The document discusses how libraries can help students improve their information literacy skills. It notes that 87% of students are information illiterate and 89% use search engines rather than library resources for research. Students tend not to interact with librarians and miss opportunities for deep learning. The author argues that developing strong information skills is important for students' success and a democratic society. The library aims to help through workshops, tutorials, and collaborating with faculty on integrating information literacy into assignments.

1. Student Information Skills How Can the Library Help? Dana Longley, Manager of Library Services

2. The Need 87% of students are “information illiterate” 1 89% use search engines to start research (2% use library web site) 2 Foster, A. (2006). Students Fall Short on 'Information Literacy,' Educational Testing Service's Study Finds. Chronicle of Higher Education , 53 (10), A36. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database: http://bit.ly/cnxwEx College Students’ Perceptions of the Libraries and Information Resources: A Report to the OCLC Membership. Dublin, OH: OCLC, 2006: http://www.oclc.org/reports/perceptionscollege.htm

3. Student Research Behavior Primary student sources: textbooks and Google 1 Tend not to use “library services that require interacting with librarians.” 2 “ miss opportunities that college education provides for exploration, discovery, and deep learning .” 2 A. Head and M. Eisenberg, "Lessons Learned: How College Students Seek Information in the Digital Age," Project Information Literacy Progress Report, Information School, Univ. of Washington, Dec 1, 2009. Sharon A. Weiner, “Information Literacy: A Neglected Core Competency,” EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 33(1), 2010.

4. A Greater Cause? “ the key to a democratic society is the ability of the population to access and handle information effectively and efficiently.” - William Badke From: Badke, W. (2010). Foundations of Information Literacy: Learning From Paul Zurkowski. Online, 34(1), 48-50. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database.

5. What information skills should a successful student (and citizen) possess? Are students given enough opportunities (and motivation) to acquire these skills? Thoughts?

6. Information Interaction In any form Independent of platform / tool Requires: Context & content evaluation Information ethics Critical thinking & problem solving

7. WHEN: recognize need WHAT: analyze need WHERE: locate WHY: evaluate / filter HOW: use effectively & ethically 5 Basic Information Skills

8. @ Empire State College GEAR: Basic Communication “ Approaches” = Sources may be presented without careful analysis , and it may be inadequately documented Data source: Empire State College Fact Book, Eighth Edition 2008-09, p. 96

9. Core Competencies Data source: Empire State College Fact Book, Eighth Edition 2008-09, p. 96 GEAR: Information Management:

10. GEAR: Historical Studies Data source: Empire State College Fact Book, Sixth Edition 2006-07, p. 116

11. Obstacles 18,000+ students : 3 FT librarians +270% reference volume last 5 years Teaching information skills = time & effort

12. Faculty Role? "Professional literature indicates that, when faculty members place value and emphasis on the library, so will their students...from the teaching methods faculty use, to their choice of class activities and assignments, as well as their own personal use of the library” Cahoy, Ellysa Stern, and Lesley Mutinta Moyo. "Faculty Perspectives on E-Learners' Library Research Needs." Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning 2.4 (2007): 1-17.

13. Library Services Workshops Reference Philosophy Tutorials Subject Guides Course Development Consults Online Office Hours (coming) Embeddable Library “Nuggets” (coming)

14. Collaborate? Scalable, reusable Assignment-integrated Real world-based Assignment design Embedded librarians Other ideas?

15. Contact Me to Talk More Dana Longley Manager of Library Services [email_address] Ext. 2479 Resources: tinyurl.com/allcollege2010