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Information Literacy Instruction
Instructional Services Librarian
Our new instruction reservation system enables you to see times that are available for instruction. Please use the link below to access the instruction request booking page. Contact Megan Dempsey if you have any problems using the request system!
English Composition ILI
ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 can choose in-person ILI or can choose to assign students to complete the appropriate course guide/video series and assessment. Use the links below to inform us how you would like your ILI to be delivered.
Other courses
Any course can receive information literacy instruction to set students up for success on a research or information-based assignment. Please review our Policy if this is your first time requesting instruction. When making your request, indicate your department's liaison librarian so we can schedule appropriately. Select "Request In-person Information Literacy Instruction" below.
- Request In-person Information Literacy InstructionUse this link to request in-person instruction in the library classroom with a librarian.
- English Composition ILI using Course Guides, Videos, or other methodsUse this form to tell us that your English Composition students will be receiving information literacy instruction by some means other than in-person instruction in the library.
Assigning Course Guides or Info Lit Video Series
The ENGL 111 and 112 Course Guides or Video Series can be assigned to students prior to an in-person information literacy instruction session, in lieu of in-person instruction when necessary, or after an in-person session as a refresher.
- English Composition I Course GuideOnline course guide for the introduction to information literacy session presented to English Composition I courses.
- English Composition I Video SeriesSeries of short video tutorials addressing the learning outcomes for the introduction to information literacy session which is incorporated in English Composition I.
- English Composition II Course GuideOnline course guide for the advanced information literacy session taught for English Composition II courses.
- English Composition II Video SeriesSeries of short video tutorials addressing the learning outcomes for advanced information literacy instruction which is incorporated into English Composition II.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I schedule the class?
- at least two weeks in advance
- English Composition classes cannot be scheduled in the first two week of the semester
How should my students prepare for instruction?
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Students should have chosen their research topics.
Do I need to come to the class too?
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Yes. It is the policy of the library that course instructors be present during information literacy instruction.
What is your policy for Information Literacy Instruction?
Who do I contact with questions?
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contact Megan Dempsey, Instructional Services Librarian