how two canadian universities are meeting the demands
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Two Canadian Universities: meeting the demands of the technological world by creating Information Literate students
Anna Stoute, McGill Universityand
Rolla Haddad, Bishops University 2006
Welcome to Bishops University
Undergraduate level of education Founded in 1843
Emphasis on teaching and learning Smaller classes
John Bassett Memorial Library Central library Main social point of campus
Welcome to McGill University
Large research-intensive university Founded in 1821
13 branch libraries Unique subject specific collection
Macdonald Campus Library Special library Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
John Bassett Memorial Library: creation of IL one credit course
Surveyed Canadian University Libraries 10 offered credited IL courses
Approached the University Senate Course integrated into departmental curricula Faculty of Management makes IL mandatory for all
first year commerce students
John Bassett Memorial Library: creation of IL one credit course
BMG 112 (Business Management) Research-based course IL course will be offered in conjunction IL course syllabus based on ACRL Information Literacy
Competency Standards and the research assignment Weekly one hour labs in the library
Macdonald Campus Library: implements IL program
Build From the Ground Up New librarians Students lacking proper research skills Faculty Unaware
Library Scavenger Hunt Library orientation New freshman and undergraduate students Students must use online and print resources to
answer questions Builds familiarity with the resources of the library
Macdonald Campus Library: implements IL program
AEBI 120 (General Biology) Required course for freshman entry program One week of library instruction including lab time Students must complete library assignment Questions help to familiarize students with the
research process Count towards their lab percentage of final grade
Common Information Literacy Objectives
Defining a research topic Identify key concepts with related terms
Improving research capabilities Search techniques Broaden scope of resources Retrieving information
Common Information Literacy Objectives
Assessing Information Relevancy Quality
Avoiding plagiarism Citing references correctly Importance of proper citation in research
So in a nutshell…
Information literacy is the most valuable skill students can learn. It
is a skill which they can apply throughout their academic career
and beyond!
Any questions?
University Websites:McGill University- www.mcgill.caBishops University- www.ubishops.ca
Contact information:Anna Stoute- [email protected] Haddad- [email protected]
Thank you!