An Exploratory Study

Georgia Southern University Digital Commons@Georgia Southern Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy Sep 25th, 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Information Seeking Behaviors of Academically Under-Prepared Community College Students: An Exploratory Study Glen Phillips Georgia Military College Library Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gaintlit Part of the Curriculum and Instruction Commons, and the Information Literacy Commons Recommended Citation Phillips, Glen, "Information Seeking Behaviors of Academically Under-Prepared Community College Students: An Exploratory Study" (2009). Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy. 16. https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gaintlit/2009/2009/16 This presentation (open access) is brought to you for free and open access by the Conferences & Events at Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. 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Successfully Completing College: Developing Integrated Information Literacy Skills Planning Project 6th Annual Georgia Conference on Information Literacy September 25, 2009 Adrianna East Central University, Ada Oklahoma Lancaster Sharon Morrison Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant Oklahoma Project possible with a grant from AT&T The Problem • We know our students have limited information literacy skills – but we have no documented proof • Our students are not on campus – distance learning, commuters, students who work, etc. • We have limited resources to address information literacy – librarians, time, money, technology skills • We experience turnover that inhibits any sustainable effort The Solution Vision: To develop a framework for a sustainable, web-based information literacy program as a means to further facilitate student learning and strengthen the student’s ability to be successful in Oklahoma’s colleges and universities. 1. Goal: To assess the information literacy skills of undergraduate students at the participating institutions and identify the skills deficiencies 2. Goal: To develop a framework for addressing information literacy skill deficiencies including a. Design standards b. Instructional standards c. Policy guidelines for approval and revision d. Template The players • 7 Oklahoma academic libraries o Cameron University o East Central University o Langston University o Northeastern State University o Northwestern Oklahoma State University Lancaster and Morrison Planning Project to Improve IL GA Info Lit Conference 2009 o Oklahoma Panhandle State University o Southeastern Oklahoma State University • Directors and instruction librarians • Facilitator • Technical consultant Assess the information literacy skills / identify the deficiencies of undergraduates University # # Method of Location of Incentive plann administer administration administratio ed ed n Cameron 510 20 Paper/ not Voluntary 2 - $100 University proctored bookstore gift cards East Central 360 293 Online/proctor Classroom No incentive University ed Langston 330 190 Paper/proctore Classroom 10 - $50 University d bookstore gift cards Northeastern 630 100 Online and Voluntary 10 - $50 WalMart State University paper/not gift cards proctored Northwestern 270 151 Online/proctor Classroom 5 - $100 cash Oklahoma ed awards State University Oklahoma 135 45 Online/proctor Voluntary 5 - $100 Panhandle ed bookstore gift State University cards Southeastern 360 229 Online/proctor Classroom No incentive Oklahoma ed State University Total 2595 1028 Lessons Learned • Testing is more effective if done within the classroom/not voluntary • Incentives not a motivating factor • Extremely time consuming o IRB o Administering the exams o Gaining faculty buy-in o Setting up the administration of the test • The results are powerful for use: o with faculty to increase instruction o with administration to incorporate more into the curriculum o for grant writing to show need Lancaster and Morrison Planning Project to Improve IL GA Info Lit Conference 2009 o for assessment data o for the institutions to determine priorities for instruction About SAILS • Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills (www.projectsails.org) • Developed at Kent State University with a grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) • Based on the ACRL standards • $3 per successful administration • Data: How your school performed, compared to identified consortium, other institutions like yours, and other institutions that administered the test during your time frame To develop a framework for addressing information literacy skill deficiencies All detailed documentation: http://www.ecok.edu/library/olsi/ Design Standards Purpose • To take the decision making out of development • To create modules that are be consistent and professional • To allow developer to concentrate on content rather than technology Instructional Guidelines • Element 1: About this tutorial o Software, length, purpose o Creator, date, revision o Identification of ACRL standard • Element 2: Introduction o Topic Overview o Objectives/outcomes • Element 3: Main Event o Direct Instruction o Practice/Activity o Reflection o Review/Self-evaluation • Element 4: Closure o Review of Objectives o Opportunities for more practice o Assessment Policy Manual (for approval and OK LIS Review Committee revision) • Decision-making power to approve new and revisions • Meets twice per year • Consists of two instruction librarians and one director (three institutions) from participating institutions • Two year term of service Approval Form • Guidelines Lancaster and Morrison Planning Project to Improve IL GA Info Lit Conference 2009 • Timing for new and revisions • Response to submitter Template Technology • Captivate Look and feel • Fluid background with consistent colors (blue, gray, sepia) • Logo – consistent placement in black and white • Project logo only branding logo • Consistency for professional appearance Lancaster and Morrison Planning Project to Improve IL GA Info Lit Conference 2009 .

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