Information Literacy Program at Decker Library

This course will be taught in a synchronous format with asynchronous options for students outside of the United States.

The librarians can use the chat function for multi-modal learning.

• Zoom help: In-meeting chat: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/203650445-In-meeting-chat 

Optional: The librarians can use breakout rooms for individual help/instruction.

• Enabling break out rooms: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206476093-Enabling-breakout-rooms
• Managing break out rooms: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206476313
• Pre-assigning participants to break out rooms: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360032752671

Content that can be shared asynchronously with students or used during the instruction session:

• How to Read a Catalog Record (video)
• How to Access Online Materials Using Our Library Catalog (video)
• The Information Cycle (slide)

1. How to read a catalog record: Show video, talk through it, ask questions.

2. Introduction to the Information Cycle: Slide that shows the information cycle, not everything is in a book, and why more contemporary topics/artists/etc are not in a book or academic article.

3. Finding ebooks and articles: Pay particular attention to other sources such as Google Scholar.

4. Google v. Library Databases: Describe the difference between them, user experience, etc.

5. Concept mapping as a method to your thesis/argument

• Illustrate and discuss this cycle: Concept mapping ➜ Keyword searching ➜ Research question ➜ Thesis or argument

Students email the librarian and faculty member: 

• Concept map
• One source
• Research questions

Librarians can offer short (1-2 sentences with encouragement and/or suggestions) feedback on the concept map and research questions via email.