Information Literacy Team (ILT)
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Email: infolit-team@umd.edu
Vision
The vision of the University of Maryland Libraries' information literacy program is to advance the information literacy of library users. Within that vision, the Information Literacy Team focuses on the University's students, faculty and staff; and partners with library and campus members to facilitate this vision.
Mission
The University of Maryland Libraries' information literacy program aims to provide members of the University with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively identify, find, evaluate and ethically use information to support academic excellence and lifelong learning.
GROUPS THAT CARRY OUT THE MISSION
The Libraries' subject teams, special collections, and User Education Services coordinate and conduct the day to day activities that constitute this program. These groups partner with University members to provide user-focused instruction, while also continuing to develop their own competence with information and teaching technology.
The work of the Information Literacy Team is broader in scope. Created in 2001, the Information Literacy Team serves to provide direction for the program; stays abreast of developments and trends in information literacy and teaching technology; reviews problems and issues to develop solutions and recommends policies; supports staff development that builds skills in instruction to improve the quality of teaching and learning; and, works to integrate the assessment of student learning into instruction activities.
Work Plan 2007-2008
During fiscal year 2008 the Information Literacy Team will support its mission by:
Assessment & Clickers
Continue to develop a culture of assessment in the Libraries. Sponsor a training session on why and how to use clicker technology (August 2007). Create and distribute a user manual for instructors (August 2007). Redesign the web page that provides information on and access to assessment tools, data, etc. (fall 2007)Open Forum
Hold an open forum for instruction librarians to share techniques and best practices (fall 2007)ACRL Characteristics for Successful IL Programs
Use the 10 categoies that comprise ACRL's Characteristics of Programs of Information Literacy that Illustrate Best Practices as a guide to assess UM Libraries' IL program. (fall 2007/sprng 2008)Primary Resources Workshop
Students are often called upon to use "primary sources" when working on research projects. Yet there is often confusion about what is considered a primary source or a secondary source, and how to go about finding them. Join special collections staff as they discuss methods of searching for and utilizing primary sources, as well as ways to explain the fine lines between primary and secondary sources. Consider incorporating these resources & search methods in your subject specific guides and/or demonstrate their use in your research instruction session.Date &Time: Wed. Sept 26, 2007; 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: McKeldin Library, Room 6103.
Instructors: Joanne Archer, Ann Hanlon, Jennie LevineNonprint Media Services (NMS)
Collaborate with Nonprint Media Services to help integrate media (where appropriate) into the Libraries instruction efforts. Collaborate with NMS to sponsor one or more peer training sessions on their work.
Work Plan 2006-2007
During fiscal year 2007 the Information Literacy Team will support its mission by:
Done: Developing an internal (team members) and external (library staff) communication plan, which will include a blog.
Done: Offering a workshop on Learning Outcomes and Assessment: Kathy McAdams & Diane Harvey; October 25, 2006.
Done: Holding a forum for instruction librarians to share techniques and best practices; Fall 2006: Mon. December 4, 2006
Done: Primary Sources Workshop
Presenters:Ann Hanlon (Archives and Manuscripts), Joanne Archer (NTL), and Jennie Levine (Archives and Manuscripts).
When and Where: Tue. February 27, 2007, 10:00am-11:00am, MCK 6103
Students are often called upon to use "primary sources" when working on research projects. Yet there is often confusion about what is considered a primary source or a secondary source, and how to go about finding them. Join special collections staff as they discuss methods of searching for and utilizing primary sources, as well as ways to explain the fine lines between primary and secondary sources. Consider incorporating these resources & search methods in your subject specific guides and/or demonstrate their use in your research instruction session.
Canceled: Offering a workshop on Web 2.0, as these technologies relate to library instruction.
