Survey of information literacy instructional practices in academic libraries

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 964-971 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noa Aharony ◽  
Heidi Julien ◽  
Noa Nadel-Kritz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Instructional Practices ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Multiple Challenges

This paper reports a study of information literacy instructional practices in Israeli academic libraries, conducted to understand the methods and approaches used by academic librarians in their instructional work, and to explore whether their practices have been influenced by the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. The study used an online survey to gather data, an instrument based on one used successfully in similar surveys in Canada and the United States. The survey was completed by Israeli academic librarians with instructional responsibilities. Findings show that respondents believe that information literacy instruction is a shared responsibility, and that one-on-one instruction is the most-used approach. Results reveal multiple challenges faced by respondents, as well as opportunities for improvement in their instruction.

Introduction

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tisha A. Duncan ◽  
Allison A. Buskirk-Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Instructional Practices ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
The United States ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Knowledge And Skills

It is the hope that as one begins to learn more about emerging adults, ages 18 to 29, there will be a shift in seeing them through a more positive lens to discover how their creativity, curiosity, and need for ensuring equality and fairness for all can be beneficial. This book aims to provide those who work in higher education in the United States with the knowledge and skills needed to help students succeed through integrating a developmental lens and practical application of the research. Voices and perspectives from various disciplines share research, instructional practices, and resources to work holistically with emerging adults academically, socially, and emotionally.

scholarly journals Mapping Academic Library Contributions to Campus Internationalization

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 587-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven W. Witt ◽  
Laurie Kutner ◽  
Liz Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
The United States ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Global Learning ◽  
American Council On Education ◽  
Campus Internationalization

This study surveyed academic libraries across the United States to establish baseline data on their contributions to campus internationalization. Supplementing data from the American Council on Education (ACE) on internationalization of higher education, this research measured the level of international activities taking place in academic libraries and their role in campus internationalization efforts. The results of this study indicated that responding libraries contribute broadly to campus internationalizing efforts yet trail campuses in strategic planning and organizational support. Based on analysis of the results in comparison with ACE data, the authors provide suggestions for further library initiatives and research that focuses on international and global learning activities.

scholarly journals Seedbed of Professionalism in Southeastern College Libraries, 1890-1920

2014 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick M. Valentine
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
The United States ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Full Time ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
College And University ◽  
Consistent Basis ◽  
The 19Th Century

ABSTRACT:  The creation of academic libraries was a fundamental element in the rapid growth of higher education and mature literary culture in the United States at the end of the 19th century. This was the period when college and university libraries began their transformation from minor book depositories into centers of information. Southern colleges too were part of this transition and began developing their libraries and using full-time librarians during the Gilded and Progressive Eras.  Southern libraries, however, have seldom been studied on a consistent basis. This talk will explore the growth of academic libraries and the spread of academic librarians in the Southeast during this period.  These libraries, while remaining limited in size and numbers compared to those in other parts of the country, were quite aware of changes and attempted to keep up with professional growth.

A Short History of Instruction in the Use of Libraries

2013 ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Rosanne M Cordell
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Short History ◽  
Academic Context ◽  
The Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
Area Of Study

Instruction in the use of academic libraries has a long history but was not well established as a permanent and formal part of academic libraries in the United States until well into the 20th century. It has taken many forms, but none are likely to be maintained as formal programs unless measures are taken to move them beyond the status of the efforts of single individuals. The development of information literacy as an area of study coincided with the institutionalization of instruction programs and has given academic context and form to the curricula for instruction in the use of academic libraries.

scholarly journals Academic Uses of Google Earth and Google Maps in a Library Setting

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Dodworth ◽  
Andrew Nicholson
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
The United States ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Google Maps ◽  
Survey Results

Over the last several years, Google Earth and Google Maps have become increasingly utilized in academic libraries for promoting and delivering a variety of library services. These have included instructional collaborations with faculty to promoting student engagement across programs and campuses. Seeking to find out exactly how academic libraries were using Google Maps and Google Earth (if at all), the authors launched a online survey in December 2010 to see just what kind of impact the Google mapping products were having in the academic library setting. Receiving over 80 responses from academic librarians and staff from across Canada and the United States, the results showed that over 90% of the respondents use Google Earth and Google Maps for some area of their professional duties in a academic library. These included answering research questions, developing instructional materials for courses, and building tools to promotion and marketing. This presentation will discuss the survey results and summarize the way academic libraries are utilizing Google Earth and Google Maps for instruction, research, and student engagement.Depuis les dernières années, Google Earth et Google Maps sont de plus en plus utilisés en bibliothèque universitaire pour promouvoir et offrir une variété de services en bibliothèque, y compris l’enseignement collaboratif avec les professeurs afin d’accroître l’engagement étudiant, de tous les programmes et campus. Afin de déterminer exactement la mesure dans laquelle les bibliothèques universitaires utilisent Google Maps et Google Earth (le cas échéant), les auteurs ont lancé un sondage en ligne en décembre 2010 pour évaluer l’impact des produits de cartographie de Google dans les bibliothèques universitaires. Plus de 80 sondages ont rempli par des bibliothécaires et du personnel en bibliothèque d’universités au Canada et aux États-Unis. Les résultats démontrent que plus de 90 % des répondants utilisent Google Earth et Google Maps pour certaines de leurs activités professionnelles, y compris répondre à des questions de recherche, développer du matériel pédagogique et élaborer des outils de promotion et de marketing. Cette communication abordera les résultats de la recherche et résumera les modes d’utilisation de Google Earth et de Google Maps dans l’enseignement, la recherche et l’engagement étudiant.

