Robert Monge
Instruction and Outreach Librarian
Western Oregon University
E-mail monger@wou.edu
Blog: www.robertmonge.blogspot.com
Website: www.wou.edu/~monger
Working with Faculty to Go
Beyond the 50 Minute One-Shot
Library Instruction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LibraryQuesting can be delivered at various points along
the assignment/library session process
LibraryQuesting
Prior to Library Session During Library Session Post Library Session

LibraryQuesting begins by
framing the purpose of the quest

…then defines the assignment in
specific terms

…then guides the student through
various resources

It is important to make sure each
task is clear but also open ended

The resources in a
LibraryQuest
should be worked out between
the librarian and the instructor

These LibraryQuests work best
when they have a grade or
points attached to completion of
the assignment

If LibraryQuests are assigned
outside of the library session,
various ways of obtaining help
should be provided

Information Literacy Tutorials
Web based tutorials can be used both in the library
session and as supplemental instruction to class
assignments

Information Literacy Group of Greater Portland
http://lemonsky.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/ilproficienciesposter.pdf

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.

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.

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.

Web based tutorials are
designed to be self paced

…with both information and
examples

…and quizzes, interactive
exercises and a variety of active
learning elements

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

…and then discusses as a class
what the students did wrong,
what influenced their decision to
cheat, and to reflect on real
world consequences

After the discussion, the
instructor can click on the
various answers to the questions

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

…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 USA Today Articles Using Newspaper Source
Find Articles Using Newspaper Source
Find Statesman Journal Article Online Article Online
Find Statesman Journal

…or directly in the syllabus if posted on the web or in
a course management system

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

Most of the examples in this presentation are available
on my website
Robert Monge
Instruction and Outreach Librarian
Western Oregon University
E-mail monger@wou.edu
Blog: www.robertmonge.blogspot.com
Website: www.wou.edu/~monger