Printer Friendly VersionJMU Libraries presents
Information Literacy in the Disciplines
A Workshop for JMU Faculty
Spring Semester (Four Sessions), 2009
- Help students learn research skills in your discipline
- Create effective, efficient research assignments
- Teach students to critically evaluate information
- Receive a $500 stipend
This workshop pairs teaching faculty with liaison librarians to collaborate on integrating information literacy concepts into JMU coursework for majors or academic programs. Through a variety of exercises and presentations, workshop participants will modify an existing syllabus to incorporate an assignment that promotes information literacy skills.
Workshop Objectives:
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Develop a resource-based assignment that teaches students research skills in the discipline
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Plan information literacy instruction
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Devise a method to assess information literacy outcomes
Workshop Sessions
Participants must attend all four sessions.
Fridays from 9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.:
- February 27
- March 20
- April 3
- April 17