scholarly journals Is There an Information Literacy Skills Gap to Be Bridged? An Examination of Faculty Perceptions and Activities Relating to Information Literacy in the United States and England

2010 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqui Weetman DaCosta
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Faculty Perceptions ◽  
The United States ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Skills Gap ◽  
Practical Reality ◽  
Information Literacy Skills ◽  
Information Skills

Surveys of faculty were conducted at two higher education institutions in England and the United States to ascertain their perceptions of information literacy. Faculty were also asked about the extent to which they incorporated information literacy skills into their courses. Similarities were found across the two institutions both in the importance that faculty attached to information skills and what they actually did to incorporate the skills within curricula. The results reflect an information literacy skills gap between what faculty (and librarians) want for their students and the practical reality. Librarians and faculty should work collaboratively together to bridge this gap.

scholarly journals We’re listening: Try a textbook listening tour to advance an OER initiative

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (6) ◽  
pp. 317
Author(s):  
Steven J. Bell ◽  
Annie Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Open Education ◽  
Education Resources ◽  
Multiple Challenges ◽  
Open Education Resources

It’s little surprise that academic librarians at institutions of every size and type are launching initiatives to encourage instructors to adopt Open Education Resources (OER). Whether these programs offer incentives to faculty or simply promote the benefits of OER and other textbook affordability options, they are a win for students who save money and gain a better learning experience. The textbook affordability movement in higher education also places academic librarians in a new leadership role as they manage campus-wide efforts to promote the benefits of OER. ACRL’s “2018 Top Trends in Academic Libraries” report identifies multiple challenges to faculty adoption, such as the lack of OER resources or perceived quality, but that these are also “opportunities for librarians to cultivate partnerships with faculty in the discovery, advocacy and preservation of OER.”

scholarly journals The Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (in prison): Using the frames to teach incarcerated students

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Clare Kuntz Balcer
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
College Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Prison Education ◽  
Academic Standards ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Writing Tutor ◽  
Goucher College

As a sophomore at Goucher College—with a growing awareness of the connections between race, class, education, and incarceration in the United States—I decided to volunteer as a writing tutor with the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP). GPEP “provides men and women incarcerated in Maryland with the opportunity to pursue an excellent college education” in classes where “students are held to the rigorous academic standards for which Goucher is known.”

scholarly journals Maternity and Paternity Policies Available to Academic Librarians

2013 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Sara Connell
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Parental Leave ◽  
The United States ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Tenure Track ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Better Than

This study examines how frequently parental leave and other related childcare policies are available to academic librarians across the United States. It also looks at the relationships between policies offered and types of academic libraries that offer those policies. The author surveyed administrators at academic libraries serving baccalaureate, master’s, and research institutions and discovered that benefits available to academic librarians are not as generous as those available to faculty, and that tenured and tenure-track librarians fare better than counterparts who are not eligible for tenure.

scholarly journals Significant Value Found in Mentoring Programs for Novice Tenure-Track Academic Librarians

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saori Wendy Herman
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Tenure Track

A Review of: Goodsett, M., & Walsh, A. (2015). Building a strong foundation: Mentoring programs for novice tenure-track librarians in academic libraries. College & Research Libraries, 76(7), 914-933. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.76.7.914 Objective – To examine the effectiveness of mentoring programs for novice tenure-track academic librarians, and to identify critical elements that define a successful mentoring program in various academic library settings. Design – Survey questionnaire with a voluntary phone interview. Setting – Academic libraries in the United States of America. Subjects – 283 librarians participated in a survey questionnaire. Researchers conducted additional interviews with 6 out of the 12 librarians who had volunteered on the survey questionnaire and who met the inclusion criteria. Methods – Researchers recruited participants through two professional e-mail lists: the Information Literacy Instruction Discussion List (ILI-L) listserv and the American Library Association’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) listserv. Interested participants completed a secured online survey that was hosted using SurveyMonkey. The researchers then coded and analyzed the collected survey data using the same software. At the end of the online survey, participants were given the opportunity to volunteer for an additional interview. Potential interviewees were selected if mentoring programs were available for tenure- track librarians at their institutions. Once selected, researchers contacted potential interviewees and conducted interviews. The interviews were transcribed, the data anonymized, and original recordings deleted. Researchers coded the anonymized interview data to identify common themes. Main Results – Researchers identified six themes from the survey data and interview transcripts: traits of an effective mentor; configuration of mentoring programs; elements of effective mentoring programs; mentoring partnerships within or beyond the library; role and training of mentors and mentees; and the mentor/mentee relationship. Overall, the survey and interview data suggest that mentoring programs provide valuable assistance with professional tenure-related activities, and facilitate less-tangible effects such as an increased understanding of an institution’s culture and an improvement of communication and time-management skills. The data also provides insight into effective program elements and areas for improvement. Conclusion – This study suggests that there is significant value in implementing a mentoring program. The results from this study can be used by academic libraries that are considering implementation of a mentoring program or improving an existing one.

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