classroom session The class watches this video of two students discussing how to cheat on their upcoming English paper
- 26. …and then discusses as a class what the students did wrong, what influenced their decision to cheat, and to reflect on real world consequences
- 27. After the discussion, the instructor can click on the various answers to the questions
- 30. Web based tutorials can be placed on a library website Finding a Topic/Background Research Understanding types of resources Internet Research Citing Sources and Synthesizing Information The Research Process Avoiding Plagiarism Understanding Database Multimedia Research. Finding Sources from a Works Cited/Reference Page
- 31. …directly in the assignment if the assignment is posted on the web or in a course management system Finding Oregonian Articles Using Lexis-Nexis Finding Oregonian Articles Using Lexis-Nexis Find USA Today Articles UsingArticles Using Newspaper Source Find USA Today Newspaper Source Find Statesman Journal Article Online Article Online Find Statesman Journal
- 32. …or directly in the syllabus if posted on the web or in a course management system
- 33. Review Working with Faculty to Go Beyond the 50 Minute One-Shot Library Instruction LibraryQuesting Information Literacy Class Research Guides Tutorials • Pre-Library Instruction • Pre-Library Instruction • Individual Assignments • Live session • Live session • General Research Guide • Post-Library Instruction • Post-Library Instruction
- 34. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. Robert Monge Instruction Western Oregon University E-mail monger@wou.edu Website: www.wou.edu/~monger