Information Literacy Instruction- How to Get Resourceful When Finding the Resources.

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April Parker University of North Carolina at Greensboro Jackson Library Reference Intern


Standard 1 The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed.   

Students will be able to locate and retrieve resources within the physical and digital library. Students will be able to differentiate between a scholarly and popular source, and a primary and secondary source. Students will recognize that research material is available outside of Springfield College, and that research tools and library services are available to obtain material not owned by the college.

Standard 2 The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.   

Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of Boolean logic and term truncation. Students will be able to distinguish between online catalogs, databases, gateways to online databases, and Internet only search tools. Students will be able to describe the organizational structure of library databases, and the difference between a keyword search and a subject or author search.

Standard 3 The information literate student evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system. 

Students will be able to apply evaluative criteria (e.g., author’s expertise, currency, accuracy, type of publication, etc.) to information and its source. http://spfldcol.libguides.com/content.php?pid=4663&sid=28573* standards fround


Share our collective intelligence Think critically Maybe have fun…maybe Learn about how to access information, and ….

I am NOT the only expert…the great thing about information is that everyone has some…let’s share our collective intelligence and learn from each other.


Homosexuality Bisexuality Transgender Gay Lesbian Queer Questioning Gender Identity Sexual Orientation Ally Intersex


Butch Stud Dyke Two Spirit Gender Queer Questioning

Older materials especially will have the LC Subject Heading Homosexuality. I have rarely heard someone identify as a homosexual Instead of Transgender, the LC Subject Heading is Transgenderism



http://uncg.libguides.com/safezone

The WWW is not the entire WORLD but a good place to start


Author is reporter not researcher No bibliographies

Illustrations/Graphics used for marketing appeal

General Information cover all interest not just a particular discipline


Journals

References/Citations Author Format Editorial Policy-peer reviewed Audience/Language Indexed in Databases


Primary Source: diaries, speeches, statistics, film, data, letters, novels Secondary Source: articles, books, dissertations that analyze/review primary sources Tertiary Source: dictionaries, encyclopdia


Search by: Keyword Subject Author


University of North Carolina at Greensboro Women and Gender Studies Participatory Library and Resource Center


Accardi, M., & Drabinski, E., & Kumbier, A. (2009). Critical Library Instruction: Theories and Methods. Duluth: Library Juice Press. Burkhardt, Joanna M., Mary C. MacDonald, & Andree J. Rathemacher. (2003). Teaching Information Literacy:35 Practical Standard-based Exercises for College Students. Chicago: American Library Association. Douglas , C., & Ryan L., S. (2008). Practical pedagogy for library instructors. Chicago: Association of College and Research Librarians. Martin, H., & Murdock, J., (2007). Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Teens. New York. Neal-Schuman Publishers, INC. Stern, Keith. (2009). Queers in History.: the comprehensive encyclopedia Dallas: Bendella Books INC. Greenblatt, E.,(2011). Serving LGBTIQ Library and Archives Users .London: McFarland & Company, Inc.


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