Research and Course Guides: Librarian as Teacher: Student Learning Outcomes

Possible Student Learning Outcomes for Library Instruction

identify when to contact a librarian for help
identify library facilities and resources
match information needs and strategies to appropriate search tools
understand the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of information
understand the responsibility that comes with entering the conversation through participatory channels (Scholarly Conversation)
articulate the purpose and distinguishing characteristics of copyright, fair use, open access, and the public domain
recognize the value of giving credit to the original ideas of others through proper attribution and citation (plagiarism)
use citations appropriately
access information via appropriate sources
examine indicators of authority in order to determine the credibility of sources
assess the fit between an information product’s creation process and a particular information need;
determine the scope of a research question
design and refine needs and search strategies as necessary, based on search results;
construct a search using keywords and parameters
create a bibliography and manage resources using RefWorks